The Location...
Located just a few steps from the Santa Maria Novella train station that links Florence to many other major Italian cities, the hotel Corona D Italia enjoys a setting in the heart of the San Lorenzo district. The hotel over looks via dell`Ariento and is perfect for exploring the delights of traditional Tuscan cuisine. The hotel`s close proximity to the central market (Mercato Centrale) and the pedestrian street are ideal to explore many traditional grocers, butchers, fish stalls and florists that flock together on market day.
Nearby Attractions...
The Corona D Italia is only a few steps from the San Lorenzo monument, official church and the burial site of Medici family whose creators include Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Donatello. The marvellous Duomo with the Giotto`s Bell Tower and the Baptistery could be found within a short walk from the hotel, where an excellent collection of finely created fresco's of the Cappella dei Magi is found in the Palazzo Medici Ricciardi.
Inside the Hotel...
The hotel housed in a 19th century palace is elegantly decorated with Florentine ceramics and stucco cornices and feature many modern day comforts. All the guest inquiries are received by the 24 hour front desk while the multilingual staff will take care of your every need. Other facilities include, bar/lounge, concierge, room service, laundry service, safe deposit box at front desk, garage and facilities for the disabled guests. A meeting room with up-to-date communication equipment is available for business travellers while this hotel also features an American bar.
Inside the Rooms...
All 80 guest rooms in this plush hotel are sound proofed for total privacy and come equipped with many amenities such as individually controlled air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, data port, dial up access to the internet, safe and mini bar. The rooms also come with private bathroom and a hair dryer while four rooms are available to be accessed via the elevator for disabled guests.