We booked our room directly with the hotel and had a great time in Florence. Our standard double room cost 140 euro per night and after a long and exhaustive search the Atlantic Palace Hotel in Florence was one of the cheapest four star hotels we could find. The room was spacious, comfortable and excellent value for money. The furniture is tasteful and the beds firm and comfortable. The décor suits this medieval florentine palace down to the ground and the vaulted breakfast room is the icing on the cake. The bathroom was lovely and the housemaids were meticulous in their daily cleaning of the room. Breakfast was a typically Italian affair and although the Café Latte did excel beyond our expectations. The Hotel concierge was friendly and assisted us with our restaurant reservations as well as Uffizi Art Gallery tickets. Finally, we must mention the Bar man whose Vodka and Martini was one of the best we have had in years!

David Allison, Leeds, Yorkshire UK

Having spent my Erasmus exchange year in Florence a mighty 16 years ago I was a little loathe to go back. However, my better half insisted that we go as the flight prices on ryanair.com were far too good to miss and we both had some free time off work thanks to our professions as school teachers which gives us extra long holidays… Anyway, we came to Florence during the October break and stayed at the Atlantic Palace hotel in Florence which proved absolutely perfect for our sightseeing needs and thanks to the soundproofed medieval walls proved a perfectly safe haven from the chaos that is "Via Nazionale" which is the street upon which the Hotel Atlantic Palace is located. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the typical Italian continental breakfast and thought the croissants or “cornetti” were simply scrumptious. We are already planning a trip back next Spring and hope to return to this hotel where in “peak” season in October we paid 200 euro a night for a double room after having booked directly with the hotel online.

Gail Gregory, Spalding Lincolnshire, UK

I was a little bit apprehensive about the Hotel Atlantic Palace as I do not often venture abroad... the last time I went to Italy was 25 years ago... I needn't have worried as this Hotel was absolutely fine for everything i.e. Location, Rooms and service all absolutely tip top. Everyone we had dealings with i.e. housemaids, waitresses and reception staff were very polite, smiley and generally just very nice, making us feel completely at home in this our first time to Florence. Breakfast is very Italian and there is no bacon however, there is an abundance of fresh fruit and pastries making it one of the best continental breakfasts I have had. Overall, the Hotel Atlantic Palace is a perfectly good value for money hotel in the city centre of Florence near all the main attractions. I recommend it to anyone on a medium to high budget.

George Watson, Edinburgh UK