Bed and Breakfast Residenza Il Maggio - Florence

Staff was really kind and room big and clean

Staff was not there. we had to leave our payment in the desk. breakfast was not served during the time it was supposed to be served.

I and my family we found ourselves well

Hotel is located a little bit far from main area but we stayed very comfortable.

Hotel staff rarely on-site. Room (especially bathroom) was not clean or well-maintained.

1.5Kms from Ponte Vecchio. Easy walk to everything. No restaurants nearby. Railway station .75Km- again walking distance. Very nice room except for pile of dust under the very comfortable bed. Sufficient healthy breakfast, very pleasant host- Roberto. Beware revelry late at night from Theatre opposite.

I would definitely recommend this hotel! It's small, just 5 rooms, located on a quiet street just 15 minutes walk from the train station. The room and shower were big and clean. Amazing interior, feels like home! Breakfast included fruits, yogurts, sandwiches, coffee... the best you can expect, really. The owner is very friendly and helpful and speaks English perfectly!

As in many italian facilities, more attention and maintenance to the bathroom and it's sanitarian stuff.

This bed and breakfast was very simple and very clean. The proprietor was friendly and accomodating. It is located on a very quiet street just off the river and near the United States embassy so the area, although a bit isolated, was well protected. Itis a short walking distance from the center of town and the train station so it is well situated. The only two ammenities I would like to have had were washclothes and complimentary shampoos and lotion which seem to be standard everywhere else. This is definitely the place to stay if you spend more time out vsiting the city than relaxing in your hotel room. My room had no windows and I would imagine that is the same for all rooms since the facility is inside a larger facility with apartments. This was a lttle uncomfortable for me because I felt as if I was inside a box with no natural light.

The house's so cute! Compare to the price, the quality is amazing! Excellent choice!

Fantastic hotel! It was a bit on the small side, but that is to be expected in a large, European city. The host was great, he even came in an hour early to make us breakfast before we left for an all day excursion to the Tuscany region. I would recommend this hotel to everyone. It's located near the American consulate, so it is VERY quiet. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Rooms and service were very nice, although we would stay closer to the city center next time. Was a good 10-15 minute walk to major attractions.

Excellent stay at Il Maggio, Roberto is welcoming, knowledgable and extremely helpful and will book museums etc. Just one thing the Il Maggio is a good walk out of Florence centre and so take your walking shoes, although Roberto did give us info on local buses if you don't fancy the walk every time.

It is too expensive than the price of B&B which i expect that it should have the kitchen and some public area. Anyway the room is very new and clean and the staff is very friendly. Nice location for one who need the quiet space and there is the park very close to the B&B.

Very good B&B. Low price and high quality.

Very nice area, nearby the American consulate, thus the area is highly secured.

I was perfectly satisfied with this accomodation, under all aspects. An advice for future clients: please bear in mind that while the property is situated in a really quiet and more or less central area, there is at least 20 minutes walking distance (along river Arno embankments, a nice walk however) to the very center (and this is not a complaint).

Cheap. Good breakfast. Nice host. Room without window. A little far from the centre.

This was an excellent accommodation choice and will certainly use this b and b again.

This was possibly the best place we stayed on our entire 4 month Europe trip. It was clean, homey, quiet, and upscale. The owner was very nice and spoke perfect English. The breakfast was nice and the location was absolutely perfect - 15 minute walk into the heart of town, just near the river in a quite, upscale neighborhood. My only complaint is that the bed in our room was very hard and I prefer a soft bed. Other than that, the towels were plump and huge, the shower was hot with excellent pressure, and the room was tastefully decorated and cleaned daily. Would stay again without question and would recommend to anyone going to Florence.

Firstly, thanks so much for your hospitality during our stay. We really appreciated your help in every aspect from city information to tips on where to eat and not to forget - for making the rich breakfast earlier as normal so that we could leave earlier without being hungry. Thank you also so much for sparing no effort to send us the forgotten I-Pod. We got it back safely. We warmly recommend the small and nice accommodation.

