This hotel enjoys a prime setting, lying at the heart of Florence. The hotel is located on Piazza Santa Maria Novella, offering guests the ideal setting from which to explore the rich history and heritage of this captivating city. The hotel is located just a short walking distance away from the Duomo, the Campanile di Giotto and the Uffizi Gallery. Links to the public transport network are to be found nearby. This hotel enjoys a long, rich history, dating back to the beginning of the 15th century. Bathing visitors in culture and history, the hotel has beautifully combined contemporary influences with elements of a bygone era. The hotel features beautifully-appointed guest rooms, which exude classical beauty and refined elegance. The hotel boasts the only rooftop pool in the historical centre of Florence, heated and open from April to October. *** Check in will be at 3. 00 pm. Our guest can reach the hotel at any time of arrival day – in case the room is ready we will be pleased to allow check in earlier than 3 pm. If not, we will proceed with registration and luggage storage (free).