Hotel Donatello - Florence

Located in a green and tranquil square, the hotel is situated in the centre of Florence, just a few steps away from the principal monuments and the train station. The antique 19th-century building, former residence of an eminent and wealthy Florentine family, has been renovated in stone, faceted coloured marbles, traditional terracotta tiles and Murano glass, to offer you modern conveniences in a comfortable and distinctive surrounding. Thanks to the hotel’s central position, all of the principal monuments of the city are easily reachable, including: The Accademia delle Belle Arti, the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. In addition to this, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the convention hall at the Fortezza da Basso and just 60 meters from the Santa Maria Novella train station. The hotel’s staff is available 24 hours a day to attend to your every need, in order to make your stay in Florence unforgettable.

Florence offers many cultural and historical sights, including: - Santa Maria del Fiore: Known as The Duomo, the structure offers panoramic views over the city. - The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge): Held up by stilts, the Estruscan bridge is lined with shops, and is the only bridge left completely intact following World War II. - Uffizi Gallery: Housing one of the finest art collections in the world.

From the Santa Maria Novella train station: - After getting off of the train, turn left, exit the station and cross the street. - Make a right. - Turn left into Via Nazionale. - Continuing straight ahead you will see, to your left, a large tree-lined square. You are in Piazza Indipendenza. Crossing the square you will arrive at the Hotel Donatello, parallel to Via Nazionale, at street number 23. From the Airport: The Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci) is 5 km away from the center of the city. You can easily reach the hotel in a taxi or with any of the bus lines that arrive at the Santa Maria Novella central train station. By car: From the south: - Take the A1 motorway. - Exit at Firenze-Sud. - Follow directions for Viali di Circonvallazione (Ring Roads). - Once you’ve arrived in Piazza della Libertà, take Via Lorenzo il Magnifico. - Take the second turning on your left, then continue straight ahead until you arrive in Via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria. - To your right you will see a tree-lined square, Piazza Indipendenza. To reach the front of the hotel, take the first right and then turn right again. The hotel is street number 23. From the north: - Take the A1 motorway. - Exit at Firenze-Nord. - Follow the directions for Viali di Circonvallazione (Ring Roads). - After passing Viale Strozzi and the Fortezza da Basso, you will find yourself in Viale Spartaco Lavagnini; turn right at the first traffic light into Via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria. - To your right you will see a tree-lined square, Piazza Indipendenza. To reach the front of the hotel, take the first right and then turn right again. it is located at street number 23.

A buffet-style breakfast, with typical local products, is offered each morning from 07:30 to 09:30. The bar and lounge overlook the internal garden where, during the summer, you can have a drink while relaxing at an open-air table. The reception staff will be happy to provide reservations for any local restaurants.