Essence Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel within walking distance of Central Market

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In the heart of downtown, Essence Hotel offers a comfortable stay with free in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the smoke-free premises and convenient luggage storage, while enjoying nearby attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Hairdryer
The current price is HK$2,165
HK$2,492 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Quadruple Room, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
19 Piazza della Indipendenza, Florence, FI, 50129

What's nearby

  • Fortezza da Basso - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza San Marco - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 29 min drive
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 11 min walk
  • Florence Statuto Station - 11 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Matto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Vecchio Cancello - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Gratella - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crown of India, Ristorante Indiano a Firenze - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪TSH bistrot - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

  • When you stay at Essence Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Also, Central Market and Piazza del Duomo are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Fortezza Tram Stop is 5 minutes and Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Also known as

Essence Hotel Inn

Essence Hotel Florence

Essence Hotel Inn Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Essence Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essence Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Essence Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Essence Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Essence Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Essence Hotel like?

Essence Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Fortezza Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

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Reviews

Essence Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and good location
Shu-Chen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best view in Florence for a great price.
Howard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very good staff and location
Arjay, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean, big room and friendly staff.
Eui Jin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and great hotel , oustanding views to the Duomo and all of the city of Florence, room was impecable , very clean, espacious , modern , great Location , very friendly and kind staff that made our Florence experience great ,will definarelly recomend it
Claudia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy to walk to the city center and safe. Staff are nice and helpful. The room is clean and room service is also good. Recommended.
Ayse, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It is very well located, the staff is very attentive and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Guadalupe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lucca was absolutely amazing, so friendly approachable and helpful and gave some amazing recommendations! In a great location close enough for a stroll to the duomo in about 10-15 minutes. Hotel so clean and rooms lovely and spacious.
Olivia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at the Essence for 3 nights. I received a free upgrade from Raffaella when I checked into the hotel. She was very helpful and made a dinner reservation for us. The hotel was clean and in a good location. My room was also very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Ruben, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel close to centre of Florencr

Very comfortable, clean, well equipped small hotel. Conveniently situated for exploring Florence on foot. Quirky old fashioned lift. Definitely recommend
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property near dining within walking distance. Quiet and safe.
Barbara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great attentive staff. Clean room and location. Good service recovery when needed. Thanks!
Zhi, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Essence hotel makes good sense

We had a great stay at the Essence Hotel. It is in a quieter part of town but still close to everything. The room we stayed in was clean and modern. Most major attractions in Florence were within easy walking distance. We'd be happy to stay here again next time when we come back to visit Tuscany.
Yantian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The rooms were extremely clean, updated, and smell fresh. We would definitely stay with our family again. Thank you for everything!!!!
Marcial, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Raffaella at the reception was one of the most wonderful people we have met on our entire trip. She helped us out with everything and was such a joy to be around. The place was incredible, brand new everything. Quiet and comfortable rooms. I would recommend to anyone to stay here
Tristen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely host, very welcoming and helpful. Modern, clean and spacious room with a beautiful view of the city. Very secure building. Would definitely return.
Grete, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Small but clean and nice. only issue was elevator wasnt always working
Kimberly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property centrally located, park/city view, walking distance to important sights. Friendly welcoming. Totally ultra modern remodeling, floors, lightning, paint, bathroom fixtures (Atomic bidet! ) My experience is 5 star stay. Ciao
Carlos, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was not hard to find the property. The room was nice and clean. However the property was in the middle of the building. It was somewhat hard to find the room. The elevator looked ancient and scary. It was so small that it was barely fit all our luggages.
Jeffrey, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The property is hidden away in the streets of Florence. Not too far from the train station but about a 15 min walk to Florence centre. Staff, in particular Raphaella, were amazing, so friendly and helpful with giving recommendations and travel advice. The room was perfect, spotless clean and modern interior, it was our anniversary so they prepared a small surprise in the room with some Prosecco. It was a lovely stay and I would definitely come back!
Amber, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hosts were wonderful and the rooms were pristine. The room view was also amazing. This is a new property so still some adjustments to be made. Front desk is available until 9:00 pm. Somehow didn’t feel like a hotel.. more like a boarding. I was assured that the surroundings were safe but some guys hung around all day on the park benches opposite the building and were pretty loud, well into the evening. Good for a short term stay.
Kelly Ann, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had the most incredible stay at Essence Hotel in Florence! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by Rafaella at the front desk. She went above and beyond to make our stay memorable, providing us with a map of the city and offering amazing recommendations for gelato and local food spots. Her suggestions really helped us make the most of our time in Florence! The hotel itself is a gem. The facilities are modern, new, and absolutely immaculate. Every corner of the hotel feels fresh and well-kept. Our room was spotless and had all the comforts we needed after long days of exploring. Location-wise, you can’t ask for better. The hotel is within walking distance of many of Florence’s main attractions, which made it so convenient for sightseeing. We were able to walk to the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and many other historic landmarks in just minutes. I highly recommend Essence Hotel. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Florence!
Tosin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, informative staff, extremely clean room with renovated bathroom. Highly recommend.
Therese, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean and nice hotel..
Zep, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location, accessibility, cleanliness, and comfort were all excellent.
SEMA, 1-night trip