Hotels in Florence

Located in a quiet street Florence's historic center, just 50 meters from the Duomo, the Calzaiuoli Hotel's renaissance fa÷ade conceals a fully modernized hotel. The air conditioned guestrooms enjoy varied city views from their elegant, long windows. Dùcor is modern with a Florentine style twist; white linen and soft, pastel paintwork contrast with rich colored soft furnishings. All rooms have bathrooms with marble fittings, Internet access, TV with pay movie and sports channels, telephones, and safes.
Guests can enjoy buffet breakfasts each morning in the hotel's breakfast restaurant or in the comfort of their own rooms, thanks to room service. Drinks are available from the lounge bar and informed staff can provide information about sightseeing and shopping tours of the city. The hotel operates a 24 hour front desk and currency exchange service, and there is a parking garage nearby (À26 per day including pick up and delivery of vehicle). As well as comfortable chairs and a television, guests will find Internet access in the lobby. The hotel is centrally located for exploring the city's plethora of cultural and architectural sights. The Duomo, Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio are within 100 meters of the hotel, while the Pitti Palace is less than 300 meters from the hotel. Florence Vespucci airport is about six kilometers and approximately a 20 minute journey from the hotel's vicinity. The airport is a short taxi ride from town (costing À13 16) although it is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the center of Florence.

The Hotel Olimpia is a historical corner building situated in Florence's lively Piazza della Repubblica, just 100 meters from the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery. The 24 air conditioned guestrooms have traditional style with matching wooden furnishings. All guestrooms have climate control, safes, direct dial phones, satellite television and bathrooms with showers and hair dryers. Some rooms overlook the bell tower and church.
Guests can start the day with breakfast in a dining room that overlooks the Piazza della Repubblica or relax with a drink in the small bar. Alternatively, guests can take advantage of room service, or watch television in the lobby. Multilingual staff are on hand at the 24 hour front desk to answer any queries, and the hotel has an express check in and out facility. For a surcharge, parking is available for those arriving by car, and the hotel has a lift for guests' convenience. Most of the city's key attractions are within easy reach, with bars, cafes, restaurants, the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Cappelle Medicee, S. Lorenzo's Market, and Santa Croce Church all within 500 meters. Florence Vespucci Airport is approximately seven kilometres and a 25 minute drive from the hotel. The airport is a short taxi ride from town (costing 13 16 EUR) although it is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the centre of Florence.

Location. The Grand Hotel Baglioni in Florence, Italy is next to Santa Maria Novella Church and three blocks from San Lorenzo Church and Via Tornabuoni. Less than two kilometers from the hotel are two of Florence's many museums, Uffizi Art Gallery and Accademia Art Gallery. Santa Maria Novella station is 300 meters from the hotel and 10 kilometers from Florence Airport.

Hotel Features. Once the residence of the Carrega Bertolini princes, the 19th century building that houses the Grand Hotel Baglioni is typical of Florentine architecture. The hall leading to the lobby features high ceilings and restored architecture. The corridors have original coffered wood ceilings and the lifts feature original mirror paneling. The hotel's amenities include complimentary newspapers, coffee in the lobby and tour assistance.

Complimentary buffet breakfasts are served each morning. On the fifth floor of the hotel, Terrazza Brunelleschi restaurant serves Italian cuisine and a la carte menus. The restaurant offers city views and outdoor dining on the roof terrace during the summer months. Wireless Internet access is available in the common areas on the ground floor of the hotel. The hotel offers a business center and six meeting rooms.

Guestrooms. The Grand Hotel Baglioni's 195 guestrooms are decorated with dark wood furniture, green armchairs and parquet floors. The high ceilings in the rooms feature wooden beams. Some of the rooms feature separate sitting areas. Amenities in the guestrooms include minibars. The white tiled private bathrooms offer handheld showers. Some bathrooms have eparate showers and tubs. Shuttered windows feature a stained glass look and have view of the square or the courtyard. Dial up Internet access is available.

Expert Tip. Florence's finest boutiques are concentrated along the ancient street of Via Tornabuoni, just outside the hotel. There are boutiques and showrooms of the most prestigious and world renowned designers of jewels, accessories and clothing.

Overlooking the Arno River, the Grand Hotel is a former nineteenth century palace with original period details. The 107 air conditioned guestrooms feature early 19th century decor in shades of blue, or Florentine Renaissance style decor with rich browns and shades of terracotta; all include richly decorated silk and brocade. Modern amenities include cable television, Internet connections, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms come with bathrobes, telephones, complimentary toiletries, makeup mirrors, and hairdryers.
Diners in the InCanto restaurant can choose between terraces overlooking the river or grand period surroundings. The InCanto bar and InCantinetta wine cellar also offer a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. The hotel offers a small fitness centre, concierge services, tour assistance, and currency exchange. Business amenities include a business centre, several meeting rooms, and a ballroom. Personal shopper service is also available upon request. Multilingual staff can provide tour assistance and book excursions to the city's many attractions: The Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and Duomo are all within 500 metres, and Santa Maria Novella railway station is one kilometre away. Florence Peretola airport is 10 kilometres from the hotel. @

