Central Florence hotel, near Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio

Hotel Benivieni, Florence

This most inviting hotel in Florence offers top-notch three-star service in an excellent central location not far from the Duomo and within easy walking distance of the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. The lively central Piazza del Duomo is nearby, yet not too close, and the hotel enjoys beautiful city views thanks to an elevated position. The hotel's interior is elegant and simple with an old-world ambience and friendly, welcoming hospitality. The hotel's building has an ancient and interesting history, having served in the past as a fifteenth century palace and a synagogue up until the second world war. The palazzo has now been thoroughly restored and refurbished and offers comfortable relaxing accommodation with lots of modern facilities.

There are 15 generously proportioned and cosily furnished en-suite guest rooms at Florence's Hotel Benivieni, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite television, a personal safe and individually controlled air-conditioning. Breakfast is generous and varied and included in the room rate.

The hotel lobby is wonderfully welcoming with nice wood flooring and cosy leather sofas and armchairs. There is a small library with a selection of books in English as well as plenty of tourist information and guide books as well as an internet point. There is also a friendly bar with an extensive selection of drinks and aperitifs on offer. English-speaking staff are on hand 24 hours a day and there is a babysitting service as well as a valet parking service. Additional facilities include a dry-cleaning and laundry facility, safety-deposit boxes and well-behaved pets are welcome to join their owners here.

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Double room from €160