Hotel Columbus Urban Resort Florence is a 5-star hotel with a spa, a gym and a restaurant on Lungarno Colombo, on the bank of the Arno east of the historic centre. It is a good fit if you want full hotel facilities and don’t mind a long walk or a taxi to reach the sights.
Location and getting around
From the door, the Basilica of Santa Croce is about a 30-minute walk and Piazzale Michelangelo about 25. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and Piazza della Signoria are about 40 minutes on foot, a long walk if you plan to go back and forth several times a day. Santa Maria Novella station is about 3.2 km away: with luggage, public transport or a taxi is best. The hotel has private parking, handy if you are touring Tuscany by car.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a coffee machine, a kettle, a minibar, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is free wifi throughout the building and room service.
- Wellness: spa with a sauna and a hot tub, and a gym.
- Eating: restaurant, bar and terrace. Breakfast can be a buffet, continental or à la carte.
- Car: private parking at the hotel.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want a spa and gym in the same hotel to relax after sightseeing.
- Ideal if you arrive by car and prefer to leave it parked for the whole stay.
- A good fit if you are travelling for work and value a restaurant and a desk in the room.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00 and check-out is until 12:00. On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. If you plan to walk everywhere, allow about 40 minutes each way to the Duomo. You can see other options in our guide to hotels in Florence.