The James Suite Hotel Firenze is a 5-star hotel on Via di Mezzo, in the Santa Croce neighbourhood, set in a former 16th-century monastery. It keeps its frescoes, columns and an inner courtyard with a well, and suits travellers who want a small hotel in a historic building.
Location and getting around
The Basilica of Santa Croce is about a 5-minute walk away. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and the Accademia Gallery are about 10 minutes on foot.
Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi are about 15 minutes away, as is Piazzale Michelangelo. Santa Maria Novella station is about 25 minutes’ walk: with luggage, a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
The building keeps original frescoes, antiques and columns from the monastery period. Breakfast and the aperitif are served in the inner courtyard, next to the well.
Some rooms have a balcony with views over the city’s rooftops; others face the cloisters. Breakfast can be continental, American, buffet or à la carte.
According to the property itself, it is a member of the SLH hotel group.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you like the idea of sleeping in a restored monastery.
- Ideal for couples who want breakfast in a cloister.
- A good fit if you prefer to stay in Santa Croce and see the centre on foot.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Photo ID and a credit card are required. No parking is listed. More places to stay in our Florence guide.