The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo has a wonderful view over the famous river Arno banks (called "Lungarni"), near the beautiful Piazza Santa... more »
The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo has a wonderful view over the famous river Arno banks (called "Lungarni"), near the beautiful Piazza Santa Croce, with a stunning panorama of the city Renaissance beauties along the river Arno and on the Florentine hills. Whether one is staying in Florence for work or for a sightseeing tour, he will find the warmth of the typical Florentine hospitality, in a modern and comfortable setting. The hotel position is ideal for its closeness to the city historical centre. The various amenities provided are banquet facilities, bar, business centre, concierge, conference facilities, currency exchange, disabled facilities, doctor on call, dry cleaning, high speed internet access, wireless internet access, library, lift/elevator, lobby, non smoking rooms, parking facilities - at cost, pets allowed, reception, restaurant, room service, safe deposit box, smoke free hotel and tour desk.
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Location. The riverside Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is located in Florence, Italy. The hotel is within 100 metres of the River Arno and 800 metres from the Piazzale Michelangelo square. Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR) is 10 kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Just outside the historic centre of Florence, the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is a white six-storey building with garage parking at the rear. Potted plants and steps lead up into a spacious lobby with marble columns, sofas and a long front desk. The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo offers a complimentary buffet breakfast at the Restaurant Arno/Fiesole. On two levels, it serves a combination of Tuscan and international dishes for other meals. The American Bar, open morning until late, has a menu of cocktails and light meals. There are meeting and conference rooms at the hotel, and high-speed Internet access on computers in the lobby (surcharge). Grand Hotel Mediterraneo has two boutiques selling a selection of leather goods, gifts, and fashion accessories by major foreign and Italian designers. There is a unisex hair salon at the Armonia Centre, which also offers beauty treatments and therapies from massage to manicure. Across the road from the hotel the riverside park has running paths. Guestrooms. The 331 spacious guestrooms at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo have contemporary decor. All rooms have dial-up Internet access, climate control, minibars, safes and cable television.
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All Review Photos This is an
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Posted Feb 12, 2009
Excellent
All Review Photos This is an absolutely gorgeous hotel to stay in. Going against the typical and infamously small European room, the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo offers a shockingly spacious and comfortable place to sleep. Upon walking into our triple...
Very spacious room, good location.The
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Posted Jul 21, 2006
Excellent
Very spacious room, good location.The shower head was not mounted ; you had to hold it while showering.“This was a great hotel compared to others I've stayed at in Italy; very spacious, clean room. the hotel staff was very helpful in booking museums ...
My wife and I chose a "superior room."
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Posted Jun 28, 2006
Excellent
My wife and I chose a "superior room." It was small, but clean, quiet and comfortable, with a beautiful view. It also came with robes and slippers. The food was good, but the service was very slow and the menu choice was limited. We went to the...
hotel was clean. i dont think they
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Posted Jun 19, 2006
Good
hotel was clean. i dont think they changed the sheets everyday, but the location was great. just down from the museums and across from the arno. get the upscale room. the normal room is like a dorm room.
Contrary to other reviews, this is NOT
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Posted Jun 08, 2006
Good
Contrary to other reviews, this is NOT in an unsafe neighborhood. BONUS-Single rooms are a double bed.. Unheard of in Europe! I am a late sleeper though and would have liked a do not disturb sign as housekeeping knocked by 10ish.
This place was great. The rooms are
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Posted Dec 09, 2005
Excellent
This place was great. The rooms are huge. It really has a feel like a large American hotel. The staff was great. This hotel is right on the Arno River; my room had a view of a wonderful park and the river across the street. The hotel has an okay...
LocationBaked (?) bacon“This was the
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Posted Apr 08, 2005
Good
LocationBaked (?) bacon“This was the best hotel we stayed in during our tour in Italy. Our room was very nicely decorated and a little of the Arno could be seen from our window. As in most places in Italy, the linens where wonderful. We also had the ...
All Review Photos The first time I
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Posted Jul 01, 2001
Okay
All Review Photos The first time I visited Florence, we stayed here as part of a tour. The room was spartan and small with a view overlooking a courtyard (but at least it was quiet). They have rooms overlooking the river as well. The best thing...