HOTEL RESIDENCE LA CONTESSINA, Florence – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Apartments
Hotel Residence La Contessina offers 20 apartments in a refurbished 19th-century building. Rooms feature terracotta floors, high arched ceilings, and classic Florentine decor. Each apartment includes a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, and kettle. Bathrooms have showers and lighted mirrors. Some units have loft spaces for families. King Apartments consist of two adjoining studios with two double beds and two bathrooms. All rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and safes.
Dining & Breakfast
A free breakfast buffet is served daily in the basement dining room, which has an arched ceiling and terra-cotta floor. The spread includes eggs, bacon, bread, cereals, pastries, and Italian cheeses. Guests can also explore nearby restaurants like Mercato Centrale, 250 meters away, for Tuscan specialties.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on Via Faenza, 150 meters from Santa Maria Novella train station. It's a 5-minute walk to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and 1 km from the Duomo. Peretola Airport is 10 km away, reachable by taxi or Tram Line T2. The surrounding streets have shops, cafés, and landmarks like the Medici Chapels (350 meters) and Uffizi Gallery (1.2 km).
Services & Facilities
The 24-hour reception provides city maps and museum timetables. A meeting room with AV equipment accommodates up to 70 people. Self-check-in is available via a keypad. Pets are allowed, and children under 2 stay free. Rooms are sanitized after each stay. The interior courtyard has seating, and the lobby has travel brochures and a communal TV area.
Nearby Attractions
Key sites within walking distance include the Accademia Gallery (800 meters), Ponte Vecchio (1 km), and Pitti Palace (1.5 km). The San Lorenzo market is 300 meters away. For green spaces, Torrigiani Garden and Cascine Park are nearby. Via de' Tornabuoni, a shopping street, is 1 km from the hotel.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Vending machines
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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