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Reviews of Hotel Enza

2 out of 5
Hotel Enza
Via San Zanobi 45, Florence, FI

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 131 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Taffy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for everyone
The hotel is very dark and smells of cigarette smoke everywhere. There is no where to sit and relax and be comfortable. The reception area is small, dark, uncomfortable furniture. This is a place for someone who is only looking to be in their room to sleep and shower and is not worried about being comfortable at all. Sheets are old and pillows completely flat. Beds are hard, even towels smell like cigarette smoke. The area of the hotel is close to the center of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from GPV on Dec 1, 2019
Dear Sirs, we inform you that in our opinion his review is abusive and does not correspond to the truth. We believe your judgment resulting from disuse to good taste and civil coexistence.Attitude far from civilization and close to rainforest life.

2/10 Terrible

Camilo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel pretty tired but handy to all attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

M Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Florence. The mattress could be less spongy. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liked it overall
Away from busy tourist places, but still in a walking distance from all main attractions as well as from train station and central market. In my case room was cosy, nice and clean, good air conditioner, good bed linen. There is no lifting the building, it was not an issue for me, but for someone else it might be a problem. Nice team (family?), friendly atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a cute hotel and it’s so close to everything the location couldn’t be better. The owners are nice and the guy at check in too, is the lady who is kind of grumpy. As the guy said it: it’s a two start hotel so no coffee or anything. But it’s so worth it for price location comfort and cleanliness. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, comfortable, nice employees, great area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, but
The hotel is in a good area close to everything. The room is clean and staffs very friendly. The negative side that I asked for airport shuttle at 4:00 oclock in the morning and Ididn´t get it and nobody was there. I wait for 10 minutes and I walk with my carry on suitcase out of the hotel and finally I found another hotel with someone sitting in the lobby to call for a taxi to take me to the airport. Also they told me the shuttle rate is 25 euros and should be only 6 euros.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Did not like this hotel. Great location but rude staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Creepy men walk into your room, very rude old man
It started off really nice. The people that worked there were nice. I arrived 1st from my family. Then my brother and his daughter. While i was out visiting the city my brother was able to check in with out me. However his daughter came as well. That was a huge problem for them. Then when it was time to go to bed. A worker, short fat man walked into my room with out knocking. Then he came back at 2am knocking on the door again while we were trying to sleep. I do not recommend staying here at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from THE MANAGEMENT on Jun 28, 2018
Dear guests, In this country people that are not register and specially people that don't pay their staying can't sleep in hotels. You booked a room for 2 but wanted to sleep in 3 or 4, of course without paying and without telling us. The two man did their job perfectly,walking in your room because one of you was hidden somewhere, the other one asking the 3rd person to pay her night staying. We think that if there is something to don't recommend that is uour behavior.

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place
Fantastic Location close to everything food, David, Mercato Central , SMN Station.Duomo Great breakfast , fresh ripe fruit , cold cuts, pastries ,cereal , focaccia , coffee, latte ,americano juice , hard boiled eggs, biscotti , toaster , microwave. Free wifi Clean bathroom .Beverages hard/soft in reception for purchase .They speak multiple languages Family run
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, owner with a big heart.
The owner is lovely. He was on hand making breakfast and coffee and being helpful in every way possible. My room was dark and the window opened onto an interior open space where the laundry was done. It was also an area where the staff took smoking breaks. Even thought written notice threatened fines for smoking in the rooms, mine was often filled with the smell of cigarettes. When I complained I was told: "Italians smoke." My friend also had a single room and he is 80 years old. There are five steps leading to the lobby in the photo. I specifically wrote ahead to say he couldn't manage steps. What the photo doesn't show is the fifteen additional steps off to the right you must take before you get to the lobby and the first floor of rooms. Our seven days were already paid for and he was miserable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Dale

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wouldn’t go back.
Scary area. Extremely dark in hotel. Narrowest bed I have ever seen.
Response from THE MANAGEMENT on Apr 26, 2018
DEAR GUEST, FIRSTABLE REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE BOOKED THE CHEAPEST ROOM OF THE HOTEL. ABOUT THE SCARY AREA, WE WERE SCARED OF YOUR BEHAVIOR AND FOR THIS REASON HAD ALWAYS TO BE 2 ON DUTY. TO HAVE FRANKENSTEIN IN THE HOTEL WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE RELAXING FOR US. THE BED WAS VERY BIG AND COMFORTABLE, THE PROBLEM WAS YOUR RELATION WITH THE BED...BUT WE UNDERSTAND THE BED...PLEASE DO NOT BOOK HERE ANYMORE

