B&H Hotels Diplomat - Florence

Hotel: 4 stars

Via Luigi Alamanni 9 - 50123 Florence

Tel:877-662-6988

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  • 8.88.8
  • 7.97.9
  • 7.87.8
  • 7.77.7
  • 7.67.6

 ‹‹ The only downside to this hotel is that it is right next to the train station. However, being so close to the station made it easy for us to move our bags...››

28 Jul 2007 read hotel reviews

About B&H Hotels Diplomat

lobby Hotel B&H Hotels Diplomat lobby The recently renovated B&H Hotels Diplomat is a modern hotel located in the heart of Florence, nestled within the historical and artistic wonders of this enchanting city.

The hotel is situated right in front of the Santa Maria Novella railway station, just steps from the Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, the most elegant shopping streets, as well as the convention & exposition centre and all major sites of interest.

Ideal for business or leisure, B&H Hotels Diplomat offers elegant accommodation and modern services, including free wireless Internet. The convenient location and the cosy atmosphere, combined with all the comforts one may need, will make for an unforgettable stay in Florence.

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Location of B&H Hotels Diplomat, Florence

  • Hotel B&H Hotels Diplomat Via Luigi Alamanni 9 Florence

    City Area:Santa Maria Novella

  • Florence area: Santa Maria Novella

    Position of the zone in the city

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DISTANCES
From the Santa Maria Novella railway station: 100 metres.
From Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport: 25 minutes by taxi.
From the Fortezza da Basso: 5 minutes on foot.
From the Cathedral: 5 minutes on foot.
From Ponte Vecchio: 5 minutes on foot.
From Palazzo della Signoria: 10 minutes on foot.
From the Uffizi Gallery: 10 minutes on foot.
From Palazzo Pitti: 10 minutes on foot.

Rooms at B&H Hotels Diplomat

Hotel B&H Hotels Diplomat guest room double room The B&H Hotels Diplomat offers brightly-lit single, double and triple guest rooms, all featuring a private bathroom with shower or bathtub and hairdryer.

The accommodations boast a distinctive decor and are tastefully furnished with the utmost care and attention to detail. All rooms are soundproof and equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone, free wireless Internet access, safe and writing desk.

Non-smoking rooms are available upon request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Heating
  • High speed Internet access
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Rooms with view available
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Wireless Internet access
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Breakfast at B&H Hotels Diplomat

Breakfast breakfast room A rich breakfast buffet is served from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the charming breakfast room.

Hotel Facilities

  • Access for disabled
  • Credit card accepted
  • Currency exchange
  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Groups welcome
  • Laundry service
  • Lift/elevator
  • Recently renovated
  • Room service - limited hour
  • Wireless Internet connection in the entire property
  • City maps
  • City tour
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Luggage room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tourist information
  • Internet/Email services
  • Lounge bar
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Hotel Reviews B&H Hotels Diplomat

9.19.1

MS
Mature couple
United Arab Emirates, Jul 2009

It is very nice hotel just few meters from the main train station which make your travelling to any place in Italy or even Europe very easy,this is the most great advantage of this hotel. The front office staff was very kind and friendly.

8.78.7

Hee Wu Tan
Mature couple
Malaysia, Jun 2009

No complaints and only have quiet and complete satisfaction in every aspects, price, location, service, efficiency and facilities. As travellers, everything was comfortable. Could not ask for more. If i come this way again, will surely try to book the B&H Ambassador Hotel and recommend the hotel to others. However, I guess I have got a good price for the room with substantial discount.

9.99.9

GC
Group
USA, May 2009

The hotel room was beatiful, very modern, and they had a neat eco-friendly system that will turn off the lights when you leave the room. Room and bathroom were spacious and clean. The lady at the reception was a little weird, helpful but with a long face... Breakfast was great! Very well located!

9.99.9

CB
Family with older children
Canada, May 2009

This location is so close to the train station and yet it doesn't sound like it, even in the rooms that face the main street! Wonderful breakfast buffet selection and lovely panoramic view of Florence! Very spacious rooms and bathrooms - even a jacuzzi tub in our double room! I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel or return there on my next trip to Firenze!

6.96.9

Maria Del Pilar Munoz Marino
Single traveller
Argentina, Mar 2009

I went to Florence for visiting this wonderful city.Diplomat hotel is few meters from train station,an excellent location for those travelling by train as me.Close to main tourism places.There is a very good trattoria 30 meters from it where I had eaten the best italian food! Streets around Diplomat were being repaired but even at night it was safe. Think prices should be cheaper.It is not a 4 stars hotel just a 3 * european hotel.Breakfast ok.

8.58.5

MA
Mature couple
Singapore, Apr 2009

The hotel is located at a convenient spot, that is, right next to the railway station. For travellers arriving by train in the evenings and having a limited time in Firenze, this is a brilliant hotel to stay in as it is within walking distance to major attractions like Uffizi and Academie museums.

8.08.0

CE
Group
Switzerland, Mar 2009

The service during breakfast was very impolite. Remark: We where served by the superviser of service!?

