HOTEL MASACCIO, Florence

The hotel sits in a quieter residential part of the city, about a 25-minute walk from the historic centre, with frequent bus links from a stop 50 metres away. The Accademia Gallery is 1 km away. For train access, Firenze Campo di Marte station is 1 km away; the main Santa Maria Novella station is a 15-minute bus ride. Parking is available nearby for €18 per day, with free street parking in the evenings and on Sundays. The location is practical for car-free stays using buses or trams.

Rooms are equipped with light-coloured or antique wooden furniture, a fan, and a TV. Some rooms have hand-painted walls and ceilings, offering a decorative character. Room types range from single rooms with shared toilet and shower (located on the exterior corridor) to double rooms with private bathroom, shower, bidet, and air conditioning. Some rooms have a balcony with city views, others overlook the garden. Street-facing rooms can experience traffic noise, while some rooms on upper floors may be quieter. Rooms with shared facilities have a private sink and shower inside the room but share a toilet with up to two other rooms. Some rooms are on upper floors with steep stairs; no lift is available. A few rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and bidet; these are equipped with free toiletries, heating, tiled floors, and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are basic and functional, with essential furnishings; some are compact.

Ristorante #1 offers Italian cuisine and is open Monday to Thursday from 19:00 to 19:30. A coffee house, snack bar, and wine/champagne (available for an additional charge) are also on site. Breakfast is available daily for €8 per person and is served as a continental buffet with bread, pastries, and hot drinks. The hotel can bring a buffet to the table once, rather than a self-serve buffet. The bar in the dining area provides local liqueurs and classic cocktails, and a welcome drink may be offered.

The property has a shared lounge/TV area and a terrace where guests can relax. Outdoor dining or simply enjoying the fresh air is possible on the terrace. No wellness facilities such as a spa, sauna, fitness centre, or swimming pool are present.

The hotel provides an invoice and luggage storage free of charge until 18:00, which is helpful for late departures. Check-in is from 12:00 to 19:30, with key access provided for late arrivals after prior arrangement. Check-out by 10:00 is standard. Safety features include CCTV in common areas and outside, fire extinguishers, and key access. A shared lounge/TV area and terrace are available for guest use. Laundry service is not offered, but the staff can direct guests to nearby shops with automatic machines. Wi-Fi speeds have been measured at 56 Mbps download and 19.58 Mbps upload, with an upgrade to fibre pending; the signal is stable for remote work. No pets are allowed under any conditions; small pets may be considered only by prior request and with a possible extra cleaning fee, and must never be left alone in the room.