Hotel Machiavelli Palace - Florence
43.776716, 11.251549Overview
3-star historical hotel in a 14th-century convent with seasonal rooftop bar overlooking Florence
Rooftop Terrace and Bar
Hotel Machiavelli Palace operates a seasonal roof garden that overlooks the historic centre of Florence. The rooftop bar serves cocktails, wine, champagne and other drinks with a 360-degree view of the city's landmarks. Guests can also use the terrace for relaxation or small events outside the bar hours.
Rooms and Suites
The hotel offers rooms with traditional Florentine décor, smart satellite TV, minibar and fully equipped private bathroom. Some rooms include a balcony with cathedral views, and others have exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. Accommodation ranges from single rooms to quadruple rooms, making the property suitable for families and groups.
Location and Transport
Hotel Machiavelli Palace Florence is 300 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and less than 10 minutes on foot from the Duomo. The Fortezza da Basso Conference Centre is a 3-minute walk away, making the location convenient for business travellers. Guests can walk to Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi, and the central market within 15 minutes.
Breakfast and Dining
A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, including fresh bread, pastries, fruit, cereal, cheese, cold cuts and a coffee machine with cappuccino. The hotel also offers room service on request and a bar on the seasonal roof garden. Complimentary water is provided in the rooms, and guests can refill water in the breakfast area during the day.
Services and Guest Amenities
The hotel provides 24-hour reception and concierge service, luggage storage, currency exchange, and tour desk assistance for museum ticket reservations. Daily cleaning, laundry and dry cleaning are available, along with safety deposit boxes and CCTV in common areas. The property offers family rooms, allergy-free rooms on request, and allows pets with prior arrangement.
- History: Former 14th-century convent with period architecture
- Rooftop: Seasonal terrace with panoramic city views and cocktail service
- Location: 300 m from Santa Maria Novella station, 10-min walk to Duomo
- Rooms: Balcony options with cathedral views, quadruple rooms for families
- Business: 3-min walk to Fortezza da Basso Conference Centre
- Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, museum ticket reservations
- Pets: Allowed with prior arrangement
Licence number: IT048017A1ULWUFQ9P
Rooms and availability
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- City view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Hotel Machiavelli Palace
| 💵 Lowest room price | 62 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 6.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Peretola, FLR |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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