On Piazza Strozzi, next to the palace of the same name, Hotel Golden Tower & Spa Florence combines a 15th-century lobby with contemporary-style rooms. It has a spa with a steam room and a sauna, and is non-smoking only. It is a good option if you want a spa in the very centre.
Location and getting around
The address is Piazza Strozzi 11/r. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral), Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria are about a 5-minute walk away. Santa Maria Novella station and Palazzo Pitti are about 10 minutes on foot.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have white walls and bed linen and dark wood furniture. They include a minibar, free wifi and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels. Original frescoes are preserved in the lobby.
The Golden Spa has:
- Hot tub.
- Steam room and sauna.
- Sensation showers and a neck waterfall.
- Massages and beauty treatments on request.
There is a bar and breakfast is a buffet, with cappuccino, seasonal fruit and pastries.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want to end the day in the spa without taking any transport.
- Ideal if you are interested in shopping on Via de’ Tornabuoni and nearby.
- A good fit for couples looking for simply designed rooms.
Good to know
The spa and treatments carry an extra charge. You can check in from 15:00 and must vacate the room before 12:00. Have photo ID and a credit card ready for registration. Other 5-star places to stay in this category.