I'd definitely recommend this place! Perfect location, good price, very clean and comfortable.

We had some trouble finding this place, but once we did, it was great! The owner and his wife were very helpful and kind and waited for us even though we were two hours late arriving. Breakfast was great!

WIFI was not functioned well while I had stayed, therefore I did'n check E-mail in my room.

Close to the River Arno very good views of the city surroundings close to the US embassy...well protected from any "threat" but mosquitoes. Carabinieris are all day guarding. Minimum or No use of energy saving lights turn rooms and inside area hot.

Very welcoming host! From the place to the city centre is a bit far for the poeple who don't like to walk,but for me was perfcet to walk along the river Arno. It's very near to the post office,supermarket,and the theatre.For more perfection,I could not wish for my first visit in Florence ;D

As many BnB in Italy, this one also didn't have elevator, but only 1 floor up so it's OK! The owner was very nice n provided lots of info about sights n transport. Room was hugh, lots of luggage space n bathroom was very clean, the room had a very high ceiling so had a comfortable feeling. Location's quite good, only about 10 minutes to the centre, n it's a nice brisk walk along the river. Breakfast's OK too. I'd recommend this BnB to my friends, n would stay here again!

Our stay far exceeded our expectations!! Our room and ensuite was huge, we had a private balcony, the ensuite was the biggest I have seen in Europe. The breakfast was delicious with your own fresh pot of tea, coffee or capaccino bought to your table, toast, ceral, yoghurts, pastries, as much as you wanted. The manager was incredibly friendly and helpful, he even let us use his laptop and printer (though we had only asked where an internet cafe was) to book a room in rome when our accomodation cancelled our booking the day before we were suppose to arrive, well above the call of duty!!! The rooms and common areas were spotless. This really is a 5 star B&B and alot better than some hotels we have stayed in, it has all the qualities of a hotel with the B&B charm and friendliness. We highly recommend it and would stay again.

Very nice place, just in front of the Teatro Comunale so it was really perfect for us. Lovely person.

Nice place. Complete breakfast.

Simply the best B&B I have stayed in Italy for 3-week span. Very classy, clean, and homey at high-scale area.

Very safe place because of the security at the nearby USA embassy. Quite far from the Train Station & the direction provided is not easy to follow especially if there are road diversion due to some road constructions going on outside the Train Station. There was no lift or elevator making it difficult to climb a flight of stairs if you have heavy luggage, but the owner is very nice to help us carry our luggage up. Very clean, good size, nice room with antique furnitures but no small fridge. No windows but it does'nt matter to us. The bathroom is quite big, very clean with a good sized shower area. Great to have free wireless internet if you ask for it. The breakfast though limited in choice is good as it's freshly prepared with the homely touch. Also there are fruits serve. They are very helpful in giving us a map & showing us where to go. I would definitely stay here again & would recommend to my friends.

Nice small B&B in Florence. A bit out of the historical center. Neutral staff.

Hemos pasado cuatro noche en Il Maggio, la situación del hotel es ideal porque esta en una zona muy tranquila rodeada de embajadas. En 15 minutos estas en Ponte Vecchio. La habitacion es muy amplia y esta limpia, no es un hotel de lujo pero la estancia es tranquila y comoda. Por el precio esta bastante bien, el desayuno es muy abundante, tipo buffet y te atienden en cualquier problema.

Will recommend to ppl and will come back again definitely! Everything is excellent with this price~

Roberto was very helpful and friendly. The room was perfect eventhough it was a bit small. The AC was great since you had complete control. Everything in Florence was within walking distance. Just a few blocks from Ponte Veccio right behind the Arno. I highly recommend this place and by the way the breakfast was fantastic. You will love this place.

The bathroom was clean. Easy access to city centre. Close to the station, supermarket and nice restaurant. Very quiet location.

