HOTEL JOLI, Florence

The hotel occupies the third floor of a historic building a two-minute walk from the train station and the T2 tram stop from the airport. Florence Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, and the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre are all reachable on foot in 10-15 minutes. The street is quiet, reducing traffic noise, while the surrounding area offers supermarkets, restaurants, and the San Lorenzo market. For drivers, no on-site parking is available; the nearest pay garage costs €23-24 per night.

Double, triple, and quadruple rooms are available, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, tea/coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi. The decor combines 19th-century style with parquet flooring and wrought-iron furniture. Some rooms include a balcony, though only four such rooms exist. Rooms facing the breakfast area can hear morning activity, and those on lower floors may pick up street sounds. The lift serves the third floor but requires five steps to enter, which may affect those with heavy luggage or limited mobility. Hairdryers and an electric kettle are provided.

Breakfast is available for an extra charge and includes homemade cakes, croissants, tarts, strudel, tiramisu, cold cuts, cheese, yoghurt, fresh fruit, and hot items such as scrambled eggs cooked to order. Coffee (including cappuccino and espresso) is made from a proper bar machine. The breakfast room features a furnished terrace with city views. Special diet menus can be requested. No restaurant or bar operates on site, but the surrounding area offers numerous dining options within a three-minute walk.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Luggage can be stored before check-in and after check-out at no charge, with no time limit. Daily housekeeping is included and towels are changed regularly. A drinks vending machine is located in the lobby. The reception provides a map and local recommendations. The hotel does not accept cash payments; only credit cards (Visa, Maestro, CartaSi, MasterCard) are accepted. No on-site bar or laundry service exists, though a self-service laundromat is within walking distance.