"The large stained glass windows opened up to a beautiful view over the park."
Smith from South Africa
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"Breakfast in the garden was nice."
Thomas from Australia
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"Hotel Donatello is a nice and cozy hotel - an ideal place to stay in Florence."
Ole
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Rooms & Accommodations
Hotel Donatello offers 59 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, safes, TVs, and marble bathrooms. Some rooms overlook Piazza dell'Indipendenza with views of mature trees. Top-floor rooms feature unique paintings and larger marble bathrooms. Ironing facilities, free toiletries, and hair dryers are provided. Specify bed preferences when booking.
Dining & Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served daily from 07:30 to 09:30 in the bright dining room, featuring typical local products. Options include hot chocolate, milk, espresso, cappuccino, various teas, and fruit juices. Gluten-free products, soy milk, and lactose-free milk are available on request. A snack bar/deli serves light bites.
Location & Transportation
Located on Piazza dell'Indipendenza in central Florence, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. It's 0.7 miles from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 0.5 miles from Galleria dell'Accademia. Santa Maria Novella station is 15 minutes on foot, with tram service to Florence Airport, Careggi Hospital, and Villa Costanza. ATAF bus line 12 connects to Piazzale Michelangelo.
Hotel Services
Services include free breakfast buffet, roundtrip airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage (additional cost). The hotel accommodates disabled guests. Wireless internet access and a television are available in common areas. Private parking is available nearby.
Property Features
The hotel occupies a renovated 19th-century building featuring stone, colored marbles, terracotta tiles, and Murano glass. A lounge overlooks the internal garden, where guests can have drinks at open-air tables during summer. Smoking is permitted in the garden area.
Must-do experiences
Visit the Mercato Centrale for authentic Tuscan street food.
Explore the lesser-known Bardini Garden for stunning views.
Try the Ribollita soup at Trattoria Mario, a local favorite.
Discover the Museo di San Marco for Renaissance art away from crowds.
Attend a cooking class to learn about Florentine cuisine firsthand.
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10 m²
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2 persons
16 m²
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Triple Room
2 persons
26 m²
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2 persons
30 m²
4 Single beds
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