Hotel Pendini

Just 300 metres from Florence Cathedral, Hotel Pendini overlooks Piazza della Repubblica square. All rooms are air conditioned and offer satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

This family-run hotel dates back to 1879 and features antique furnishings and frescoes. A continental breakfast buffet is served everyday from 07:30 until 10:00, and there is a 24-hour bar.

The Pendini is well located for Florence's historic sights, including the Uffizi Galley and the Ponte Vecchio, just a 2-minute walk away. Staff at the 24-hour reception can make recommendations on the best places to eat during your stay.

Although founded as a Roman camp, very little remains of this period in the history of Florence and it is little wonder considering the impact of the renaissance period which was to follow. The original Roman layout still remains however in the city centre street plan and at its heart the former Roman forum became the Plaza della Repubblicca, a square which serves the very same purpose today as ever. This is where people meet, where events happen, where Florentine café culture flourishes, and where the Hotel Pendini carries on a family tradition in offering great hospitality for visitors to the city.

The architecture which frames the square follows a rather more neoclassical style than the renaissance churches and palaces which so typify Florence. Many of the buildings date from the 19^th century following the same redevelopments in Paris and the Hotel Pendini is one such example. It may not be as old as the Duomo but it is certainly grand, sitting atop a great arch and overlooking the life and vibrant buzz of the square. Visually appealing it may be but this is no exclusive establishment for the privileged few with the means of the Medicis but rather a friendly, family run property for those who want to immerse themselves in the culture and history of the city.

The Plaza della Repubblicca presents fabulous opportunities for enjoying some coffee and watching the world go by. The cafés here , again following Paris, are the stuff of legend, places where philosophers, writers and artists congregate to share their passions and ideas. A little bit of Paris is welcome anywhere but people come to Florence for other reasons, for the Uffizi, the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, and so much more, and the Hotel Pendini is conveniently placed for those too, with all the most popular attractions just a short walk away.

Parking, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage

Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included