There are many breath-taking sights within a few minutes' walk of this hotel's front door. It is just 1 minute away from the Santa Maria Novella station, next to the Palazzo dei Congressi and the Fortezza da Basso, which is home to numerous international conventions and exhibitions. The city centre of Florence is some 800 m away. Amerigo Vespucci Airport is around 5 km away and Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa is around 80 km away. A sumptuous blend of old and new, this 1930s-built former mansion has been entirely refurbished to provide guests with all modern comforts in a pristine and fresh yet traditional setting. A welcoming atmosphere ensures that a stay in one of the 14 guest rooms is fuss-free and relaxing. Hotel facilities include a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, breakfast room, laundry service and garage. While all rooms have been recently refurbished, some original features such as the tile and marble floors have been retained. All rooms come complete with a few modern twists too, such as a free-of-charge wireless Internet connection, Sky channels on the LCD TV, air conditioning which is individually controlled by the guests, a safe, direct dial telephone and sound-proofed windows to ensure a peaceful night's sleep. The en suite bathroom has a shower and hairdryer, and central heating is also provided. A breakfast buffet is served daily.