from the "Amerigo Vespucci" airport you can get to the hotel:
by taxi: taxis are available at the arrivals areas of the terminals. The aproximative fare for a run to the centre of Florence is about 15,00 euro. Supplements might be asked for luggage, night time runs and public holidays. It's highly recommended to take only white licensed taxis with a taximeter.
by bus: Outside the arrival halls there are Sita/Ataf buses ("Fly by Bus" service) directed to the Santa Maria Novella railway station. The ticket price is about 4,00 euro. Once reached the main train station of Santa Maria Novella You can reach the hotel by taxi, about 10 minutes (distance about 4kms) or by bus nr. 10 nr. 17 or nr.67 (about 10/15 minutes).

from Santa Maria Novella railway station you can reach the hotel:
by bus: In front of Santa Maria Novella railway station there are many bus stops. You can take the bus number 10, 17 or 67.

From The highway A1:from the Highway A1 exit at "Firenze Sud". Follow the directions for the city center for about 3 km (2 miles) and then follow the directions for "Centro-Settignano". (ditance about 4kms)

The rooms are decorated with a tasteful simplicity and elegance, all furnished with a mini-bar, air conditioning, satellite TV and internet connections.
All rooms were thought to satisfy the most demanding clients

Swimming pool: After a long day spent shopping, visiting museums and monuments, or after a business day, there's nothing better than a refreshing swim in our swimming pool, surrounded by the shady trees of our garden.

Informations desk: At the reception desk it is possible to make reservations for a visit to museums or at a good restaurant where one can find an excellent Tuscany cuisine. For the famous "Chianti Area", not far from Florence, it is possible to reserve a guided tour with wine tasting of Chianti wines DOCG. facilities for the purchase of museum, cinema and exhibition tickets.

Bars: To complete the day, before turning in, our clients can allow themselves one last drink at the well stocked hotel bar or on the veranda on the garden.

Private parking: for hotel guests is available a large free parking.

Disabled access: Rooms accessible by ground floor access, rooms accessible by lift access.

Business facilities: Black & white photocoying, e-mail access, fax service, flip charts, internet access, meeting facilities, tv vidéo hire.

Works of Art: Inside the Hotel and in the garden, numerous paintings, sculptures, and bronzes add value to the premises. The following is a description:
In the Green around the Hotel
Near the entrance gate a life size marble sculpture, dating back to the beginning of the 1900's, of a young nude with a book in his hands who is contemplating the scene in front of him. Notable piece of work by an unknown artist.
On the side of the entrance drive, a life size bronze grouping symbolizing three graces. A precious copy of the late 1800's.
On the opposite side of the entrance drive, a life size marble sculpture of a young girl in a reflective pose. Original piece from late 1800's by an unknown artist.
Set on the green, 2 life size marble sculptures from the middle 1800's portraying allegory of the grape harvest, and the other, allegory of. An original signed by A. Matteini.
Another life size bronze statue of a young woman portraying September and harvest time and positioned in the walls of the edifice under the loggia of the Hotel a bas-relief in marble portraying dancing cherubs with the inscription "libertas". High quality original presumed to be from the late 1800's.
On the right of the Hotel entrance, a bronze portraying a young nude drawn back by the wind. Height of 2.10 meters precious piece from the late 1800's whose fineness is characterized by the personality of the artist. This work of art comes from the collection of the palace of the French Embassy in Moscow.
Inside the Hotel
Inside, in the reception area a sculpture in white marble (approx.80 cm in height) portraying "Leda with swan". Work of art from the middle of the 1700's signed by M. Rittemans.
In a corner of the same reception area, another original sculpture representing a feminine figure battling the wind which is blowing her clothes against her, with hand over one ear appearing to try to hear something. The finely sculpted figure is of high quality workmanship.
Another statue in bronze from the early 1900's at a natural height is positioned in front of the bar; portraying David holding a sword and bringing it down into its sheath with one foot placed lightly on the freshly cut off head of Goliath in a proud but yet not arrogant manner. The signature is of A. Mercier.
In the breakfast dining room there is a statue in lacquered terracotta of about 80 centimeters portraying an angel on its knees holding a candelabra; work of art in style Robbiano from the end of the 17 00's Again in the breakfast dining room, dead nature, an oil painting on canvas, by the French artist E. Petit from the middle of the 1800's; portraying a fruit basket with a woodsy background, a rather consistent theme for this artist.
In the entrance hall a large oil painting on canvas (138 by 215 cm.) portraying a young nude woman in nature signed by Garolefe, 1930.
Again in the entrance hall another oil painting on canvas with an important cornice portraying a divinity of lightening. Piece from 1600, recently resored.

Property Facilities
Air conditioning
Conference center
Bar
Photocopier
Credit cards
Fax on the desk reception
Night gatekeeper
Park or garden
Polyglot staff
Parking/Garage
Swimming Pool
Laundry service
Gateman/portiere
Laundry
Paying shuttle service
24h Reception
Hk park
Checkroom/left-luggege room
Internet connection
Reception desk
Modem connection
Open late cash service
Internet interface on the desk reception
Airport Pick Up
Children Friendly
Lift

Rooms Facilities
In all Accommodations:
Air conditioning
Rooms with fridge
Rooms with telephone
Rooms with TV set
Alarm-clock
Limited room service
Key Card Access