Hotel Dimora Palanca Boutique & SPA Florence is on Via della Scala, west of the centre, near the station and the Fortezza da Basso. It has a garden, a spa, a restaurant and private parking. It is worth considering if you are travelling by car or visiting for a trade fair.
Location and getting around
The address is 72 Via della Scala. Santa Maria Novella station and the Fortezza da Basso (the exhibition centre) are about a 10-minute walk away. The Central Market (Mercato Centrale) at San Lorenzo is about 15 minutes on foot and the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) about 20. Allow about 25 minutes’ walk to Ponte Vecchio.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some have views.
- Spa and terrace.
- Garden and shared lounge.
- Restaurant and room service.
- Private parking on site.
- Free wifi throughout the building.
Breakfast is available as a buffet, à la carte or continental. Reception staff speak English, Spanish, French and Italian.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you are going to the Fortezza da Basso for a trade fair or conference.
- A good fit if you are driving around Tuscany and need parking.
- A good fit if you like having a garden and a spa to relax in after a day on your feet.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00. Check-out is until 12:00. You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. If you arrive by car, ask the hotel how to get there, because much of the centre has restricted traffic. More options in the hotels in Florence.