Hotel Globus - Florence

I had gotten used to the fact that European hotels are pretty small and just a place to sleep, but I was quite impressed by Globus! Very friendly staff. Breakfast service is a bit above average: fruits and boiled eggs, juice, bread, crossaints, pound cake, ham, cheese. The selection was a little bit more than what I saw at other Italian hotels so I […] consider it above average. The breakfast room employee who makes your coffee is nice also. In addition they have happy hour from 6:30-7:30pm every evening for free. Since I was never around for that, I can't comment but I imagine there would be drinks and snacks available. As for the room, the bathroom was nice and clean with a tub. I could control the AC and the safe was easy to use. Wifi available for free. I only have 2 complaints. The first is that the hotel was bit hard to find, Their awning only says "G". Doesn't say Globus unless you look carefully at their doormat. Second is that you have to walk up a flight of stairs before reaching the front desk. Only then is there an elevator available to go up. We had very heavy luggage and would have liked the elevator to be available on all floors. Other than this, the location is very good. Less than 5 minute walk to the train station and 5-10 minutes to the Duomo. Great quality, not expensive, great location, great service! Read more

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Walking distance to the train station and the center of town. The staff was very plesant and they had a nice little breakfast. Not suited for a handicap individual as you had a flight of stairs to the lobby before there was an elevator. Otherwise a good hotel.

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Everyone at the hotel is very friendly, especially Luca the manager. He helped guests to carry luggages and printed us bus schedule to Siena. He's always helpful and cheerful. It's good to have breakfast at the hotel to save time for sightseeing. It's wonderful to have happy hour after a long day trip to relax. Room is small but manageable for two. […] The room is always clean by the time we return, thanks to the housekeeping staff. The location is great, close to everything. We will definitely return to this hotel when we come back to Florence. Read more

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We had a great experience at Hotel Globus. Based on the floor plan, we were staying in one of the smaller rooms in the hotel, so the bathroom was a bit cramped. If my husband were 20 lbs heavier, not sure he would have been able to get into the shower as it had a VERY small entry. If you are a larger individual or someone who needs extra room, ask ahead […] about the size of room your are booking. Other than that, no issues. The hotel staff gets to know you and go above and beyond!! We were there for 4 nights, and the front desk would research and print up schedules and price lists for things we expressed interest in doing. The ability to grab breakfast and have a glass of wine and snack in the evening was appreciated as well. Location is right in the heart of the city walking wise, and easily walkable with our bags in tow from the train station as well. Read more

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Hotel Globus is located in a great spot if you are looking for quick access to the markets and Duomo area. The staff were great! Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Much better than the typical European breakfast. Room was clean and comfortable. We went for the "deluxe" room which provided a bit more room than what is typical for a European […] room. Would definitely stay there again. Read more

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My husband and I recently stayed here for a few nights in March '13. I agree that the room was small but we didn't spend too much time there besides sleeping/getting ready so it ended up being fine. Our room and the hotel were very clean and the happy hour was an added plus. The staff were all very nice, eager to help and provided wonderful recommendations […] for places to eat. I felt very safe in this hotel as well as walking back about 10 minutes after late dinners with my husband. This hotel is in a great location and an easy walk to all the main sites. Read more

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The location is very good and close to everywhere, the hair dryer is not working well after 5 mins, will shut down and have to wait another half hour or so. The staffs are very nice, friends and willing to help! but there is no extra blanket for us during our stay in March 2013. Overall, they're very good

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close to the train station, central market, beautiful churches and restaurants. the room was small but good for the price. hot cuppucino was included for the breakfast.

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The experience was great!!!! Manuel was a very nice host....we could see the city through his advice....The breakfast delicious....and the hotel is 2 blocks away from the train station....

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Friendly staff, close to train station. Booked Larry minute and stayed 1 night.

