Hotel Palazzo Vecchio - Florence

HOTEL OVERVIEW

exterior - entrance Just steps from the church of Santa Maria Novella, near the Fortezza da Basso, the Duomo and all the most famous sights of Florence, the Palazzo Vecchio hotel is housed in an early-20th century building with top quality services and comforts.

The property enjoys a very convenient position in the heart of the city, near the trade show and convention grounds, as well as the major historic and artistic attractions. In large spaces of essential elegance, the hotel offers authentic Tuscan hospitality, a combination of tradition and modernity.

You will be welcomed by the family which has been running the property since 1980, and takes care of all details with seriousness and dedication to make sure that your stay in Florence is as pleasant as possible. The bar is open throughout the day for coffee & snacks. In the evening you can choose one of the numerous restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel, where you can sample dishes of Florentine and Tuscan cuisine accompanied by a glass of good Chianti.

LOCATION

City Area:San Lorenzo

Position of the zone in the city

General map

At the centre of the so-called trade show and convention district of Florence, the hotel is located opposite Palazzo degli Affari, a short walk from Palazzo dei Congressi and the Fortezza da Basso, home to the most prestigious trade shows of the city.
The property also lies in the immediate vicinity of the church of San Lorenzo, with its Cappelle Medicee, only two hundred metres from Santa Maria Novella, the lovely Gothic church with a multi-shaded marble facade. From here you can reach Santa Maria del Fiore and the Duomo, with its famous dome by Brunelleschi, milestone of the Italian Renaissance.
Walking down via Calzaiuoli (one of the main shopping streets along with via Tornabuoni and via della Vigna Nuova) you will arrive in Piazza della Signoria, with its 14th century Palazzo Priori also known as Palazzo Vecchio, from where the hotel got its name.
DISTANCES
From the Santa Maria Novella railway station: 100 metres.
From the church of San Lorenzo: 100 metres.
From the Cappelle Medicee: 100 metres.
From the church of Santa Maria Novella: 200 metres.
From the Duomo: 500 metres.
From Palazzo dei Congressi : 500 metres.
From the Fortezza da Basso: 600 metres.
From the Uffizi Gallery: 1 km.
From Ponte Vecchio: 1 km.
From Palazzo Vecchio: 1 km.

GUEST ROOMS

triple room The hotel offers non-smoking single, double and triple rooms, all of which are large and comfortable to meet the needs of families.

The essential and elegant furniture, in soft colours, is enhanced by the floors made of excellent quality material. Parquet and multi-coloured ceramics add a warm, cozy feeling to the rooms.

Each accommodation is soundproofed and equipped with modern comforts to ensure guests a pleasant and relaxing stay. All rooms feature a private bathroom with hairdryer, air-conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, satellite TV and electronic mini safe. Several rooms have a writing desk and some also have a private balcony.

• Additional beds
• Air conditioning
• Antiallergic room
• Colour TV
• Cot available upon request
• Direct dial phone
• Electronic safe

• Facilities for disabled people
• Hairdryer in room
• Heating
• Mini bar
• Non-smoking rooms
• Room terrace

• Rooms with view
• Safe
• Satellite TV
• Soundproof rooms
• Telephone
• Writing desk

BREAKFAST

breakfast room A comprehensive continental breakfast buffet is served every morning from 7.30 a.m until 9.30 a.m. in the breakfast room.

HOTEL FACILITIES

• Access for disabled
• Air conditioning
• Credit card accepted
• Entire property is air conditioned
• Garden
• Historic building
• Laundry service

• Lift/elevator
• Park
• Pets accepted
• Recently renovated
• Room service - limited hour
• City maps
• City tour

• Front desk - 24 hour
• Front desk - fax service
• Tourist information
• Private parking
• Satellite TV
• TV Room
• Bar

HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL

By car
From Milan, highway A1, exit at Firenze Nord, follow the signs for Centro-Stazione S.M.N.
From Rome, highway A1, exit at Firenze Sud or Certosa, follow the signs for Centro-Stazione S.M.N.
From Genoa and Pisa, highway A11, exit at the end of the highway, follow the signs for Centro-Stazione S.M.N.
When you reach the square in front of the station, stay to the right and proceed for 300 metres. Turn right in piazza Adua, bear right and take via Cennini. The property is 20 metres away.

By train
The hotel lies less than 100 metres from the Santa Maria Novella railway station. Upon exiting the station follow the indications for Piazza Adua. Once you reach the square, keep to the right and take via Cennini. The hotel is located 20 meters away.

By airplane
Florence's Amerigo Vespucci airport lies about 5 km away and is well connected to the city's centre. The Vola in Bus shuttle leaves every twenty minutes for the Santa Maria Novella railway station. A taxi takes about 15 minutes. From piazza della Stazione head to piazza Adua and follow the above-said directions.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

• Private parking

Free private parking for up to 10 cars is available at the hotel.
Taxi service from and to the airport is available on request and subject to charge.