Tag: Hotels near Uffizi Gallery

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Hotel Degli Orafi

Hotel Degli Orafi is located next to the Uffizi Gallery, facing the famous Ponte Vecchio. This four star hotel is within short walking distance of everything. Including the whole historic area, shopping, restaurants and the Santa Maria Novella train station. This historic building is a former Augustine convent of the 13th century. Part of the hotel includes the ruins of an ancient medieval tower

Hotel degli Orafi features several different room sizes. They are elegant rooms with exposed wood-beam ceilings and carpeted floors. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi connection. It also has air conditioning, telephone, mini bar and a safe. Beds are firm, yet comfortable and have crisp cotton sheets. The private bathrooms are clean and have marble counter tops. They provide you with a hairdryer, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

The entire staff is extremely courteous and go out of their way to make you feel at home. They are very pleasant and speak English. They can provide you with some great restaurant recommendations and even call to make you a reservation. Upon request they will book museums or opera tickets. They can be very helpful with ticket and travel arrangements.

Breakfast is an American-style buffet served in a former ballroom. This beautiful room has some wonderful 19th-century frescoes and chandeliers. While sitting you can look out the expansive windows and enjoy the view of Arno River. The buffet has fresh cut fruit, eggs, bacon and smoked salmon. It also includes Italian meats and cheese, fresh breads and pastries and yogurt. There are also gluten free options if requested. The catering staff is attentive and willing to help.

The roof top bar is a hidden gem. The staff at the bar is very friendly. This charming bar offers some terrific views of the Duomo and Campanille. It’s a great place to wind down after a day of touring Florence. If you can try to be up there as the sunsets, it is breathtaking.

Do not miss the opportunity to treat yourself and stay at Hotel Degli Orafi. It would be an excellent experience to complement the beautiful city of Florence.

Tips: Front rooms have a magnificent view. The fourth floor offers a fabulous view of the Ponte Vecchio, the rolling hills and the Arno River. Getting there with a car is impossible. Call the front desk so they can assist you.[/tab]

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Phone number: 39 055 26622

Address: Lungarno degli Archibusieri, 4, 50121, Florence, Italy[/tab][end_tabset]

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Hotel Davanzati

Hotel Davanzati is a family-run business located just a short walk away from Uffizi Gallery. It is close to all major attractions in Florence and only 200 meters from Santa Maria Novella railway station. It is in the heart of the shopping district that includes numerous bars and restaurants.

Hotel Davanzati is a 3 star hotel that offers twenty-one rooms. Most of them are double-rooms; they have several suites and some single rooms. The hotel entrance is on the second floor. They have an elevator in the building that takes you up to the lobby of the hotel. However you have to carry your luggage up the stairs to get to it.

The staff is very warm and friendly. They will go out of their way to be more than helpful. Upon request they will assist their guests into making reservations, getting tickets for museums, guided tours, car rental, train and flight tickets.

Hotel Davanzati has iPads available for guests in the lobby. Not only do they provide free wireless internet access through out the hotel they have a laptop in the bedrooms for personal use.

The rooms are spotlessly clean. They have mix of modern and comfortable furniture. Beds are more than adequate. They provide a safe, mini fridge, and a TV. They have multiple channels in English to choose from. Modern bathrooms with all the amenities including heated towel bars.

Continental breakfast is included (with espresso coffee/ cappuccino). It is available between 7:30 am to 10:30 am.

Hotel Davanzati has a small library with books for adults and kids. They even have free video games and movies.

Hotel Davanzati hosts happy hour every night with complimentary prosecco or Chianti and nibbles that included a delicious fresh-made bruschetta. It is a perfect time to swap stories and discuss places to visit with other guests.

Each room in Hotel Davanzati is a bit different so ask management to help you select the one that fits your needs the best.[/tab]

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Phone number: +39 055 286666

Address: Via Porta Rossa, 5-red, 50123 Florence, Italy[/tab][end_tabset]

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Hotel Alessandra

The location of Hotel Alessandra is superb. It is a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery (houses some of the finest art) and other famous landmarks in Florence. It is situated between Via dei Tornabuoni, a street full of designer shops (like Zara, Mango and H&M) and boutiques and Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city.

When you arrive this 2 star hotel you must climb several flights of stairs or take the very small old-fashioned elevator. You will be welcomed by one of the family owners or their staff. Most of them speak very good English. They are lovely people. They are so friendly and helpful. They will arrange museum tickets and present useful tourist information you might need. Their goal is to make you feel right at home.

The bedrooms are beautiful, clean and spacious. All rooms come with a TV, heavy-duty safe and telephone. Not all of the bedrooms have private facilities. Some of them come with a shared bathroom that is spotlessly clean.

Hotel Alessandra provides free wireless access. They have a VoIP phone and they will allow you to make a free (ten minute) phone call anywhere in the world. You can also skype from your bedroom with a password the hotel provides.

There is a small roof terrace with a lovely view of the Arno River you can enjoy.

Continental breakfast is served in spacious breakfast room from 7.30 am to 9.30 am. It includes a wide choice of cereals, fruit, eggs, cold cuts, assorted cheese, freshly made pastries, coffee and tea.

Hotel Alessandra could be a bit difficult for someone with mobility issues. So you should look into before booking. The hotel has lower priced rooms with a shared bathroom and more expensive ones with a private bathroom. Just ask for something that meets your needs when you make reservations.

If you plan to visit Florence, be sure to consider Hotel Alessandra you won’t be disappointed.[/tab]

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Phone number: +39 055 283438

Address: Borgo Santi Apostoli, 17, Florence, Italy[/tab][end_tabset]

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Hotel Brunelleschi

Hotel Brunelleschi is a beautiful 4 star hotel in the center of Florence, close to the Uffizi Gallery.

It is a very convenient base from which to explore many attractions in Florence. It’s a short walking distance to many excellent restaurants and wine bars as well.

This building has historical significance dating back from the 6th and 7th centuries. Portions of it used to be a church and the tower was used as a women’s prison.

Hotel Brunelleschi has recently been refurbished and it is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are nicely decorated, clean and very comfortable. They all have modern amenities. Beds are very comfortable and bathrooms are great. There is a good size flat screen TV. It offers a wide selection of channels. Free access to the Wi-Fi is available to guests. The espresso maker in the room is a nice touch. The linens and towels were of good quality and fresh. There are plenty of lovely toiletries in the bathroom.

The entire staff at the Hotel Brunelleschi is truly outstanding professionals. They are welcoming, courteous and very helpful. Each one of them performs their job perfectly and with a smile. The concierge service is very knowledgeable.

Breakfast is included in most rates. They offer fresh fruits, meats, cheeses, bread, hot dishes, fresh pastries and cereals. The coffee is very good and they have juices that are freshly squeezed. The kitchen staff is very friendly and attentive.

Hotel Brunelleschi has a small but well laid out gym for their guests.

Santa Elisabetta restaurant is located in the tower part of Hotel Brunelleschi. It is a small restaurant with 7 or 8 tables. Both the food and wine is quite outstanding.

If decide to stay at Hotel Brunelleschi, I recommend booking a room on the fifth floor because the view is remarkable.

Hotel Brunelleschi will make your trip to Florence a most memorable time with breathtaking views.[/tab]

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Phone number: +39 055 27370

Address: Piazza Sant’Elisabetta, 3, Florence, Italy[/tab][end_tabset]