It is about a 20 minute bus ride (1 bus) from the Firenze SMN station but really only 10 minutes away from the main city center so location wise it isn't too far out there so the savings on accommodations we had was a pretty good deal (at least for what we paid). The hotel is less than a 5 minute walk from the bus stop so pretty easy to find and the overall impression of the hotel is neat, quiet and old. All the rooms have their own bathroom and our room on the second floor (no elevator for those asking) had a nice little balcony with a pleasant view. The room was clean, old looking and the bed we had was a little soft but we slept fine. The street was very quiet so no noise issues at night and there is a nice little patio in the back (I think it had 3 tables). The check in and check out were quick and easy and both front desk people speak English. For those planning a little day trip to Fisole, your about a 20 minute bus ride away. For a 2 star hotel, I would say this is a fair rating.

Cons:
not very modern but then again, I don't think they are trying to be so it is in line with the experience. bathroom could have been a little more cleaner...a lot of water rust/corrosion on the shower head and a new shower curtain would have been nice. if your planning on staying out late in Florence, you need to be aware of the bus times (I think they stop running at midnight) unless you don't mind taking a cab for the extra money (but if you don't mind paying the extra cab money, your then better off just paying the extra money on a closer hotel). We didn't really walk around the hotel area, but I don't really think there is much to do late evening.

Apart from this great Indian Staff who checked us in and helped us with directions the overall rating of this hotel is very average.

The room was terribly cold, strange shower towels and the room was not that great. The location is not good at all, quite a bit away from the center.

Sabina

Outstanding!!

This is a small hotel...more like a house...in a very quiet area of Florence. It totally reminded me of my 1900's grandmother's home. Tile floors, tall ceilings, old style keys.

They had by far the best coffee of our whole trip!!! They had by far the friendliest staff of our whole trip!!!

It is not in the center of all the activity (a plus). However, just around the corner you can take the bus right up to the Duomo and be in the center of it all in 15 minutes. If you prefer, it is a 30 minute walk into town.

This is not a luxury hotel. Set your expectations more towards being a guest in a turn of the century home and you will not be dissapointed.

I was a bit conerned initially because it was out from Florence city centre, but was a blessing in disguse, being a peaceful and very nice area in Florence. As I've seen from the other reviews both before and after we stayed here, the service was very personal and friendly. Sabina was most helpful and easy going. Our room was comfortable and neat.
A showerscreen would have been handy, but otherwise fantastic.
Getting to and from Florence city centre was easy by bus (probably easier if we had a car). Sabina really looked after us with breakfast, restaurant recommendations, access to museum (Uffizi & Accademia). Fantastic place, we'd definately go back next time we go to Florence.