This hotel is located close to the old market, San Lorenzo, in the heart of central Florence, just a short walk from the cathedral and the main museums as well as San Maria Novella main train station. The hotel provides the ideal base from whence to explore the city's many sights as well as the key shopping venues on foot. It is, for example, just a few minutes walk to the exhibition centres and the Fortezza de Basso. Links to the public transport network are situated directly in front of the hotel and it is around 4 km to Florence airport. This hotel is housed within a 16th century patrician home and reopens its doors to guests after having undergone extension renovation works. The Renaissance architecture and the refined furnishings reflect the Florentine character, while the amenities and services attain the finest modern standards. The beautifully frescoed vaulted ceiling of the hotel's lobby, the exquisite, classic, geranium-bordered Renaissance covered-porch on the second floor overlooking the Market Square, and the unique enclosed alleyway which formerly separated the two buildings comprising the actual hotel, add a further note of charm and elegance. This 3-storey hotel comprises a total of 34 rooms of which 3 are single rooms and 31 are double rooms. First-class comfort and professional service characterized by courtesy and genuine kindness are offered. Amongst the facilities count a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange desk, a lift, a hairdressing salon and a bar. Moreover, there is a breakfast room with a typical dome-vaulted ceiling available to guests and guests are able to gain access to the Internet as well as to take advantage of the room, laundry and medical services. Car parking and garage facilities are on offer to those arriving by car.