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ice station Enza
I have stayed at the Enza 4 times before and it has been excellent. However this time it was terrible. I know it is winter but if they cant afford to heat it then they should not open it. Day one we were wearing coats in the room and could see our own breath. We were offered a small heater that was useless and we spent more time in cafes etc so we could keep warm When i asked about putting the air conditioning on he told me it was against the law to have it on during the winter and i laughed. breakfast was awful and the place was dark I advice people to avoid it from now on
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from THE MANAGEMENT on Feb 25, 2018
DEAR SIRS, THIS IS THE LIST OF WHAT YOU HAD INSIDE YOUR ROOM TO KEEP YOU HOT: -5 BLANKETS -HEATING 10 HOURS A DAY -1 ELECTRIC STOVE WORKING ALL THE TIME THE REAL PROBLEM IS THAT YOU WANTED TO SLEEP ON THE BED AND NOT INSIDE LIKE ALL NORMAL PEOPLE, BUT THIS COMPLAIN COMES BECAUSE YOUR BEHAVIHOR WAS ABSOLUTELY WRONG AND NOT EDUCATED AND WE HAD TO TELL YOU. SMOKING INSIDE YOUR ROOM, COOKING AND EATING STILL INSIDE YOUR ROOM (POWER WAS ALWAYS GOING OUT) , FIGHTING WITH EACHOTHER ALL THE TIME CAUSING TROUBLES TO THE OTHER GUESTS BECAUSE OF THE NOISE YOU WERE DOING. THE SMELL YOU LEFT INSIDE YOUR ROOM WAS TERRIBLE AND COULDN'T SELL IT FOR 1 WEEK. PLEASE DON'T BOOK A ROOM AGAIN IN OUR HOTEL BECAUSE OTHERWISE WE WILL HAVE TO CONTACT THE HYGIENE BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR DEPARTURE.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great hosts!
My teenage sons and I were made to feel right at home and were provided a map of the local area to explore Florence. Location was perfect to "David", and a short walk from the train station and Ponte Vecchio. Family run and friendly staff. We were able to store our bags after check out as we battled the line to see "David", we were so grateful! We hope to stay again and recommend you do too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go JUVE
Would definitely stay here again. Train station easily walkable and convenient for city sights. Staff definitely make this place, nothing was any trouble. Mr Man tried to blag me for a ten out of ten review but needn't have bothered as he was going to get it anyway!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel Enza
The hotel is lovely and very clean. Most of the staff is nice, however, one concierge humiliated me twice in front of other guests. The breakfast room was close to my room, so I started hearing dishes clanking and people talking around 6:30am. They expect you to be back at the hotel by midnight, which is odd and none of their business. It is only 2 blocks from Mercato Centrale, which is a huge bonus, but I wouldn't recommend it for the reasons stated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a good hotel, the room is small but comfortable, the breakfast is delicious.

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Missing some American Comforts but Good Value
This is definitely an Italian hotel, the room key is a physical key that is left with the front desk staff while you are away. The same key that opens your room door from the outside must also be used on the inside to get out of the room. You can lock yourself in the room and if you misplace the key you can't get out, that felt like a safety concern. The bed is also Italian, very thin and firm and a "double" is just two twins pushed together, not quite ideal for cuddling. The shower is incredibly small, and the plumbing is similar to what you'd find a very old home. If you run the sink or flush the toilet while the shower is on the shower will get cold. This hotel did have a/c which we found uncommon throughout Italy but it is just a wall unit which is turned off when you leave the room. It did an okay job but we still opened the windows at night. Even with those difficulties we still enjoyed our stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful. They spoke English and allowed us to practice our butchered Italian on them. The location was convenient, we were able to walk all over Florence and did not need a car. For the price we paid we'd stay here again.

