19th Century villa with private garden located in the lively heart of the town and converted into a 5 stars boutique hotel full charme an... more »
19th Century villa with private garden located in the lively heart of the town and converted into a 5 stars boutique hotel full charme and Florentine atmosphere. 61 rooms and suites deliciusly and differently decorated, but all equipped with most up to date comforts, including hydromassage, wi-fi and interactive flat TV.
Official Hotel Information
Location. The Montebello Splendid Hotel in Florence, Italy is 600 meters from the Ponte Vecchio and the River Arno. Florence's major attractions, the Dumo, Santa Maria Novella, Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi Gallery are all less than one kilometer away on the other side of the Arno. Florence Airport is approximately nine kilometers from the hotel. Hotel Features. In 2004, the Montebello Splendid Hotel opened in the Right Bank neighborhood. The restored 19th century villa surrounds a multi-level courtyard. The cream-colored marble lobby is accented with dark-wood, Oriental carpets and gilded chairs and couches. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk provides services that include complimentary newspapers, currency exchange and safe deposit boxes. Traditional Tuscan cuisine is served in Capriccio restaurant for buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners. In warm weather, candlelight dining in the garden/courtyard dining is available. Il Portico Garden Bar serves a light food menu and beverages from late morning to late night. Terrace seating is available in warm weather. The fitness center has wooden floors and offers cardio machines, weight machines and free weights. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Guestrooms. The Montebello Splendid Hotel's 60 guestrooms and suites are in buildings arranged around a multi-level garden courtyard. The rooms feature Renaissance-style damask walls of jewel-toned fabrics and antique-style furniture. Room amenities include in-room safes and minibars. The ensuite marble bathrooms offer jetted-tub/shower combinations, stall showers without tubs featuring multiple massage showerheads, or shower/tub combinations without jets, bathrobes and slippers. The all white bedding includes comforters with polished-cotton covers. High- speed Internet access is available for a fee. Expert Tip. The Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistery of St John), less than two kilometers from the hotel, is believed to be the oldest building in Florence. It is particularly famed for its three sets of magnificent and artistically important bronze doors and magnificent mosaic ceiling over the baptisty. The earliest mosaics, works of art of many unknown Venetian craftsmen, date from 1225 and depict a variety of Biblical stories.
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The hotel was nearly impossible to find.
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Posted Jun 05, 2008
Good
The hotel was nearly impossible to find. We walked around for an hour at 10pm trying to locate it but since there are no recognizable signs we just kept turning in circles, even though locals kept giving us directions. In addition, I emailed the...
We loved everything about the place no complaints! The service was amazing! Rocco, Francesca and the rest of the staff was class and more than helpful the entire time! It is the perfect walk to the city and gives you a great start to your day...
Rooms are very nicely decorated and have a very comfortable bed. We enjoyed also the food at the restaurant, both breakfast and dinner. The location was perfect to us; a very quite area not so far away to the main attractions.
One of the best hotels I've stayed in. This hotel is simply amazing. Elegant lobby, beautiful rooms and the staff members were top notch, and walking distance to the river.
We have no complaints about this hotel,
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Posted Apr 19, 2006
Excellent
We have no complaints about this hotel, as it was a very nice experience. I confirm what other members said about the friendliness of the staff. The hotel is always very quiet. Despite them telling me it was fully booked, I had the impression we...
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel,
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Posted Apr 05, 2006
Excellent
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, this is really a good place I can recommend. Clean room, great facilities and walking distance to shopping area. Everybody was very friendly and helpful, but in particular Ilvano, the bar man, was super. I spent...