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Rooms are what you'd expect in European small hotel. Small but comfortable. The staff are GREAT, very helpful. Only downside, office is on first (second in U.S.) floor and you must use stairs to get to it. Elevator from there. Breakfast is great, happy hour every day with wine and cheese, good chance to meet fellow guests. Easy walk from train stat […] ion. Read more

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Nice hotel, good location, very close walk to the train and bus stations. Staff very attentive and helpful and the front desk is 24/7. Free breakfast served in the morning and the hotel offers luggage holding after you check out.

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The staff was the best that I have ever experienced in all of Italy! They were very cheerful and helpful. They had free happy hour! We made it for the the free happy hour all 3 nights! They were helpful with the weather forecasts, trip planning, and restaurant recommendations. We ate at Giovanni's and that was the best meal in all of Italy. We had leftovers […] and ate the rest for lunch the next day. Hotel globus happily supplied our utensils and we got some lettuce fro the centrale mercato next to the hotel. The room was small but it was clean and everything worked. The walls are thin but people are pretty cognizant of late hours and are pretty quiet at night. Read more

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Had a clean, small room about 7 ft wide, (not uncommon in European hotels in my experience), overlooking the street but high enough above noise. Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast offerings in a bright, clean eating area. Breakfast attendant was pleasant and attentive. Be advised of flights of stairs to reach the lobby then the […] room--had a very small (typical) lift good for moving luggage only. Noisy, banging plumbing heard sometimes at night was only real downside. Read more

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Staff was very helpful and went out of their way to assist us.

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During our two week stay in Italy this was the best hotel we stayed in. The room was small but perfect for us. The beds were comfortable, blackout shades kept it dark, the AC kept it cool. The shower was the best from our trip as well. The only thing I could say was bad about the room was the blow dryer that sucked my hair in the backside but that's […] not their fault do really everything was good. The hotels breakfast was great and they also have a free happy hour that was great. The service was fantastic the people at the desk to the people in the breakfast room were friendly and super helpful. The locatiob was also great just a 5min walk to the Duomo and a 10-15min walk to pretty much any main attraction. I'll be back for sure and I'll be recommending this hotel to anyone else who goes to Florence. Read more

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The location was very convenient to both the train station and the duomo. We walked everywhere. The room was large and clean but maybe a little simple/dated. The shower was a little tight, but it was fine. The breakfast in the morning was great. I would have to say the service in the hotel was the best of any I've stayed in in Florence. The front desk […] staff was friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed the happy hour as well. Overall, a fabulous place to stay in Florence. Read more

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The hotel is conveniently located, about 3 minutes walk from the train/bus station, and 3 minutes walk to Duomo. Also it's right next to the San Lorenzo market so it's perfect for olive oil/balsamic vinegar/porcini mushroom shopping :-) and you can eat at the famous Nerbone everyday for cheap authentic Florence food (long line though)! There is an Asian […] grocery next door where I get my beer/soft drinks each day. I walked 3 minutes to Duomo area to get to a BNP Paribas bank that's affiliated with BOA where I can get cash without being charged with transaction fee. And you can walk to Ponte Vecchio in about 15-20 minutes, although I didn't really time it. We arrived at the hotel in the morning, so we left our luggages with the hotel and when we returned in the afternoon, they were all in our room. The 3 staff we have met were all extremely friendly and helpful, especially Nick, who speaks English fluently. Globus is also one of the few hotels that will accommodate 4 people in one room, they put 2 single beds and a King/Queen bed in a relative large (I mean in terms of European standard) room and the room is very clean. It has a safe to keep your valuable. Air Conditioning is very cool, a very nice feature during hot summer day in Florence. we even had to dial down a little at night. Standard breakfast (with fresh fruit, breads, ham/eggs, juices and freshly made espresso) was included in the price which is a nice touch cause it saved me trouble to find breakfast each morning. Read more