2/10 Terrible

Lekë

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unpleasant feeling like in Jail ...
I had the most unpleasant stat in my entire life in this Enza Hotel, its like a pension the workers sleep there its nasty very nasty no vibe they close the door at night it feels like your in prison.. I wouldnt stay there if i was you add some more money not worth it
Response from General Manager on Dec 21, 2016
Thank you for your review, I want to point out, however, that at midnight closes ilo door because the reception is not 24/24, and that in a hotel, as in life there are rules ..... the most important rules are not to disturb other people sleeping in hotels because you go to sleep .... and not like you were doing up and down continuously in the night at all hours talking in the hallways and in heels at night ..... pay does not mean doing what you want .... We have to have good behavior even if you pay ..... only regret that these notions of good manners is to give me the fact that your parents ..... To clarify, we have great reviews on our structure. Best regards Hotel Enza Florence

2/10 Terrible

Joan, United States

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They asked me that I have to pay city taxfor 2 nights. I wanted to pay by my credit card but they wanted only cash! I was so upset. Bad location, bad service, and bad room condition!

10/10 Excellent

stephen, Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two star hotel with 4 star charm.
The experience of our two week stay at the Hotel Enza made our vacation so wonderful. Your not paying for a big lobby or fancy decor,but you get wonderful Tuscan hospitality right out of a movie. When you enter the hallway to go up stairs to the lobby,one can hear the Accordion playing Italian folk songs in your mind. This hotel is so quaint, clean and warm it makes your stay in Florence so wonderful. The staff is fun and friendly, always greeting you as you come to the top of the stairs with a warm Italian welcome. Our room was newly remodeled, with a large bathroom, and a loft to double the available space of the room. This hotel is romantic,and comfortable for a couple,or a family. It is walking distance to all the must see museums,and the Central Mercato market. The best deal in Florence is the incredible breakfast provided by the gregarious host,who insists on making sure you taste the sweet italian mellons. For only 5 Euros, you get a full compliment of pastries, fruit, juice,and breads. Also, all the cappuccinos you want, which are as good as any we had at cafes for 3.5 to 4.00 Euros. In conclusion, this centrally located hotel is a real jewel in Central Florence. The staff speaks English,and will make any tour arrangements you request. They even are able to get you to be picked up at the hotel,so you're not burned out having to walk to a tour meeting point. I can't think of a single time where I had any reservations about having made reservations at the Hotel Enza.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Ann, Geneva, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, room and staff!
It was hot, but the AC cooled the room comfortably. Wifi was superb, with the router right outside our room. Hotel staff was very friendly, spoke great English, and was helpful. We would recommend this hotel and would stay there again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
If you are looking for a clean and affordable place close to all major attractions, with great staff this is the place. The family who owns that place keep the hotel clean and is always available for your needs. Everybody is nice and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Marta, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. It's clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We stayed with a baby and a nice cot was provided. The room was fairly tight with the cot in it but we spent a lot of time visiting sites. The Internet was good. There were a few stairs to climb from the street level which was a little awkward with our stroller but not too bad. The room was really quiet and had very effective air conditioning.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was there to tour mostly BUT STILL.....
Wifi too weak, didn't have it for 75% of time I stayed there. Would not let me use the air-conditioning. Bathroom had one soap bar and small shower gel packet, that's it. Other than that the cleaning lady and the handy man that stays there overnight are super super super amazing and accommodating and that is the reason why I rated the hotel higher than I wanted to.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel enza, April 2015
Quiet hotel located near enough to train station and other sights I wanted to see. Very friendly staff and they are serving breakfast again for 5 euro per

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor hotel
Not enjoyable. Room was very disappointing and had to ask to be moved to room with a bed that could actually fit 2 people. Wifi was very poor!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good - but a couple of short falls
Pros: Clean and quiet; the staff are extremely friendly, helpful and speak fluent English; easy walk to and fro from the main train station; close to Accademia (Florence is small so most hotels will be in walking distance to tourist attractions). Cons: Wi-fi does not work in your rooms - many guests were in the reception and/or corridors to get a connection; I had a private bathroom - it was SEPARATE from the bedroom. After a few days it become a hassle going between the two and making sure the door was locked behind.

8/10 Good

irina, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel,clean,little out of the way.Staff is very nice.

8/10 Good

Lynn, Calgary, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
quiet, clean confortable hotel.
The front desk lady works the day shift is very helpful about directions, places and called to make reservations for us.

10/10 Excellent

Rick, New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is everything
15 minute walk to the key sites in Florence. A little far to drag a suitcase from the main station but a taxi was less than 10€. Bed was comfortable but a little of an adjustment from the king size back home. Central city location permitted an morning walking circuit then an early afternoon thunderstorm rest at the Hotel Enza an a later cooler afternoon stroll. Not fancy but adequate and clean. No nightlife in that part of the city. Buy leather.....wallets, purses, suitcases or whatever.

