Hotel Rex

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

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Front of property
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Faenza 6, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Florence

Heart of Florence.At this Historic Centre of Florence hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, both within a 5-minute walk. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Pasticceria Sieni - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Ciro & Sons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lorenzo de'Medici - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Impressione Chongqing - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rex

3-star hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Rex also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-in.

This 3-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Rex offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM (EUR 28 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 28 per day (262 ft away; open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Rex Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 381 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for me; the staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was fresh and plenty. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff really did everything to get a room as fast as they could for me. The service was the best, the room was clean and the cleaning staff was very helpful. The area around the hotel is safe and close to the train station and everything important. Would return here in a heartbeat
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Oldish room, very small bathroom, noisy from street activities. Very good location close to the train station, restaurants and Duomo and other museums. I recommand this hotel for the location, a plus since you don’t have to carry your suitcase far. Lots of restos close by so is the market for great lunches.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless. Staff very helpful and friendly. Great location. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinduya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff who were super helpful throughout our stay. The location was also super central to all key sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk staff very knowledgeable friendly and helpful cleaning ladies amazing breakfast was so delightful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to walk around the city an only a few minutes from any point of intererst
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Babak

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very old, the room smell very bad, there were no hanger in bathroom for towels, the were very limited options for breakfast. Overall, it was my worst hotel experience amongst the 4 hotels I booked in Italy so far. The only positive point was the location which was close to train station as well as attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. Our window overlooked the main pedestrian street which was lovely. It was noisy at night with chatter - but there are double glazed windows so it was fine and I don’t mind this anyway. Absolutely no noise in the morning because there are no cars - wonderful! The hotel is old so traditional decor and character. The staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. They gave us good advice about where to eat. The hotel is centrally located and we could easily walk around to popular destinations in the day and find somewhere close by to eat at night. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ancizar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was well located near the train station and in the heart of the city historical area. Lots of activity around with nice restaurants, stores, etc. Mattresses were a bit hard, but room was good overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lively, fun street with great restaurants, gelato, etc. all close. Appreciated being able to store luggage before check-in, but luggage was just placed in a public area. Great warm croissants on the breakfast bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Staff !! Since its in the area of shopping and eating their is alot of noise outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located as it is very near the train station. The street also has grocery store, laundry shop and a lot of dining options! Plus very near the duomo. Room is very clean. Our room was on the street side and I could hear the people having drinks at the nearby restaurant but nothing that could not be fixed by closing the window. As we leave very early, the staff graciously packed our breakfast the night before (juice, water, fruits and biscuits).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was excellent and the hotel was only a few minutes walk away from SMN train station and major attractions such as the Medici Palace and Chapel and Il Duomo. Excellent restaurants and bars were just seconds away from the hotel (we particularly enjoyed the service and food at Trattoria Katti right across the street). The hotel was undergoing renovations which will make the rooms beautiful when they’re done! We had a few problems with the room; the toilet did not flush properly for the 8 nights we were there, the floor was uneven and the bathroom door would not close properly. The staff was very attentive and addressed our concerns as quickly as possible but the room needed some work. The front of the street is quite noisy at night so the hotel gladly gave us a room in the back away from the noise and we never noticed a thing. The breakfast buffet had everything you wanted but the booths were awkward to get into and the coffee machine kept running out of coffee. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The staff was EXCELLENT and the location was fabulous. When the rooms are updated this will be a premium hotel and a bargain at the current price!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Rex,Molto pulito, organizzato, personale fantastico. Adoro il fatto che offrano caffè e colazione. Appena usciti dall'hotel, tutto è a portata di mano. Come il gelato 😁 Grazie Hotel Rex. Alla prossima.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Breakfast was okay. Beds were hard and pillow super thin. Hot water took 20 min to get hot. Few staff members were grumpy others were pleasant. Very noisy as room next door partied until after midnight but no staff in building to deal with the noise. Convenient location to train and some major sites. Wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth M.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. We just walked around the major attractions as well as the train station. They have breakfast and allows to leave luggages before and after check out. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

EDUARDO L

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azhar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the most "luxurious experience" but for the price exceptionally safe and accessible. We were able to leave our luggage in the common area before and after check in and felt very comfortable doing so. In a very useful location in the city. Would stay again. A very nice touch was the walk out terrace with views overlooking the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025