HOTEL MERLINI, Florence

Hotel Merlini, located inside the Barbera family's historic 18th-century palace, offers rooms with air conditioning, heating, desks, and alarm clocks. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a safe. The private bathroom has a shower, a bidet, and free toiletries. Some rooms overlook the garden or city monuments.

The hotel serves a continental breakfast featuring hot drinks, pastries, and sweet and savory options. The breakfast room offers views of Florence's landmarks. There aren't any onsite restaurants.

Hotel Merlini is 600 meters from Florence Santa Maria Novella and 5 km from Peretola Airport. The Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo dei Congressi are nearby. It is a short distance from the Central Train Station of Santa Maria Novella, 700 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and 700 metres from Fortezza da Basso conference centre. Cultural highlights include the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Local attractions include Torrigiani Garden and Boboli Gardens. Landmarks nearby include Palazzo Vecchio (1 km), Gallerie Degli Uffizi (1 km), Galleria dell'Accademia (1 km), Strozzi Palace (1 km), Campanile di Giotto (1 km), Riccardi Medici Palace (1 km), Piazzale Michelangelo (2 km), Piazza del Duomo (1 km).

This smoke-free hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and free WiFi in public areas. Safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. The hotel provides a shuttle service to any destination within the city limits. All guests, including children, must show government-issued photo ID and must be present at check-in. Certain bookings for group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties, are possible.

Hotel Merlini is operating in the tourist market for more than 90 years. This family-run hotel offers a familiar environment. It is an excellent choice from which to explore Florence.