8/10 Good

Allen, Toronto, Canada.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the Centre and yet off on a quiet street.
Stayed there for 3 nights, love the location, very convenience location. Room we stayed are small compare with North America standard, but clean, quiet, and staffs are friendly and helpful. No wifi in room, only in common area. We asked for a quiet room and were located at the back of the hotel, which is very nice. Will certainly go back and stay there again.

8/10 Good

NZ, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. It is a little out of the way, but it is nice and clean with a low price.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice, no fuss accommodation
Nice hotel within easy walking distance to middle of town. The room had air conditioning! There is bike hire across the street if required. A supermarket and nice coffee and gelato places are within a block of the hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Room newly renovated, great service and within walking distance to the train station and Duomo. The room was overall clean, but the housekeeping could be a little more thorough.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to town
The hotel was nice. Friendly staff. Good location

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location
The staff is very nice and helpful. The location is perfect for seeing many must see sights within Florence. The rooms are not special, but well priced. I would return to this hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel Enza lies about >500m from the station
(+)positives:- calm, free wifi internet (-)negative: old building, rooms are on first floor without any lift (+/-) the room i was in was some what cooler than the temperature outside. Facilities was pretty average.

2/10 Terrible

Deanne, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible budget accommodation
To be honest I was not happy with this 'hotel' at all. After trekking up the 2 flights of stairs with heavy cases (no lift) we were greeted by the owner who showed us our room- just opposite the main desk!! The room was dated, had a sunken blue bed and dirty smoky mirror that you may find in your grandparents house! The bathroom was big and clean on a positive note. After being asked to pay for our accommodation again, even after we had already done so on expedia, my friend and I were out of there! Rebooked at hotel Roma (v.nice) using the hotels free wifi, paid our cancellation fee and exited promptly! bad start to Florence!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Experience!
My husband and I had a great experience at this hotel. The staff was really friendly and helpful, everyone spoke English very well. They even upgraded our room for no extra cost so we got a bathroom attached to our room! The location is great! We walked everywhere from our hotel, never had to take a cab or a bus or anything. The hotel can make reservations for you at the Uffizi or Accademia Galleries for you. This is a great bargain for a great hotel!

8/10 Good

Richard, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good value
Hotel is located 10 minutes walk from the train station and is pretty much very convenient for everything and to anywhere only if you don't mind that your private bath room is outside on the hall way.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Non mi é piaciuto, ho dovuto pagare un integrazione per non avere il bagno della camera esterno. Sulla prenotazione non era mensionato.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Accoglienza on Feb 25, 2020
Buongiorno,lei ha prenotato una camera singola con bagno privato esterno,la camera più economica dell'hotel in un periodo di bassissima stagione dove le camere con bagno o addirittura le doppie con bagno, costavano pochi spiccioli in più. Detto questo,è lei che ha voluto il bagno in camera al check-in una volta accorto del suo errore, e sempre lei ha voluto pagare GIUSTAMENTE il supplemento per avere una camera con il bagno in camera. quindi ora di cosa si lamenta? La invitiamo in futuro di guardare e leggere bene prima di prenotare un hotel,perchè nel nostro caso c'è una camera con bagno esterno ma privato,ma in altri hotel di pari categoria il bagno è addirittura in comune. Cordiali Saluti Lo staff dell' Hotel Enza

10/10 Excellent

PAULO H P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Una buena opción en Firenze
Fue una experiencia buena, las personas de la recepción fueran muy amables.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the personal was very nice the breakfast was a buffet very good the hôtel is just near all the things to visit
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Bodil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det værste
Det var det værste hotel jeg har oplevet i mit liv. Vi bookede ind , spiste mad i byen og fandt så et dejligt hotel rundt om hjørnet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très confortable à un prix abordable
Tres bon séjour. Hôtel proche de tous les monuments à pieds pour celui qui visite et également de plusieurs restaurants. La chambre est très propre. Lit et ménage faits tous les jours avec changement de serviettes. Le personnel est très sympathique et plusieurs personnes parlent français et on emmène votre valise même très lourde. La réception est ouverte jusqu'à minuit mais un système permet aux noctambules de rentrer dans problème.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
God vil prisen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is near San Marco, so it is good to go to Accademia
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019