Hotel Porta Faenza is a 3-star hotel in the historic center of Florence housed in an 18th-century building located in via Faenza, one of the oldest medieval streets in the city. Renovated maintaining the original architecture, it offers comfortable rooms in Florentine style with stone and exposed beams. The accommodations, also ideal for families, accommodate up to 4 people. Guests have access to a reception open 24 hours a day, a bar and parking at a special price in a nearby garage.
LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
The hotel is located in the Santa Maria Novella district, a 4-minute walk from the train station, the Fortezza da Basso exhibition center and the Central Market of Florence. The Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio are all no more than a 15-minute walk from the property. To reach the Amerigo Vespucci airport it takes about 30 minutes by car or tram (with the T2 line, stop Unità in the station area).
ROOMS
The rooms are furnished in typical Florentine style, with light colors and yellow and blue fabrics. Single, double/twin, triple and quadruple available, they are all soundproofed and equipped with Wi-Fi connection, flat-screen TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime subscription, telephone, safe, air conditioning, electric kettle, minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer , bath or shower and courtesy set. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the city or the internal courtyard. It is possible to request breakfast in the room.
SERVICES
The hotel has an agreement with a garage in the area which offers discounted rates to its guests. At the reception, open 24 hours a day, you can take advantage of the concierge and luggage storage services. A laundry/ironing service is also available for a fee. The staff is also available to book tickets for attractions and events. In the hotel, an internet point, a corner bar and small relaxation areas with sofas are available to customers.
Children: availability of family rooms; cots and extra beds on request.
Pets: admitted without supplement with no access to the breakfast room; bowls and baskets available.
FOOD
Breakfast is served as a buffet in the dedicated room and includes a wide choice of sweet and savory options including cakes, brioches, biscuits, cereals, rusks, jams, butter, yoghurt, fresh fruit, cold cuts, eggs, cheese, fresh bread and coffee expressed upon request. Alternatives are available for special dietary needs or intolerances to be reported in advance.
