This quiet and confortable hotel not far from the Station of Santa Maria Novella is close to the Teatro Comunale, the Arno River, the Exposition Center, and within walking distance of the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Our hotel is part of the 'Palazzo Villa' designed by the Milanese Sculptor Ignazio Villa, and built in the 19th Century. With its unusual doors, arch ribbed ogival arches, the Palazzois considered one of the most interesting example of neogotic architecture in the city and the only example of English neogothic. The rooms are sunny and spacious, many have balconies and panoramic views, private baths, color and satellite TV, direct dialing, refrigerator bars and air conditioning are all provided for a more confortable stay.A private collection of contemporary and modern art fills the pubblic rooms. It has been run by the samefamily for four generation guaranteeing a longlasting friendship to its guest. We hope you will stop in our restaurant and try our traditional old Florence recipies. Books with historic and artistic information about the city are available as are bycicles for getting around the city.