“You're paying for the location”

The hotel is basic and its glory years are well behind it. The staff was helfpful so no complaints there. Florence is expensive so the price isn't out of line but don't expect a typical 3 star experience. If I were to do it all again I would stay outside of Florence and train in by day. The city is a zoo of cars, scooters, bikes, and lots and lots of tourists. The hotel is on a fairly major street near high end shopping with lots of traffic noise but is is a quick walk to most things.