Via Della Scala 6, Florence, IT 50123
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The Hotel Aprile Palazzo del Borgo is set in a beautifully restored 15th century building beautifully-restored 15th century building set within the centre of Florence, 600 metres from the Ponte Vecchio. The hotel comprises original features such as high vaulted ceilings, attractive frescoes and a secluded courtyard. The 34 individually-decorated guestrooms either feature frescoed ceilings, wrought iron bedposts and four-poster beds; some have balconies with views. Amenities include cable television, air conditioning, minibars and telephones. Rooms include complimentary wireless Internet access.
Guests can take a break from sightseeing to enjoy drinks in the lush green surroundings of the secluded courtyard, offering impressive views across the city. The hotel lobby is laid out with daily, complimentary newspapers and the lounge bar serves a wide selection of speciality coffees, beers and wines. Three nights a week, guests can listen to the complimentary lecture on the art and history of Florence, given by a professor from the city's renowned university. The multilingual staff can also advise with sightseeing and local information. Located in the centre of Florence, the hotel is within walking distance of the city's wealth of art, culture and history: Guests can visit the Medici Chapel, 300 metres away; the Duomo with its elaborate façade, 500 metres away; the famous Uffizzi Gallery lies 600 metres away Florence Vespucci Airport is four kilometres from the hotel. A taxi to the hotel costs approximately 20 EUR. The airport is a short taxi ride from town, although it is also possible to take the half-hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, which is 100 metres from the hotel. Buses service the city centre; tickets can be bought at tobacconists or vending machines. Tickets are sold on a time basis - one-hour, two-hour or 24-hour tickets. Traffic is restricted in the city centre and parking is expensive, so the centre of Florence is best explored on foot
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Bed Type: Short Description: Standard twin/double room Long Description: One queen bed or two twin beds. Individually decorated with either frescoed ceilings, wrought iron bedposts, four-poster beds. Balcony with view of the Santa Maria Novella Church. Flatscreen cable television, air conditioning, minibar and telephone. Complimentary wireless Internet. Marble bathroom with handheld shower, complimentary toiletries, bidet and hair dryer. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Triple Long Description: One double bed and one twin bed or three twin beds. Complimentary wireless Internet connection. Flatscreen cable/satellite TV. Minibar. Hair dryer. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Quadruple Long Description: One double bed and two twin beds or four twin beds. Complimentary wireless Internet connection. Flatscreen cable/satellite TV. Minibar. Hair dryer.
Check In Time - 2:00 PM
Check Out Time - 11:00 AM
Complimentary Breakfast - continental
Multilingual staff
Star rating: 4
Check in time is 2:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 30 METERS
Cathedral 500 METERS
Ponte Vecchio 600 METERS
Uffizi Gallery-Piazza Signoria 600 METERS
Pitti Palace 650 METERS
Medici Chapel 300 METERS
Galleria dell'Accademia 700 METERS
Santa Maria Novella Train Station 100 METERS
From the Airport Follow directions for center of city and then train station. Take Via Luigi Alamanni 180 meters, turn right.
Take Via di Santa Caterina da Siena 130 meters, turn left.
Take Via della Scala 150 meters.
The hotel is located near:
Santa Maria Novella Train Station: 5 minutes
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