About Hotel Kraft
Kraft is a four-star hotel in a residential area of historical Florence, boasting spectacular views from its rooftop.
A variety of rooms are on offer. Guests may choose one with antique-style or modern décor, but all include an interactive TV, minibar, safe, air conditioning and telephone.
Reception at Kraft is open 24-hours a day, with multi-lingual staff, and luggage storage is offered. Parking is available at a surcharge, however, Wi-Fi is complimentary and available everywhere; from guest rooms right up to the rooftop pool area.
Light meals are served in the American Bar, while an a la carte menu is offered at Terrazza Rossini Restaurant, open April to October. Drinks can be enjoyed, and the view taken in, on the roof terrace.
Amerigo Vespucci International Airport is five kilometres from the hotel, and there are plenty of places to visit nearby; the Arno River, Opera House and the Parco delle Cascine are within easy reach.
Positive Reviews
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Rooftop oasis with a view
The hotel's rooftop terrace features a pool and the breakfast area, which doubles as the restaurant at night. Guests noted that a dip in the pool was a welcome distraction after a day of exploring the city, and the impressive view overlooking Florence and its sights was a lovely background during breakfast and dinner.
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Convenient location to explore Florence
The hotel is centrally located near the main train station and also within a 15-minute walk to the city's sights such as the Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Piazza della Repubblica. Guests also appreciate the quiet location, which allows for some refreshing walks along the river without being in the busy tourist center of Florence.
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Delicious breakfast to start your day
Guests commented on the wide variety of breakfast items available, with the freshly squeezed orange juice and tasty coffee receiving plenty of praise.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Housekeeping not living up to standards
Some guests experienced less-than-stellar housekeeping services, as their rooms were not made up despite service being requested, rooms not being cleaned well enough or housekeeping interrupting guests' quiet time when the 'do not disturb' signs were up.
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Property in need of renovation
While some common areas have been renovated, guests noted that the rooms could use some improvements as well. They cited worn furniture, chipped doors, dark hallways with outdated décor and walls in need of new paint.
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Disappointing Wi-Fi signal
Several guests reported that Wi-Fi was slow and unreliable at times even in the hotel lobby.