Located in a quiet street Florence's historic center, just 50 meters from the Duomo, the Calzaiuoli Hotel's renaissance façade conceals a fully modernized hotel. The air-conditioned guestrooms enjoy varied city views from their elegant, long windows. Décor is modern with a Florentine-style twist; white linen and soft, pastel paintwork contrast with rich-colored soft furnishings. All rooms have bathrooms with marble fittings, Internet access, televisions, telephones and safes.

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfasts each morning in the hotel's breakfast restaurant or in the comfort of their own rooms, thanks to room service. Drinks are available from the lounge bar and informed staff can provide information about sightseeing and shopping tours of the city. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange service, and there is a parking garage nearby (¬26 per day including pick-up and delivery of vehicle). As well as comfortable chairs and a television, guests will find Internet access in the lobby. The hotel is centrally located for exploring the city's plethora of cultural and architectural sights. The Duomo, Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio are within 100 meters of the hotel, while the Pitti Palace is less than 300 meters from the hotel. Florence Vespucci airport is about six kilometers and approximately a 20 minute journey from the hotel's vicinity. The airport is a short taxi ride from town (costing ¬13- 16) although it is also possible to take the half-hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the center of Florence.