HOTEL ESTER, Florence

Hotel Ester is located on the second floor of an historic building shared with other lodgings, a short distance from the train station and tram to the airport. The famous San Lorenzo market (leather, jewellery, local food) is a few metres away. Numerous restaurants, cafés, and a supermarket are within 300 metres. The location scores 9.3 for convenience, ideal for exploring the city on foot. Private parking in an internal courtyard (€20/night cash) requires reservation. The hotel is just outside the ZTL zone, simplifying car access.

Room sizes vary: some are compact while quad rooms are spacious. All have en-suite bathrooms with shower, bidet, and hairdryer; some bathrooms are newly renovated. Amenities include soundproof windows, electric kettle with free tea/coffee, safe, and ironing facilities. Some rooms are duplex with internal stairs. Air conditioning is available but may occasionally be noisy or inconsistent. Rooms on upper floors may require climbing additional stairs. Extra pillows are available on request. Balcony rooms are subject to availability at booking.

Breakfast is served in a small corridor area; its availability depends on demand - confirm when booking. Some room rates include complimentary snacks and bottled water. The minibar is stocked with reasonably priced drinks. Several trattorias and cafés are within a 3-minute walk, including Trattoria Bondi and Sapori e Dintorni (0.5 km), and the San Lorenzo market offers food stalls. No restaurant, room service, or bar on site.

The hotel offers 24-hour reception with concierge services, free fax/photocopying, and key-card access. A lift serves the second-floor entrance. Self check-in via keypad is available for late arrivals. Luggage can be stored after check-out until 21:00 free of charge; after that, €3 per bag per day. Cots are available. Payment by cash, American Express, Visa, Maestro, CartaSi, UnionPay, MasterCard. The property is non-smoking throughout. No airport shuttle; the tram from the station connects directly to the airport.