Situated in the centre of Renaissance Florence, the Westin Excelsior Hotel is set on the bank of the Arno River. The former palace offers views of the Ponte Vecchio and Tuscan countryside, and combines modern facilities with the restored splendour of marble columns and stained glass windows. The 171 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in period style with red velvet curtains, antique style furnishings, and Grecian urn prints; all include Westin Heavenly Beds and marble bathrooms with bidets, hairdryers, bathrobes, slippers telephones, and bathroom scales. Modern amenities include Internet connections, cable television, minibars, safes, and daily complimentary newspapers.
The hotel houses five easily adaptable multi functional rooms equipped with modern technology to accommodate meetings, fashion shows, cocktail parties, and banquets. Guests also have access to a modern fitness room with high tech equipment and massage services. Room service is available 24 hours a day, or guests may prefer to dine in the refined surroundings of the Il Cestello Restaurant, or enjoy a selection of drinks in the Donatello bar. Other amenities include babysitting facilities, limousine services, and valet parking. The concierge desk can assist with currency exchange, translation services, and sightseeing assistance. Santa Croce, Michaelangelo's David, and the Ponte Vecchio are all within one kilometre, as is the Santa Maria Novella railway station. Firenze Peretola airport is 10 kilometres from the hotel @

A traditional hotel occupying a grand Renaissance palace in central Florence, the Hotel Paris lies within 500 metres of Cathedral Square. Antique style furniture including some original pieces, rich coloured fabrics and original artworks in keeping with the spirit of the building adorn the 68 air conditioned guestrooms, where satellite television, direct dial phones and minibars feature alongside grand fireplaces and frescoed ceilings.
Guests can choose pastries, cereals, fruits, cheese and cold meats from the breakfast buffet and eat beneath the elaborate frescoed ceiling in the dining room. The terrace offers panoramic views across the city rooftops and provides a pleasant location for an aperitif, which can also be taken in the lounge bar or out on the first floor patio garden. Knowledgeable staff can provide local information and the 24 hour front desk has a safe deposit box for valuables. Many of Florence's key sights are a short stroll from the hotel; San Lorenzo market and Santa Maria Novella Church are within 200 metres, while Rucellai Palace, Strozzi Palace and Medici Palace are all within 500 metres. Florence Vespucci Airport is six kilometres from the hotel. The airport is a short taxi ride from town (costing around 15 EUR) although it is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, about 200 metres from the hotel.

Suitable for business travel, Novotel Firenze Nord Aeroporto is located in the industrial and commercial area of Sesto Fiorentino, Italy. A courtesy shuttle provides convenient transport to Firenze Amerigo Vespucci Airport, one kilometer from the hotel. Attractions within a five kilometer radius include Florence Center, Duomo Cathedral and Boboli Botanic Gardens.
The ultra modern, multi story hotel is a unique piece of Italian architecture, with original features and stark white exterior. Dining options include dinner at La Terrazza, offering a wide selection of international cuisine and an American breakfast buffet. Guests enjoy expertly mixed cocktails in the hotel bar when they are not lounging by two refreshing pools. Nine theater style conference rooms accommodate up to 280 guests and feature natural daylight streaming through large windows. Children are welcome at this hotel and enjoy special gifts and play area with games tailored for specific age groups. Executive travelers appreciate business services such as a fax machine, Internet connections and copy machine.

Spacious guestrooms include sitting areas with comfortable sofa beds. Other amenities include minibars and satellite televisions. Bathrooms include radios, complimentary toiletries and soft bathrobes.

Just five kilometers from the city center, Novotel Firenze Nord Aeroporto offers convenient airport access and amenities certain to satisfy the discerning business traveler.

The Vivahotel Fleming is a modern hotel situated in Florence's Novoli area, three kilometres north west of the city centre, one kilometre from the airport. The 118 guestrooms are air conditioned and are decorated in a simple style in light neutral colours. All have bathrooms with hair dryers and offer Internet access, direct dial telephones, satellite television and minibars.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning and there is an American bar for a drink or cocktail in the evening. Guests can make use of Internet access in the hotel's public areas, relax in the TV lounge or browse the newspapers in the lobby. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can assist with information on Florence, restaurant recommendations and reservations. Guests can take advantage of business services, including cell phone rental and two meeting rooms, and snacks can be ordered via room service. Practical amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk, dry cleaning, shoe shine and currency exchange services, and free parking on site. The Tuscan Local Government Buildings are 500 metres away and Florence Exhibition Centre and the sights of historical Florence are just three kilometres away. Florence Airport is one kilometre away and the approximate driving time is five minutes.

Located one kilometre from the airport and less than four kilometres from the centre of Florence, Vivahotel Alexander Novoli is a high rise modern building, set in Florence's business district. This hotel features 88 guestrooms, all of which include satellite television and Internet connections. Rooms are functional and modern, with cream and pastel dùcor and modern wood furniture. Other amenities include direct dial phones, minibars, safes and air conditioning. The bathroom have hair dryers and complimentary toiletries; newspapers are delivered daily. Complementary buffet breakfast is served daily.
The hotel restaurant, Stagioni Alexander, specialises in local Florentine cuisine, and serves a good choice of Tuscan wines. Conference facilities can cater for up to 250 people in one large room, or smaller groups in the five meeting rooms. The lounge is wood paneled and decorated with floral sofas and plants in pots; here guests can order drinks from the laid back bar area. Guests arriving by car will find free parking spaces on site. Florence Vespucci Airport is one kilometre from the hotel.

Property Type HotelYear Built 1990 Year Remodeled 2003Modern 4 star Hotel Located On The Outskirts OfHistorical Florence. Only 5km From Downtown By Way OfOwn Courtesy Car.