The Hotel Montebello Splendid is a nineteenth century villa, located 600 meters from the Ponte Vecchio and the River Arno. Florence's major attractions the Dumo, Santa Maria Novella, Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi Gallery are all less then one kilometre away on the other side of the Arno. The hotel's 61 rooms are all decorated in pale colors, with Italian fabrics and marble bathrooms. Amenities include flat screen televisions, balconies, bathrobes and slippers. is also a low calorie menu for guests who are watching their weight. The Il Portico Garden Bar provides an intimate setting in which to enjoy Italian wines or cocktails. Guests arriving by car will appreciate the hotel's underground parking facilities. A small fitness center and full concierge service are also on offer. The hotel is six kilometres from the airport. The airport is a short taxi ride from town, although it is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the center of Florence.