Hotel Vasari – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Vasari Palace offers 27 rooms with air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Some rooms feature small balconies overlooking the inner courtyard. The decor includes walnut and colored wood furniture with hand-painted details, and period art reproductions on the doors. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Dining Options
A continental buffet breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room, which features the original stone fireplace from the building's convent days. Menus from local restaurants serving Florentine cuisine are available at reception, and staff can assist with placing orders.
Location & Transport
The hotel is 450 meters from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and a 10-minute walk from the Duomo. Key landmarks like Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio are within walking distance. Private indoor parking is available-a rare feature in Florence's historic center. From Pisa Airport, a shuttle bus stops near Santa Maria Novella station.
Services & Facilities
The 24-hour reception provides concierge services, and staff can arrange itineraries. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available in rooms and common areas. Cots for children are available upon request, and pets are welcome for a cleaning fee. The hotel is near Fortezza da Basso, Florence's main exhibition center.
History & Atmosphere
The building was a 16th-century convent, later owned by the Strozzi family and French poet Alphonse De Lamartine. Original details like the Tau symbol at the garage entrance and heraldic coats of arms in the breakfast room remain. The hotel maintains a quiet setting despite its central location.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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