Hotel in Florence - ten minutes from Piazza del Duomo

Monna Lisa, Florence

This very comfortable four-star hotel in Florence is located around ten minutes' walk from Piazza del Duomo and the city's wonderful cathedral. All the major landmarks are within easy walking distance - the setting for the Hotel Monna Lisa is an elegant Renaissance palazzo building with a modern extension at the back surrounding a pretty, secluded courtyard. The hotel's interior is furnished with fine antique furniture and sumptuous fabrics. Oil paintings and imposing gilt mirrors adorn the walls and there are a number of art treasures and statues by the neoclassical artist Giovanni Dupre (1817-82), from whom the proprietor's family are descended.

There are 45 well-appointed rooms with a selection of singles, doubles and family rooms with additional beds. Many of the rooms are located quietly at the rear of the hotel and all have private en-suite bathroom facilities with a shower plus direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite television, air conditioning, a small, personal safe and a well-stocked minibar. Breakfast is generous and varied with a selection of pastries and cakes, cold meats and a large selection of local cheeses - this is included in the room rate.

The staff on the front desk and both friendly and helpful and available 24 hours a day. The hotel has an excellent restaurant serving a selection of delicious local specialities and classic Italian cuisine; there is also a cosy American bar and a lovely courtyard garden where guests can relax with a drink. Staff speak several languages and there is an internet point in the reception area. There is also a babysitting service and a doctor is on call in case of any medical emergencies. Other amenities include a small gymnasium, a travel reservation service and a limited amount of parking.

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Double room from €104