Hotel Renaissance – A Favorite for Families in Florence

Hotel Renaissance occupies the first floor of medieval Palazzo Sacchetti in Florence's Roman castrum area, between Palazzo Vecchio and the Bargello. It's a 2-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and 15 minutes from Santa Maria Novella Station. The church of Santa Croce is 10 minutes away in the opposite direction.

The nine rooms include Standard, Superior, Deluxe, and Exclusive Wellness categories, all with original medieval or Renaissance architectural details like sandstone portals and 14th-century frescoes. Rooms feature whirlpool showers, regenerating waterfalls, and some have private Turkish baths. Some offer views of Via della Condotta, Via dei Magazzini, or Palazzo Vecchio. All include air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, free WiFi, and laptop-compatible safes.

Breakfast includes fresh pastries from a local bakery, fruit, yogurt, rolls, cheeses, meats, and made-to-order scrambled eggs. The hotel provides a 24-hour bar service, welcome drink, and free daily manager's reception. Services include luggage assistance, orientation walks with licensed guides, and shuttle transfers to airports or train stations on request.

The hotel is 1.5 km from Santa Maria Novella Station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. From the airport, take the tram to the central station (20 minutes) or a taxi (25-30 €). For those arriving by car, park at Piazza San Firenze (20 meters away) or other public lots at recommendation. The garage will communicate your license plate to town offices.

The entrance is between craft shops on Via Condotta, followed by stairs and an elevator to the first floor. Public spaces include small sitting areas and a tiny terrace facing the internal courtyard (smoking permitted). All rooms are non-smoking and feature soundproofing, ironing facilities, and electric kettles.