First time visitor. Excellent in every repect. Would recommend to anyone.

Bravo il Maggio!! The location was excellent; far enough from the madness of the Duomo to be relaxing, yet only a 10 minute walk. Very,Very safe neighborhood near the Embassies & Consulates. Perfect continental Breakfast in the AM and quiet at night. The management was superior. They stayed till midnight for our delayed arrival and was able to offer great insight & advice. A great value. We'll be back...

Roberto is great. He took care of us from the very minute we got there providing us with directions, recommendations and great breakfast (the best ones of our whole trip!!). I will recommend this B & B to everyone. As for me, I would go back over and over again! Roberto, Grazie Mile!!!

We arrived very late, and the manager was really very kind as he waited for us. Rooms are very simple and would need to be a little refurbished. During the night it was also alittle bit cold. ..they definitely looked better in the pictures...

Quite a lovely place and the room fairly comfortable. Ours didn't have a window however but it was still a nice stay. I would say it's only a 10 minute walk to the train station and very close to the Duomo and Uffizi. The manager was very friendly and helpful, we would stay again.

Everything was very nice, very quite area. Just ten minutes walking from the center. Very big and comfortable bathroom. But , for Breakfast you only had sweet things, no ham or cheese, just toasts and jam.

Service was excellent--owner helped us get a package from a hotel we stayed at earlier. Breakfast was adequate/good. Only complaint was that the directions to the hotel on the website weren't up to date because a number of streets were blocked off due to security around the nearby US Embassy.

TOdo muy bien. Desayuno, alrededores, sitio para aparcar ya que está al lado de la embajada de USA, el matrimonio propietario del hotel... Tuvimos un pequeño problema de alojamiento y el señor lo resolvió ràpidamente que nos envió a otro hotel de su propiedad más céntrico y mejor sin coste alguno. Lo mejor de todo fue el matrimonio tan encantador y accesible. Recomendable 100% ---------------------- Everything very well. Breakfast, the environs, site to park because it's near to the USA embassy, the propietary marriage of the hotel... We had a small problem of lodging and the gentleman solved it quickliest that he sent us to another hotel of his propety more centric and better without cost some. The best thing of everything was the so charming and accessible marriage. Recommendable 100%

Very nice B&B, the best I've been so far; warm welcoming by the owners. Spacious and comfortable room, good breakfast. Quiet and safe neighbourhood just 10-15 minutes walk from train/bus station and town centre.

Very comfortable, very clean room , good bed, large bathroom and great breakfast choice. Overall very good value for money in a quiet area of Florence, approx 1 mile from the centre. Reccomend it as a good place to stay.

Very accomodating and welcoming owner. Great continental breakfast. Very clean, tidy and well-furnished interior. Very safe and quiet area that is only a 10 minute walk from the SMN train station. Highly recommended.

We recently stayed at the Residenza Il Maggio on a trip from Rome to the Dolomites. We arrived at the train station in Florence and had a short 10 min flat walk to the hotel which was easy to find. We were welcomed by Roberto, the hotels manager, who had stayed on past his usual 12pm knock off time to make sure that we were accommodated. The location of this B&B is great. It is in a very quiet area of Florence near the embassies. Only pedestrian traffic is permitted in the area. The B&B is situated approx 40m from the River Arno and is around a 10 minute stroll to the main centre of Florence. This was great as it allowed us to see the city open up to us as we walked along the river. Roberto was only too eager to please when it came to recommending what Florence has to offer the visitor. When we stated that we wanted to eat where locals eat, his eyes lit up and he rattled off several great Trattorias and restaurants...which we tried and can confirm their greatness for both quality and price! The rooms are the perfect B&B room. Meaning ample room, clean, serviced and with all the necessary amenities, including a spacious bathroom. The rooms were warm (it was Winter) and the bed comfortable. Breakfast is served by both Roberto and his lovely wife Leah in the common room. It consisted of a freshly made coffee, juices, pastries, ceareals, fruit, yoghurt, toast and jams. It was delicious and fresh. We will highly reccommend this B&B to anyone wishing to stay in Florence as it was one of the highlights to stay at a wonderful residence and see the wonderful sights that Florence has to offer. We will return...the sooner the better!

