HOTEL CARDINAL OF FLORENCE - RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 25 TO 55, Florence – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Central Location
Hotel Cardinal of Florence is in Borgo Pinti, one of Florence's oldest districts, a 7-minute walk from the Florence Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from the Uffizi Galleries. The building, once owned by Cardinal Barberini (later Pope Urban VIII), has no elevator but offers free porterage service. The rooftop terrace provides 360-degree views of the city, including Brunelleschi's Dome.
Rooms with Views
Rooms range from Single to Deluxe Double with balcony, all featuring free Wi-Fi, LED TVs, minibars, and kettles. The Deluxe Double includes a private balcony facing the Dome. The Cardinal Room has a frescoed coffered ceiling and windows overlooking the Cathedral. Some rooms have bathtubs or coffee machines.
Dining and Drinks
Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. Nearby, La Giostra restaurant, run by descendants of the Habsburg family, serves Tuscan dishes with Austrian influences. Trattoria da Marione, on Via della Spada, offers traditional Florentine cuisine in a vaulted dining room.
Florence at Your Doorstep
The hotel is 1.5 km from Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. Taxis take 20 minutes (approx. €20). Key landmarks include Piazza della Signoria (8-minute walk), Ponte Vecchio (12-minute walk), and the Accademia Gallery (15-minute walk). Staff can arrange guided tours or bike rentals.
Services and Extras
Services include laundry (24-hour turnaround), discounted nearby parking, and airport transfers. The rooftop terrace hosts private dinners on request. For events, the hotel offers New Year's Eve packages with dinners at partner restaurants and Valentine's Day deals with spa access and terrace proposals.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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