Hotel Donatello Florence

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Hotel Donatello
Piazza Indipendenza 23, Florence 50129

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.

Rooms : 60.

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Hotel Facilities

Services

Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

General

Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.

Room information

Each of the 60 tastefully-furnished rooms overlooks the tree-lined square or the hotel’s internal garden. The rooms are adorned with large mirrors, Murano glass chandeliers and sconces and customised paintings.

All rooms are equipped with internet connection

The bathrooms, with showers or baths, are elegantly finished in fine marble.

Food & beverage

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.

Area information

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.

Travel information

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.

Hotel Policies

Check In

14:00 hours

Check Out

11:00 hours

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
One child under 3 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 3 years are charged EUR 25.00 per night and person for cots.
All children from 3 to 8 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.

Meal Plan: Breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: No parking available.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

11:00 The cancellation policy may vary per room type; please check the room description as well.

Accepted credit cards

American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Carte Bleue, Diners Club, Maestro, CartaSi.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

 
 

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Hotel Policies

Check In

14:00 hours

Check Out

11:00 hours

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
One child under 3 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 3 years are charged EUR 25.00 per night and person for cots.
All children from 3 to 8 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.

Meal Plan: Breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: No parking available.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

11:00 The cancellation policy may vary per room type; please check the room description as well.

Accepted credit cards

American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Carte Bleue, Diners Club, Maestro, CartaSi.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Terms and Conditions

Your reservation is absolutely secure. All personal data is encrypted and will be processed in a secure way. We take the privacy of your personal data very serious. Your personal information will only be used to process your booking. We will not charge you any reservation fees for making this booking, nor charge your credit card. You will simply pay for your stay at the hotel. Cancellation is free of charge; provided you adhere to the notification period stated in the hotel cancellation policy.