Your reservation is guaranteed by your credit card but no money will be debited when you book. Only if you don’t show or fail to cancel in time do we reserve the right to charge you for the first night, otherwise you just pay the full amount by any means you wish when you come to check out.

If you want to arrange a parking space in advance just leave a note in the message box when you book online and we’ll get back to you.

» Why’s it called Mario’s Hotel?
Mario was the historical owner of this property, he took it from a small guest house with only 4 rooms to a 16 room official 3 star hotel. Now owned and run by Leonardo and 2 brothers the Hotel maintains its authentic Florentine atmosphere and excellent value for money accommodation in Florence.

» Can we get into the historical centre easily from Mario’s Hotel?
Certainly, it’s a 10 minute walk to Brunelleschi’s Dome or Piazza Signoria. The main train station of Santa Maria Novella is only a few minutes wlk

» Do you have disabled facilities?
No, because of the age of the building we’re unable to install a lift. There are 18 steps up to the Hotel Mario.

» Can you arrive by car and do you have parking ?
Yes, we are in the part of Via Faenza near the station. this half of via Faenza is accessible to traffic. There is no private parking allowed however Marios hotel has an agreement with a nearby garage to provide private parking with daily supplement..

» Can we bring pets?
Within reason, yes. No lions or tigers please.

Our modest hotel is too small to have conference rooms but is an ideal accommodation for business clients due to its close proximity to Santa Maria Novella Station and the Fortezza da Basso Exhibition Centre, and you’re welcome to use our fax and photocopier.