HOTEL PERSEO, Florence

The hotel sits on a quiet street immediately next to the Duomo and Piazza del Duomo, giving you direct access to the city's main landmarks - the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, and Mercato Centrale are all within a 10-15 minute walk. Santa Maria Novella train station is a 10-minute stroll, and the tram to Florence airport departs from the station. For drivers, parking is available at nearby garages (€40/day, reservation required) but the hotel lies inside the ZTL; the garage staff ensure the entry is properly authorised. Numerous trattorias and cafés - including Trattoria ZaZa, Mister Pizza, and Ristorante Quinoa - are within a 3-5 minute walk, making dining convenient without needing transport.

Room types include single, double, twin/double, triple, and family rooms, plus a Junior Suite with a private terrace and panoramic Duomo views. All rooms feature a minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities (kettle with tea bags and Nescafé), hairdryer, safety deposit box, and parquet flooring. Economy doubles are compact but well-lit from an inner courtyard; standard rooms are clean and comfortable, with some city-facing rooms offering rooftop views. The Junior Suite is on the 5th floor (lift stops at the 4th floor - a short flight of stairs remains). The beds are consistently described as firm and comfortable, and daily housekeeping keeps the rooms spotless. For light sleepers, courtyard rooms are quieter than those facing the street, though city-view rooms provide a memorable Florence wake-up call with the Duomo bells.

Breakfast is served between 07:00 and 10:00 in the breakfast room. The buffet includes breads, pastries, cereals, fruits, Italian meats, cheeses, and a choice of hot drinks - cappuccino and espresso are made to order. Gluten-free and vegan alternatives are available on request. The cost is €18 if not already included in the room rate. The hotel does not have a restaurant for lunch or dinner, but the reception team can recommend and book local trattorias within a few minutes' walk. The bar lounge is open 24 hours for drinks, and after breakfast hours the breakfast room can be used as a quiet workspace.

WiFi is free and available in all rooms and public areas. The 24-hour reception offers express check-in/check-out, safety deposit boxes, and assistance with restaurant reservations, museum tickets, and local guidance. Luggage storage is free and can be used before check-in or after checkout; a guest bathroom is also available after checkout. Laundry (external, Monday-Friday, €12 for 2.5 kg) and dry cleaning are offered at an additional charge. Private off-site parking costs €40 per day and must be reserved - the hotel will provide details for a nearby garage that handles ZTL clearance. The property includes a lift accessible to the 4th floor (rooms on the 5th floor require a short staircase). No pets are permitted. Payment is accepted via Visa, Maestro, CartaSi, and MasterCard.