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Description
Hotel Botticelli is situated in the heart of Florence's historic city centre, just a stone's throw away from the San Lorenzo market, and within walking distance of the Duomo and of the city's most important museums including the Accademia which houses the original David by Michelangelo. |
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The property is housed in an original 16th century patrician home, charmingly restored to preserve its typical Florentine renaissance architectural influences. Of particular interest are the vaulted ceilings which characterise the hotel's public areas and a delightful undercover terrace.
In addition to the charm of the building, guests will enjoy first class comforts and friendly, professional service by the hotel staff. On-site amenities include concierge facilities, a 24-hour Internet-access station and a delicious buffet breakfast served daily.
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:: 200 m - San Lorenzo market
:: 300 m - Cappelle Medicee
:: 400 m - Accademia
:: 500 m - Duomo
:: 500 m - S.M. Novella (main train station)
:: 800 m - Palazzo Vecchio
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How to reach the property
By car
From highway A1 or A11, exit at Firenze Nord and follow the indications towards the centro (city centre) and onto the viali di circonvallazione. Proceed along this tree-lined ring-road until you reach the Fortezza Da Basso (ancient fortress), then take Viale Lavagnini (follow the signs for Fiesole-Campo di Marte-Stadio) and after about 300 metres make a right at the traffic light onto via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Head straight and immediately after the second traffic, turn left onto via Guelfa following the signs for P Mercato Centrale. Take the first right Via Panicale and then turn left into via Taddea. Hotel Botticelli is located at the end of via Taddea on the left.
By train
The hotel lies approximately 500 metres from the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) railway station and can be easily reached on foor in approximately 10 minutes. Exit the station by the pharmacy, cross the street and head right towards the McDonald's on the corner of largo Alinari. Turn left onto largo Alinari and continue straight ahead (this street becomes via Nazionale) for 3 blocks. Turn right into via Chiara which leads into a square called Piazza del Mercato Centrale. Cross over to the far side of the square and turn left into via Rosina. At the end of this street (about 30 metres) you will see Hotel Botticelli directly in front of you.
By airplane
From the airport, either take a taxi directly to the hotel or take the Vola in bus shuttle service which takes only 20 minutes to reach the Santa Maria Novella railway station and proceed from there on foot or by taxi.
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Rooms
The property features 34 comfortable guestrooms, each tastefully decorated in
typical Tuscan style.
All rooms feature a private ensuite bathroom and come equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone, modem connection, safety deposit box and hairdryer.
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