7.77.7

Udaya Bhaskar Kandikonda
Young couple
United Kingdom, Feb 2009

The hotel is in very close proximity to the Train Station and it made our stay very convenient. Since the city is pretty small, the city centre and all the attractions of the city are just about 15 min walk from the hotel. The hotel is clean and sufficient for small stays upto 3-4 nights. The breakfast is very good with a lot of variety and is on the 5th floor which gives a nice view of the city through the windows.

7.57.5

JH
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Dec 2008

We arrived and were upgraded to Wardour suite which was the modern wing of the hotel and very stylish and nice. Great location, just beside the train station although a little noisy early morning since the window is not sound proofed. Great deal for money.

5.65.6

JA
Single traveller
USA, Oct 2008

Very nice property but construction in front a major drawback. Inside the staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Room was a bit small and some aging of carpet evident. Television only had a few local channels and no international ones. Internet signal was very weak in room making work slow and difficult. Brakfast was very nice. Overall it was overpriced, even for Florence.

8.98.9

HZ
Young couple
United Kingdom, Jul 2008

Nice room and high quality! Plus Excellent location!!

6.76.7

LG
Mature couple
USA, Jul 2008

The rug in the room could have been cleaner, but the hotel was close to the train station and it met our needs.

9.79.7

ED
Mature couple
Israel, Jun 2008

VERY GOOD HOTEL- OUR ROOM 454 A LITTLE SMALL BUT VERY QUITE- SO IT WAS OK/ GREAT BREAKFAST- GREAT LOCATION/ WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND

7.87.8

AC
Young couple
Spain, Jun 2008

Al llegar el hotel estaba completo y nos enviaron al "city", por lo que salimos ganando con el cambio el hotel estaba completamente reformado y es una maravilla, el desayuno muy bien y muy bien ubicado, enfrente de la estación de trenes.

8.78.7

Audrey Vitulli
Group of three
USA, Apr 2008

The Hotel was exactly as described. The reviews I read on line were accurate. The breakfast was very good. The front desk/reception were knowledgable, courteous and efficient. It was an easy walk to the Duomo, well located except for the crowds of people immediately outside of the hotel who were waiting for buses. If you arrive by train it is a short walk accross the street. Audrey Vitulli USA

5.85.8

AB

Estonia, Mar 2008

The location is very good if traveling by train, but I was looking for a hotel with internet in the room, which supposed to be there. We arrived and at first found out that for using wireless we have to bay a card for 5EUR, I asked if we can use this password on two laptops at ones, the guy says "yes, sure!" We went to our room and found out that there in no wireless in our room. Went for help to the reception, where we were told, tat everything is OK and in order, it's you pc's fault. Ok, I've tried like a crazy for many hours to get to the internet, nothing! The lady in the reception table was chewing the gum and being VERY ignorant! Next evening I went for help again and the same lady said that, I don't know, It's only you who is complaining, everything is working. At the same time two men came and told that they also cannot use this card in their room. The lady called someone and FINALLY found out that this card could be used only in hotel's breakfast room, where were no plug-ins! And when I logged into the internet, a friend on mine could not use this card anymore, it could be used only on one pc at time and we needed the internet both! We were very disturbed and did not felt to be welcomed. The lady was very impolite and ignorant. I will not stay in this hotel again, because I was very disappointed! It was not even close to a 4 star hotel!

9.49.4

TT
Young couple
United Kingdom, Feb 2008

very good value for money. Ideally located and excellent for public transport.

8.98.9

Carlos Alberto Lopez Ramos
Single traveller
Mexico, Feb 2008

This was the best option I could have reserved. Hotel is at a very convenient distance from rail station and very close as well to the best attractions. Personnel at reception is very professional, special thanks to Mohammed Ali at the front desk.

9.49.4

MB
Young couple
Malta, Mar 2007

a very good hotel for the price

7.87.8

KM
Mature couple
Australia, Oct 2007

Staff were very friendly, offered advice and were in general very helpful

8.48.4

Deepak Singla
Young couple
India, Oct 2007

The hotel is right next to the main train station and as we reaching Florence by train from Rome, it was most convenient.It is centrally located and you can walk to all the major sites like Duomo and Uffizi. We had a great time as you could eat out at any of those steet side restaurants at night and then just walk back.The hotel itself is pleasingly modern and clean.The staff was helpful.The only letdown was the breakfast.Anyway, we would definately be staying here next time in Florence.

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JM
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2007

very friendly, great breakfast in large room. good location if you need the train close by, not the most scenic neighborhood, rather hectic because it's so close to the station.

5.95.9

YING WANG

United Kingdom, Sep 2007

it is not a 4 star hotel. but according to its price, i think it is ok. and i will stay there again next time when i visit because of its convenience.

9.99.9

David Burcham
Young couple
USA, Jul 2007

The only downside to this hotel is that it is right next to the train station. However, being so close to the station made it easy for us to move our bags around. The rooms were great and surprisingly spacious. The staff was great. Good quality for the price.

2.92.9

Richard Bradley
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2007

This was supposed to be a 4 star hotel, it was not. After arriving at the Diplomat hotel we were directed next door to their sister property. We were told we could check in at 2 pm, at 2:45 we were given the key to our room. Neither the TV nor the air-conditioning worked in the 1st room. Another 15 minutes we were in our 2nd room which was acceptable but still not a 4 star hotel. I realize the standards are not the same as in the US.

