Hotel W Florence is a 5-star hotel on Piazza dell’Unità Italiana, between Santa Maria Novella station and the Duomo. It has a terrace with views, a bar, a sauna and 24-hour reception. It is a good fit if you want to be at the hotel within a few minutes of leaving the train.
Location and getting around
The square is about a 5-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella station, from the Central Market (Mercato Centrale) at San Lorenzo and from the Duomo (Florence Cathedral). The Accademia Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and the Fortezza da Basso are about 10 minutes on foot. According to the property itself, Florence Airport (Peretola) is about 7 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The information available focuses on the shared facilities:
- Terrace with panoramic views.
- Cocktail bar.
- Sauna.
- Reception and room service 24 hours a day.
For breakfast you can choose between a buffet, à la carte or continental. No information is available on room equipment or parking.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you take day trips by train around Tuscany and come back each night.
- A good fit if you like a drink on a high terrace at the end of the day.
- Ideal if you arrive very late or very early: reception is always staffed.
- A good fit if you are visiting for a trade fair at the Fortezza da Basso, about 10 minutes’ walk away.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Ask about the sauna conditions before you book. To compare with other places to stay in the area, see the hotels in Florence.