Hotel Room Mate Collection Isabella Florence occupies a 19th-century building on Via de’ Tornabuoni, opposite Palazzo Strozzi. It is a 4-star hotel with extra-large beds and a buffet breakfast until midday, which suits you if you like to start the day late and have the centre on foot.
Location and getting around
Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) are about a 5-minute walk away. The Uffizi and the Central Market (San Lorenzo) are about 10 minutes away.
From Santa Maria Novella station it is about 10 minutes on foot, a comfortable distance for arriving with a suitcase.
Rooms and facilities
According to the hotel itself, the building was renovated in 2024. The rooms have parquet floors, extra-large beds, air conditioning, free wifi, a minibar, a 37-inch flat-screen television and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Breakfast is a buffet and, according to the hotel, is served until 12:00. There is a reading room, a bar and 24-hour reception with luggage storage and daily newspapers.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you find it hard to get up early and don’t want to miss breakfast.
- A good fit if you need to leave your suitcases in storage on the last day.
- A good fit if you will stroll along Via Tornabuoni and the surrounding streets.
- A good fit if you sleep better in a big bed.
Good to know
Arrival is from 15:00; at check-in you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 12:00. Parking is not listed. You have more options in our guide to hotels in Florence.