Fantastic!!!

This is a quiet, safe and clean place to stay inexpensively. The staff was kind and very very helpful with reservations and locations. It is small but has all the basics needed. I would recommend it for anyone on a budget who would like a clean place to sleep and bathe.

Close to river, in a very quiet area with a nearby park for running or whatever. Still within 10-15 minutes of most Florence attractions. Nice people running it also.

Mr. Roberto and his wife are lovely people. They are very helpful and good recommendation on restarants. The room is very clean and nice, the shower is good and the breakfast is good....the price is reasonable. If I visit Florence next time, we will choose to stay here again...

My wife and I chose Residenza il Maggio as we attended the opera at the Teatro Comunale and its location was perfect, right across the street. However, it is a 15 minute walk to the historic centre, but that was fine with us. The accomodation and hospitality were excellent and as we expected from the web site. Since the appartment is very near the US consulate it is quiet as the streets are completely closed to traffic in that area.

Ruhige Unterkunft mit Nähe zu Zentrum und Hbf. Bei frühzeitiger Internetbuchung guter Preis. Tagespreise meines Erachtens zu teuer. Bis auf den Bettvorleger sauber und empfehlenswert. Großes Zimmer. Gerne wieder.

A b&b which was made very quiet and safe by the proximity of the US embassy. The welcome was warm and helpful, and our host spoke excellent English. Breakfast was fine, with some very welcome fresh fruit.

We were for a trip of 10 days in Italy for sightseeing... Thanks to you and your facilities we spent a super & beautiful stay in your town. Congratulations.....

Robert gave us great information on things to see and places to eat.I would certainly stay at this bed and breakfast again.

This bed and breakfast was a great value, had air conditioning for the summer heat and a great breakfast (croisants, cereal, yogurt, juice, cappiccino, fruit). Robert, the inn keeper, was very helpful and english was not a problem. Robert was helpful with suggestions, directions and reservations.

The location is in an no car area with TV control, but the employ can permit the entrance. This information was not given with the confirmation, so we walk with all luggage when this could be avoided

We like it very much. it's a nice location, very comfortable and amply room with nice balcony and enormous bathroom! breakfast is ok, but not remarkable. the price is ok, but a little to high.

This is an awesome hotel and I recommend it to everyone wanting a nice, relaxing stay in Florence. We stayed for two nights. Breakfast was great. I plan on visiting again very soon.

We stayed in two different rooms at this accomodation. Both were very nice. Both had full bathrooms in the room. The superior room was larger and had a balcony; it was very, very nice. The regular room was smaller, closer to the entrance, but also very nice.

Very handy, if you want to go to opera!

The room was a bit small but the couple who runs the place is very nice.

Very good accommodation in quiet part of Florence, but within walking distance of all attractions.

Residenza Il Maggio was really great. The 3 person room was spatious and clean. There was a small balcony that overlooked the street. The bathroom was very big! We enjoyed our stay and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The location could be a downside-it's about a 15 minute walk to the center of town. But it is right by the US Embassy so it is relatively quiet and safe. The only other thing is the long staircase up to the B&B that might be hard to climb if you have bad knees or heavy luggage! I would definitely stay there again when in Florence.

I felt very well at the little hotel, everything is in walking distance, and the geographic location is great. I was on a business trip and will definately come back.

We enjoyed our stay in Florence at the Residenza Il Maggio. Roberto and David were very helpful, and courteous. The breakfast and the room was very nice. The property is within walking distance of most of the city sites, and attractions. We had a nice time, and recommend this B&B to anyone wanting to visit Firenze.