8.68.6

MT
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Jul 2007

Good location for train station and city in general. Some building work going on but no real problem. given upgrade to what I suspect is the first phase of modernisation. long trek to breakfast aream past workmen. Balcony overlooking bus station however got the evening sun full on which was good to unwind with a beer. Reception staff very courteous and helpful for example with train times.

8.38.3

ELENI SLAFTSOU
Young couple
Greece, Jul 2007

Although our reservation was for B&H Diplomat, we were put to B&H Residence, about 50 meters away, but the second hotel was brand new, with modern rooms and large bathrooms.The view wasn't so great (looking at the bus station) and for having breakfast we had to go to the 4th floor, walk all the corridor to get the elevator to the 1st floor of another B&H hotel.But the breakfast was very rich.Our stay at the B&H Residence hotel was very pleasant and its location near the train and bus stations was convenient.If we visit Florence anothet time we will prefer this hotel for sure.

8.98.9

Wilhelmus(bill) Keeman
Mature couple
New Zealand, Jun 2007

Very close to all mayor attraction when we first arrived we were not sure looked realy dirty neaberhood but when we booked in we gave the rooms and lokation 10 out of 10. Would stay there again .

7.57.5

Min-Ho Lee
Group
South Korea, May 2007

Voucher indicated that "Use of the Wi-Fi Internet connection is included in the price." but they charged Wi-Fi internet...

9.69.6

Omar Khawaja
Young couple
USA, May 2007

This was a great price for a 4 star. Right across the street from the train station - the location was extremely convenient. Florence is small so we were able to walk to all the sites (Arno River, Uffizi, Duomo, etc.). The Church of Santa Maria Novella, McDonalds (yes they have McDonalds and a McD Cafe too!) and the Tourist Information office are all within a 5 minute walk. The breakfast was really good compared to what we got at other hotels. The bathroom was really nice and clean. There were steel shutters on the outside of our window - not sure if that was for security purposes or to keep the light out when we wanted to. The reception on the Television was poor.

8.78.7

Carlos Fabra Dolz
Young couple
Spain, Apr 2007

Very confortable to move between florence an Pisa you don´t have to transport your baggage.Close to railway Station in a crowded zone. Only a walk to the main touristic places. I´ll recomend this hotel to my friends.

8.08.0

Archie Carroll
Mature couple
USA, Apr 2007

The location right across from the train station was perfect. It was only a short walk to major attractions. Apparently, the hotel also owns the hotel next door and our room assignment was there, which is adjoined by hallways, so it worked out just fine. The breakfast room is spacious and served good food and plenty of it. Overall, the hotel worked out just fine and I would surely return, especially because of its convenience.

4.14.1

HL
Young couple
South Korea, Apr 2007

Hotel was clean and location was very good, but staff was not kind. Especially hall manager serving breakfast was too rude and segregationist. I was very angry. I,ll never return this hotel.

6.86.8

JB
Mature couple
Canada, Mar 2007

Unfortunately the heating system in our room was broken and the heat blasted the whole time we were there. The room faced the street and train station so opening the window was not an option. Other than that, we had a good visit and will stay there again. Good value for the money - great breakfast!

9.19.1

LT
Young couple
Spain, Feb 2007

It is a good hotel. I wouldn't rate it as a 4 stars hotel, I think it's mostly 3 starts, but it is nice really, comfortable rooms, good breakfast and the main thing: it is right in front of the train station, and it is very close to Florence's downtown.

8.88.8

KW
Group
Japan, Jan 2007

This is not a comment for Hotel Diplomat but for Hotel Ambascatori next to the Diplomat actually we stayed. I assume Diplomat is excellent too since they are belonging same hotel chain. But if they had informed us we should have stayed Ambascatori in advance,we were not confused at all.

How to reach B&H Hotels Diplomat

By car
Take the Firenze Nord exit of the A1 motorway and follow the indications to the city centre and then to the Santa Maria Novella station. Once you reach piazzale di Porta al Prato take the first exit towards Viale Fratelli Rosselli. Turn right in Via Jacopo da Diacceto and then follow along until you reach Via Luigi Alamanni and the hotel.

By train
Exit the Santa Maria Novella railway station on the right side and cross the street. The hotel is located just opposite the railway station.

Transport Services B&H Hotels Diplomat

Guests can leave their car in a guarded garage located in the immediate vicinity, which costs from €23,00 to €30,00 per day. The price may vary.


Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after 2 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than midday.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Use of the Internet Point is not included in the price and costs €5,00 per hour.
Wireless Internet access is free of charge.
Welcome cocktail is included in the price.
Breakfast is included in the price except for room only rates.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In caso di cancellazione oltre i termini o di mancata presentazione verrà trattenuta la prima notte. In case of no show or late cancellation one night will be charged on your credit card. PREPAYD NOT REFUNDABLE: YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE TOTAL COST OF YOUR BOOKING THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS NOT REFUNDABLE
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 1 day before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".

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