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About the Hotel

Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, Florence, Italy, 50123

Historic Elegance

Hotel Santa Maria Novella, originally named Hotel National in the 19th century, is a 4-star hotel facing Piazza Santa Maria Novella. The building retains historic artwork and features Carrara marble bathrooms with products from the nearby Santa Maria Novella pharmacy. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, and soundproof windows. Some rooms offer views of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.

Dining & Drinks

Breakfast is served in mirrored salons with a selection of fresh pastries, yogurt, cheese, meats, scrambled eggs, and bacon. The rooftop terrace serves drinks with views of the Basilica. For lunch and dinner, guests can visit L'O bar at the sister hotel L'Orologio. A ground-floor bar offers light snacks and drinks.

Leisure & Wellness

The hotel includes a free sauna and fitness room. Massage treatments are available for a fee. The rooftop terrace provides panoramic views of Florence, ideal for evening relaxation. The Napoleon Lounge features relics from the Napoleonic era and a fireplace.

Prime Florence Location

The hotel is 500 meters from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. It is a 5-minute walk to the Duomo, 10 minutes to the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. The pedestrian-only Piazza Santa Maria Novella ensures quiet nights.

Guest Services

Staff assist with city exploration tips. Rooms include air conditioning, premium bedding, and flat-screen TVs. Some suites feature private terraces overlooking the square. The hotel offers ironing facilities, heating, and 24-hour front desk service.

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Superior Double Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Single Room
2 persons
13 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Triple Room
2 persons
34 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Room City View
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Florence200 m
Airports
Peretola (FLR) 6.8 km
Galileo Galilei (PSA) 80.8 km
Train
Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station400 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, Florence, Italy, 50123
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, Florence, Italy, 50123
Nearby
Square
Piazza del Duomo
550 m
Landmark
Campanile di Giotto
520 m
Church
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
160 m
Museum
Strozzi Palace
340 m
Museum
Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore
540 m
Church
Battistero di San Giovanni
440 m
Square
Piazza della Repubblica
480 m
Museum
Medici Chapel
410 m
Church
Ognissanti Church
550 m
Restaurants
Il Grillo
90 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 32r
Vincanto Ristorante
100 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 29 Rosso
Cicalone
60 m
Via Delle Belle Donne 43 R
Chianineria Trattoria dall'Oste
480 m
Via De' Cerchi 40/R Via Alamanni 3/5 R Firenze
Verdoliva Trattoria Toscana
60 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 25R
Ristorante Alla Griglia
120 m
Via Dei Banchi 25/R Via dei Banchi 25R
Braceria Bisteccheria Ristorante Santa Maria Novella
180 m
Via della Scala
Ristorante Giglio Rosso
120 m
Via Panzani 35/R
Caffe Santa Maria Novella
120 m
Via della Scala 1/r
Gelateria “Pasco”
160 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 16R
Gelateria Fontana dal 1914 Firenze
70 m
Via delle Belle Donne 41
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