We enjoyed our stay for our one night in Florence. The only problem was that we left our window open in the evening and were awakened during the night by mosquitoes. In the morning we had several mosquito bites.

The hotel was one of the high points of our trip to Milan. Will no doubt stay again when I return. Staff were extremely helpful, place was beautifully decorated and immaculatly clean. There are only 5 rooms the choose from but what it lacks in size it makes up in all other aspects. Blog entry on trip to Milan http://www.eamonlane.com/?p=11

En general el lugar es excelente, la ubicación inmejorable y el trato de Roberto y su señora (propietarios) es muy bueno; siempre dispuestos a colaborar con cualquier información y apoyo. Las habitaciones son inmejorables. No dudaría en volver a llegar allí, si algún día volviese a Florencia.

It was a really nice stay in a pleasant place. Roberto & Ana are incredibly nice and their place is good located in a quiet place. I hope I'll come back!

Odeur très génante de pot pourri dans tout l'hôtel qui donne mal à la tête Poussière sous les lits Serviettes pas changées de tout le séjour (une semaine)

Proche du centre historique (1/4 heure à pied). Possibilité de garer la voiture au pied de l'immeuble gratuitement. Très calme dans une impasse. Ambiance un peu froide toutefois,le propriétaire ne reste pas sur place.

We were welcomed very kindly, though the train was very late (just after midnight). White room and very clean, but without any window (room # 4) and without any typical feature, like we were in a little international stardard hotel. Very disappointing for typical B&B lovers (you can find them everywhere else in France or UK, or in Ravenna in Italy for example), specially in this city of arts and culture. lavatory in the next room was a little too noisy, when activated at 7 a.m., but, otherwise, the room was very quiet. It is in the surroundings of the American consulate, and, since the 11th of september, all the streets around are blocked. A good spot to visit Firenze, not too far from the historical center.

Excellent service,accomadation,and value.Very kind and friendly and accommodating personnel. Location is good, with nose levels to a minimum.

The "Il Maggio" is easily described: perfect! Our room was clean, spacious and quiet. Moreover, it´s nicely decorated. You have aircondition, a TV and even a mini fridge. The bathroom is spacious, very clean and well equipped. The breakfast is the best I´ve seen so far in a B&B. Roberto and his wife are not just doing their job extremely good. They do it in a warm and friendly manner, making you forget you´re not at home. Thank you very much!

The room was too little and there's a very very little frigobar (without facilities of drink inside)

The rooms were smaller than what appeared on the website, however they were clean and well heated for a white winter in Florence! Roberto and Lia were welcoming and breakfast was fresh with a wide variety available, however not seeing them through the day made accessing tourist information difficult. The location was suitable for couples as it was away from the main areas of Florence. It was a 15 minute walk to the centre of the city. The B&B was great value for what we paid and would consider staying again - now we know the shortcuts around Florence!

The hotel is very close to the United State Embassy, so as there is Police all the day. Also near the hotel there is the restaurant-pizzaria "Rotonda" which it offers very good and generous food with good prices.

We had a wonderful stay here. Would have been nice to have some tea/coffee making facilities but otherwise this was excellent!

The b&b is very nice and it is very well located. The houselord is really kind. We had a nice time in florence also due to this beautiful b&b.

Highly recommended!! Il Maggio makes our stay in Florence even more memorable. Thanks for Roberto and his wife's warm welcome and introduction of the place. He explained so clearly how can we watch a soccer game. We will definitely choose Il Maggio if we visit Florence again!

Very nice clean and quiet place. The pepople are nice and make sure that everything is like you want. Is located in a nice and quiet street and about 10 minutes walk from historical center. We recommand this place and will be staying again at this place next time arround

Very helpful host, good english spoken. Quiet location with about 15min walk to centre of Florence. Nice room with a good breakfast with large choice of fruits, cereal and breads etc. Good value for money.