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This hotel is very convenient from the train station, it is right next to the huge outdoor market, and a very short walk to the Duomo. The location was great, the price was great, and the staff were helpful. My only complain, but it was a big one, is that the air conditioning did not work well at all while we were there. We were in Florence at the beginning […] of July and it was 100 degrees every day, and the A/C just could not keep the room cool enough to sleep. We struggled to sleep every night because of the heat. The hotel staff seemed to think that the temperature in the room was fine and was not an issue. We typically keep our home at 75 degrees or so, and it was much, much hotter than that in our room. So, if you don't go at a hot time, this hotel would probably be great, but in the heat of summer I would think twice. Read more

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Globus Hotel is 5 minutes away from SM Novella train Station which makes it very convenient for travelers. The neighborhood is nice, with lots of commerce, and it is a block away from the Central Market. The staff was very nice. We arrived at 11 am and they kept our bags until 2 pm when they gave us the room, and then again before we leave. We booked […] a room for four and it was very nice and clean. It was big and comfortable, with a double bed and two twin beds. We even had a view to the San Lorenzo Duomo! We also had International channels on the TV and a Laptop in the room. Breakfast was very good and the baristas were very kind. Great cappuccino! Half a block away we found a great gelateria (Antica Gelateria Fiorentina). Read more

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BEST STAFF we encountered during a 2-week tour of Italy. And even though heat was in excess of 90 degrees, you could still walk to absolutely everything -- and the hotel was always close by so you could take an air-conditioned break. You couldn't beat the view (out the window of Room 102) of the dome of the Medici. Room was also surprisingly quiet -- […] I would have thought that the place was empty if it weren't for the abundance of people at the free breakfast buffet! Also took advantage of the free happy hour a few days of our stay. Read more

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If you are not looking for anything special in a room, Globus is a great place to stay. The rooms are small but they are clean. Don't plan on using the elevator, but there is a small one available if you need it. The staff was very helfpul and there was happy hour every day with free wine!

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This hotel is a hidden gem on a narrow street in Florence. The staff was EXTREMEMLY helpful and always very friendly. I wished we had booked a different room. We got the 2 twin bed option and the room was pretty tiny. Free breakfast and happy hour for hotel guests which was lovely! Walking distance to train station and most of the city.

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Less than a 10 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence (even dragging luggage), so very convenient location. Extremely friendly and helpful staff at the desk. Rooms were nice and clean. Plain comfortable furniture - no frills. Walking distance to many wonderful restaurants and sites. Standard breakfast and a nice (free) happy […] hour each evening. Enjoyed our stay. Read more

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breakfast is great and bathroom was renovated and really clean however our room which was closest to the lobby was not sound proofed at all. During the night we heard all the conversations that went on in the lobby and it woke us up a few times that got to the point that I came out and asked them to speak a bit softer. The room itself was really small […] and the bed was not comfortable. Read more

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Wow this hotel really is in the heart of Florence and with excellent staff that are knowledgeable and really there to make your stay the best of your life. Can't say enough the hotel rooms are clean and somewhat spacious for Florence. The best part is being able to walk to everything from Merchants Square to the Gardens across the river and it is not […] more than 10 minutes away on foot. Read more

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We were a little concerned as we approached the hotel. It is located down a small, dark, dingy alley. The hotel itself was nice. Clean and nicely decorated. Our room was on the first floor and smelled terribly of sewer (a smell that was common in Florence). We were moved to a room on a higher floor and the smell was better--but still there. The free […] breakfast was great through! Terrific crousants. Read more

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Hotel Globus has a great location within walking distance of most of the major Renaissance art collections in Florence. It's good to dispense with vehicles and see the city on foot.

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An excellent location with very helpful and friendly staff. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom very clean. The breakfast were also adequate.

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Great location right in the heart of Florence. Walked right out the door into the amazing street markets. The room was clean, affordable and comfortable. We had a double bed and two twins for the kids. Breakfast was included and was good. Easy walking distance to all the great restaurants and sights in Florence. We took the train from Rome to Florence […] and walked with our luggage to the hotel which was only a few blocks away. Read more

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My son stayed at the hotel while i was here in America. He said it was very nice and comfortable which made me feel he was safe. thank you

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Hotel Globus was a great value and such a nice small hotel in a convenient location. Breakfast and free internet are included, which is a nice feature for a smaller hotel. The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. You will enjoy their smiles and caring attitude. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely go back.

