Albergo Firenze in Florence

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The 5 floors of Albergo Firenze are found within a medieval 'tower house' originally occupied by the noble Donati family, where Gemma Donati, Dante Alighieri's wife was born. Walk down the quaint side streets surrounding this gracious hotel in Florence and find the most delightful Florentine specialty shops and boutiques, cafes, restaurants and some of best shops in Florence for designer 'made in Italy ' shopping. All of the hotel's 57 rooms are spaciously designed to make your stay comfortable with air conditioning, and Satellite TV, safety and deposit boxes. In other words… Albergo Firenze is the perfect choice when searching for a hotel with quality and convenience offering you affordable prices all set within a welcoming Florentine atmosphere.

This 1-star hotel is perfectly located directly in the historical centre of Florence, a few steps away from the Duomo and the main shopping areas. Simple, no-frills but comfortable and clean accommodation and excellent value for money regarding its location. Perfect choice for students and budget-travellers. **LOCATION** The hotel boasts one of the best tourist locations in Florence situated right in the heart of historic centre and it is ideal for immediate access to all major attractions. No need to use taxi as all sights are walking distance. The hotel is situated in a small quiet courtyard off Via del Corso shopping street and it is right next door to Dante Alighieri's house. Central train station S.M. Novella (which has bus connection to the airport) is only 10-min walk from the hotel (5 mins by taxi). **EXTERIOR** The property is a traditional 4-storey palazzo-style building. **LOBBY & EXTERIOR** Lobby area is medium in size and pleasantly appointed. Reception is served 24 hours and offers concierge services. The elevators are very small and old-fashioned. **ROOMS** Rooms are small to medium in size. They are very simply appointed in a functional style with plain furniture and limited amenities. However, they are reported to be very clean and comfortable. Rooms have air-conditioning (however limited functionality) and a small TV with satellite channels. Rooms at the front may incur some noise from outside at busy hours. **RESTAURANTS & BARS** There is no restaurant or bar in the hotel, but some drinks are available at reception. Breakfast is very limited (offering only rolls, cereal, yoghurts and hot drinks. **OTHER INFORMATION** Pets not allowed.

The hotel is situated right in the heart of historic Florence and is ideal for immediate access to all major attractions. It is right next door to Dante Alighieri's (Italy's Shakespeare) house. No hotel can be more central than this one.

The bedrooms, which are medium in size, are neat and tidy, but functional rather than luxurious. The bedrooms and bathrooms are in a fair condition.

This hotel has no restaurant, but it is situated in the heart of Florence's culinary and gastronomic centre.

The lobby is medium in size; the reception desk is in front of the entrance, and at the left side there is a sitting area composed of coffee tables and dark chairs. A Florentine 'fresco' is on the wall. Drinks are available from the reception, and the friendly staff are always eager to help.

The hotel is situated in a quiet street, away from the hustle and bustle of Via Calzaiuoli, Florence's main shopping street.

This is an ideal property in an excellent location. Although officially a 1-star property, the comfort and quality of the hotel is of a higher standard. MS 03/07

General Information: It's no mystery why visitors love our charming hotel. We have a superb location which puts you within minutes of the best that Florence has to offer from the Duomo, the David, the Uffizi Gallery, and excellent dining options sure to please every palate. We offer you a warm welcome together with nice affordable rooms.Location:The hotel is located in the heart of the old Florence, close to the most important monuments of the town. The building, in which the hotel is located, was built in the 13th century for the powerful Donati family.Area:Hotel Firenze is a charming hotel in one of the best locations in Florence: literally one block from the Duomo! All of the major attractions of the city-from the David to the Uffizi Gallery-are at your fingertips. And after a long day of business or pleasure in this magical city, one can feed the appetite at any of the area's fine local dining sites.Rooms:Each of the 60 rooms includes a hair dryer, TV, telephone with outside line and air conditioning, to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.Policies:**Please be advised this is a hotel for the budget minded traveler.**

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