Staying at Residenza Il Maggio was a wonderful experience. Robert was very helpful in making suggestions on restaurants and sites that really made our trip to Florence special. Thanks!

The best place I have ever stayed for the money. It is right in the heart of Bellagio, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and just steps from the lake. The "staff" is a wonderful, friendly, helpful family whose pride in their business is apparent. My room was spotless, comfortable, quiet, and beautifully furnished. Breakfasts were fabulous -- pastries, breads, hams, cheeses, cereals, yogurt, juices, coffee made just for you. This is the place to stay in Bellagio.

Il Maggio is just excellent, stylish, excellent location and very good value. Roberto and his wife are great hosts.

Great B&B, delicious breakfast. Safe location (near American Embassy - armed guards). Would stay again.

My sister and I were very grateful to find the B&B almost exactly as the description. The owner even found us walking down the street and directed us (2 American sister...I quess we stuck out like a sore thumb). The accomidations were more than we had expected, we had heard some horror stories of European accomidations. I would highly recommend it and would stay there again. We also took the open tour bus (red double decker bus) that we would highly recommend for tourist like ourselves as well, you can get on and off for a full 24 hours.

The room is very good comparing with the price.It's even better than some 3 stars I stayed before and also the owener are friendly. However, it's not comfortable for traveller who carry a big laggage. they are in second floor with no elevator.

Quite part of the town. Manager not always on premises. Manager came early to fix breakfast one day since we had early morning tickets for Uffizi. Residence is a good walk from the center of town.

My room smelled smoky altho they said it was non-smoking. I thought the pictures online looked better that the actual facility. The staff was very nice and the cappucino at breakfast was excellent. We also needed to make a few international calls while we were there and were surprised at how little it cost when we checked out. They said they charged us their cost and no additional added on fees, so that was nice. It was a little out of the way of the main area of Florence, but if you have a car this is a good location b/c we learned that no private cars are allowed in the city, and there is a parking lot near this hotel as well as many car rental services near here. I would probably not stay here again although it was fine for this time.

The owners were wonderful! The room was pristine and they go out of their way to give you a great breakfast! The location is decent, but is about an 8 block walk from major attractions (Ponte Vecchio, etc.). It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk one way, but it is very near the water. Well worth the stay, and there's air conditioning too!

The price for Il Maggio was spectacular compared with other locations we researched. We appreciated the relatively large room, brand new feel to the building, and individually-controlled air conditioning (which kept our room very comfortable during a particularly warm May). Service was up to par, and the location is reasonable (within 10 min. of most central tourist attractions). The neighbourhood felt quiet because it's away from the main traffic flow. Il Maggio is directly across from the opera house - perfect if you plan to attend the theatre during your stay (which we did).

During our 3-night stay, I found out that the in B&B is under new ownership. The new owners, a husband and wife team, were absolutely wonderful hosts and were very friendly and knowledgable. Room #3, where we stayed, had it's own balcony looking over the Florence Opera House. Both the room and the bathroom were spacious and very clean. The morning breakfast was included in the rate and was very filling. I was extremely glad that we chose to stay at this B&B and would stay there again.

The breakfast was unsatisfactory. Friendly host, but never at the facility and impossible to reach by phone once there. Clean facility. Good location.

Il Maggio was PERFECTO! The hotel was conveniently located a block from the Arno near the US consultate and while close enough to be in walking distance to everything that we wanted to see, it was on a side street and so very quite. In fact, May is the time of the Music Festival in Florence and during the afternoon siesta, you could hear classical music and opera gently rolling into your windows from the Music School across the Via. THe staff was very friendly - particularly Daniel - and gave us restaurant suggestions and off the beaten path local favorites. Breakfast was simple but devine. The rooms were not huge but perfectly laid out with fine linens on the beds so that you felt like you were in a place much more luxurious than what you were paying. I would highly recommend this B&B to any friend or family member going to Florence.