Ruby Bea Hotel Florence

First of all, I think you should only choose this hotel if the price is exceptionally good value. It's like a high-end youth hostel, with virtually no service. There's no landline in the room, and you can't find housekeeping when you need toiletries or towels. Even though the front desk can check your reservation information on the computer during check-in, you still have to fill out a ton of information on a tablet, and each person staying there has to do it. It's incredibly annoying and time-consuming! The room layout is incredibly confusing, like a maze. I've seen some reviews mentioning difficulty finding your room, but at the time, I didn't understand why. I was speechless after checking in. You have to navigate through several fire doors and various staircases to find your room. Honestly, I'm a very good navigator, but I still struggled to find my way back to my room at first. I didn't buy breakfast, so it felt like a poor value. The room was okay, but the shower water leaked in the bathroom. The location is okay; walking to the cathedral is manageable, but any further would be a bad experience on a hot day. A note for those driving: The hotel isn't inside the ZTL, but it's close by. If you're not sure where to park, be careful not to drive into it. As for parking, the hotel entrance is on a main road, so temporary parking isn't available. The hotel recommended a parking lot, but I found it quite expensive (of course, if you're willing to pay, that's fine). I parked all three nights in the blue spots on the side roads behind the hotel. They're free after 8 PM, have plenty of spots, and are packed. If you run out of space, park further away and there will be space. Don't worry about your car being vandalized; the roadside parking is full.

This is a very new and stylish hotel. The loft room is very spacious and the transportation is very convenient. There is a tram stop downstairs, which is convenient for getting to the train station, airport, and various attractions. My family said they loved it. This is the most satisfying hotel on this European trip.

There were mosquitoes when I slept, both nights

A room dominated by white makes people feel comfortable

The overall cool color scheme is suitable for the hot summer in Florence. The rooms are large and the hotel has a sense of design. The hotel does not provide drinking water in the room, but you can drink free frozen lemonade downstairs, which is also good.