HOTEL LA SCALA, Florence

Santa Maria Novella Square is 100 metres away, the Duomo is about 10 minutes on foot, and both Piazza Signoria and Ponte Vecchio are around 15-20 minutes away. Florence Airport is 7 km from the property and can be reached by tram from the station. The building entrance is on the ground floor, with the hotel on the second floor accessible by lift. The surrounding streets offer a variety of restaurants, trattorias, and shops, while the train station provides easy connections to other cities.

Room types range from single to quadruple, with triple and quadruple options providing more space, suitable for families or groups. Many rooms feature high ceilings with frescoed decorations and parquet flooring. While some double rooms can feel compact, larger units (such as certain triple and quadruple rooms) are described as spacious. Road-facing rooms can be affected by street noise; inner courtyard rooms tend to be quieter. Bathrooms are modern with walk-in showers, bidets, and hairdryers; some also include a bathtub. Daily housekeeping replenishes bottled water and supplies. An electric kettle and tea/coffee facilities are provided in all rooms.

Gluten-free options are available on request, and a takeaway breakfast can be arranged for early departures. Breakfast is served in a communal dining room with shared tables and an open kitchen where eggs are prepared fresh. The hotel does not have a restaurant for lunch or dinner, but the surrounding area offers numerous dining options within a 3-minute walk, including Osteria Pastella and Trattoria da Giorgio.

The hotel offers free luggage storage both before check-in and after check-out. In-room safety deposit boxes are available. An iron and ironing board can be borrowed. For parking, the nearby affiliated garage (Garage International, one minute on foot) costs €30-35 per night. Reception is open from 14:00 to 21:00; guests arriving later receive self-check-in instructions. Business services include fax and photocopying. The property is non-smoking throughout and equipped with CCTV and fire extinguishers.