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title: "Hotel Maxim Axial vs Hotel Pendini: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Maxim Axial or Hotel Pendini in Florence? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Hotel Maxim Axial vs Hotel Pendini

Both are in Florence, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Quartiere 1
## [Hotel Maxim Axial](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-maxim-axial-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1599013/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Quartiere 1
## [Hotel Pendini](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-pendini-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1613245/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 150 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Pendini if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)

### Why is Hotel Maxim Axial better than Hotel Pendini?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:30) (−2h)

### Why is Hotel Pendini better than Hotel Maxim Axial?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7) (+0.4)
2.  More guest reviews (524 vs 229), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Maxim Axial | Hotel Pendini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.4) |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 229 | 524  (+295) |
| Rank in Florence | top 35% | top 8%  (+27%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Quartiere 1 centre | 290 m | 280 m |
| To public transport | 280 m | 270 m |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 27  (+3) | 24 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 36 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | – | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−2h) | 14:30 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| David | 640 m | 750 m |
| Uffizi Gallery | 390 m | 390 m |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hotel Pendini prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-pendini-florence/prices/)

## Location

150 m apart

Hotel Maxim Axial: city centre: 220 m, nearest station Venizia Santa Lucia station: 280 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Hotel Pendini: city centre: 180 m, nearest station Venizia Santa Lucia station: 270 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 69 hotels near Duomo](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/florence/area/duomo/)

## Weather in Florence

[Florence weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/tuscany/florence/weather)

## Hotel Maxim Axial or Hotel Pendini: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Maxim Axial or Hotel Pendini?

Hotel Pendini leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Maxim Axial or Hotel Pendini?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hotel Maxim Axial and Hotel Pendini?

The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-maxim-axial-florence-vs-hotel-pendini-florence/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/