Hotel Number Nine Florence is a 5-star hotel with 40 rooms and suites, near the Medici Chapels. Its strength is wellness: a medical spa, a Pilates studio and fitness classes. It is a good fit if you want to look after yourself while travelling without giving up a central location.
Location and getting around
The listed address is Via dei Conti 9, between San Lorenzo and the station. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral), the Central Market (Mercato Centrale) and Santa Maria Novella station are about a 5-minute walk away. Allow about 10 minutes on foot to the Uffizi or Ponte Vecchio. Piazza della Signoria and the Accademia Gallery are also about 10 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
None of the 40 rooms repeats its decor: there are designer ceramics and patterned upholstery. The beds are Simmons and the bathrooms are marble, with Diptyque products.
- Medical spa and beauty centre.
- Reformer Pilates studio and fitness classes in small groups.
- Gym.
- Nine Bistro restaurant.
Breakfast suits almost any habit: buffet, à la carte, continental, American or Italian.
Who it suits
- Travellers who exercise every day and want to keep doing so.
- Couples looking for rooms with their own design.
- Anyone combining cultural visits with spa treatments.
Good to know
The room is ready from 15:00 and must be vacated by 12:00. Spa treatments and classes may cost extra: check with the hotel. More hotels in this category under 5-star hotels.