The Hotel Glimpse is a 4-star hotel on Via dei Servi, the straight street that runs from the Duomo to Piazza della Santissima Annunziata. Some rooms have a private terrace with views. It suits you if you want a central hotel with Spanish-speaking staff and an à la carte breakfast.
Location and getting around
The Duomo and the Galleria dell’Accademia are about a 5-minute walk away. Piazza della Signoria and the Mercato Centrale at San Lorenzo are about 10. You reach Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi and Santa Maria Novella station in about 15 minutes on foot.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a wardrobe, a coffee machine and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some have a private terrace with city views.
- À la carte and American-style breakfast.
- Bar and shared lounge.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Private parking and room service, according to the property.
According to the hotel, reception staff speak Spanish, English, French and Italian, and help you arrange activities, including bike rides.
Who it suits
- Guests who prefer to ask questions in Spanish.
- Couples who want a room with a terrace in the centre.
- Those who want to order breakfast to their taste rather than a buffet.
Good to know
You can arrive between 15:00 and 23:30. If you arrive later, let them know first. Check-out is until 11:00. If you want a terrace, choose a room type that includes one. As it is in the historic centre, ask the hotel about access by car. More places to stay in Florence.