The Hotel Palazzo Montebello is housed in an 18th-century residence with a private garden on Via Giuseppe Garibaldi. It is a 4-star hotel with a gym and sauna, a few minutes from the station, for guests who like to walk everywhere and have some green space to come back to.
Location and getting around
Santa Maria Novella station is about a 10-minute walk away, and the Fortezza da Basso and the Mercato Centrale (San Lorenzo) about 15. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral), Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are about 20 minutes on foot.
According to the hotel, the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is about 12 minutes’ walk away.
Rooms and facilities
The building has been renovated and combines classic elements with modern decor. There are several room categories, from smaller rooms to suites, all with free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities and a complimentary minibar.
There is a gym and a sauna area. Breakfast is a buffet with sweet and savoury options, fresh orange juice and some dishes which, according to the hotel, are prepared on request.
Who it suits
- Opera and concert-goers heading to the Teatro del Maggio.
- Anyone who wants to exercise or use a sauna during the trip.
- Guests looking for a suite for a special occasion.
- Train travellers who want to walk to the hotel.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Parking and air conditioning are not in the list of facilities; confirm this if you travel in summer. More options in our guide to hotels in Florence.