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The staff were amazing - so helpful and very happy to chat. They helped with everyone of our request, lugged up and down our heavy luggage and never laughed at our inabilitity to find any thing on the first try! Our room was modest but adequate.The bathroom looked like it had been recently upgraded but some upkeep items could have made it superb. One […] of the ceiling lights was out, there was no exhaust system and the shower curtain clung to you. Read more

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Nice hotel. Friendly and helpful staff!

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Hotel Globus was a wonderful choice for our stay in Florence. We arrived and left Florence via train and the hotel's proximity to the train station made this extremely convenient. The sites of Florence are all walkable from each other and this hotel is not only close to the train station but also the Central Market and the Duomo. Free wifi and complementary […] laptop in the room came in very handy. One of us could use the internet with our ipad and the other could use the hotel laptop. The only negative was that the breakfast wasn't very good. It got us through until lunch, though. Read more

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I was extremely happy with the gentleman at the desk. He was always very helpful. I was surprised to see a computer near the front desk for our use, free of charge. Morning breakfast was very good. The best we had during our week's stay in Italy. The hotel was very convenient to everything. We were very happy with our stay in Florence.

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I was extremely happy with the gentleman at the desk. He was always very helpful. I was surprised to see a computer near the front desk for our use, free of charge. Morning breakfast was very good. The best we had during our week's stay in Italy. The hotel was very convenient to everything. We were very happy with our stay in Florence.

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Economy double room is tiny, and the hotel is in great need of a renovation.

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Comparing to the hotel my friends stayed in, this one was much nicer. The location is great and the room was good enough (nothing fancy). The staff was very picky about having a friend come up to use the bathroom, but they explained that there is some law about recording who goes into a hotel in Italy. My friend's hotel was equally weird about it.

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Adequate hotel. Clean but small room. Nice staff. Great location

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Globus is conveniently located, a short walk from the Duomo, right next to San Lorenzo. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast (pastries, cheese, ham) with very good coffee. We booked 2 rooms for several nights - one for parents plus one for 2 older children. The a/c did go out one day due to the excessive heat but was repaired relatively […] quickly. Read more

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Very friendly, helpful staff. Suggested several restaurants that were good and budget-friendly. ZaZa's, a few minutes walk from hotel was amazing. Best dinner we had during our 3 week Italy, England vacation! The room was comfortable but did have a funky smell upon entering. A laptop was provided in the room which was great. This was the only hotel […] that provided one in the room. The location was perfect. Within minutes walk to Duomo, markets, etc. Also, a laundromat was right around the corner which was very handy as hotels would charge 8 euros to clean one shirt. We would definitely recommend this hotel for your stay in Florence. Read more

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Sleek, modern hotel inside; very helpful staff; lovely breakfast buffet

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This hotel has an excellent location. You can walk to many attractions, restaurants, shops. Would stay here again. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Globus is well located, quiet, and staff is exceptional. Breakfast service is great, internet service included and bathrooms modern. When it rains, some rooms on main floor may smell of sewer, which staff says they cannot fix because of old infrastructure in Florence. We moved rooms and problem was not apparent in that room. Be ready to haul your bags […] up to the 1st floor where check-in is located. That's pretty standard in Europe's 2 and 3-star hotels. Found another hotel that is very, very similar only a block away that was quite a bit lower-priced. Read more

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This hotel is localized very near the San Lorenzo Market and Basilica and at walking distrance from Santa Maria Novella train Station, il Duomo and most of the atractions of the city... Even though the staff was very nice and helpful at the front desk, some few thing were missing from our luggage.... The breakfast every morning was very nice and coffe […] and hot chocolate made at the moment.... There was a very strong sewer smell in our room that was almost unbearable... and we stayed at the third floor. Our friends were staying at the second floor and had the same problem. Read more

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