HORTO CONVENTO, Florence – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Horto Convento offers Small Rooms (14 m²), King Classic Rooms (17 m²), Deluxe King Rooms, and Superior King Rooms (20 m²). All rooms feature XL king-size beds (180 cm x 200 cm) or two single beds, rain showers, Nespresso coffee machines, minibars, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Rooms have openable windows with garden views, which is unusual for Florentine historical buildings.
Dining & Bar
Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 10:00, offering a buffet with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options including brioches, cheese, cold cuts, yogurt, fresh fruit, and cereal. The Lounge Bar serves Italian and international cocktails, including the historical Negroni created in Florence, along with a selection of wines, sparkling wines, and champagnes. Guests can enjoy drinks at garden tables.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is located in Borgo San Frediano, Florence's Oltrarno district, 1.5 km from Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. It sits outside the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) and offers private parking (€25/day for cars, €15/day for motorcycles). The property is a 7-minute walk from Pitti Palace and a 10-minute walk from the Duomo. The area features artisan workshops, restaurants like La Carraia ice cream shop, and cocktail bars.
Hotel Services
Services include a concierge for museum tickets (Uffizi, Boboli Gardens) and private guides, electric car charging stations, pet-friendly accommodations with dog sitting, and personal shopper services for Florentine craftsmanship and fashion. The hotel also offers make-up and hairdressing appointments upon request. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Gardens & Common Areas
The hotel features two private gardens with outdoor sofas and tables, maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of the former convent. These spaces provide a quiet retreat from the city streets. The breakfast room has large windows overlooking the gardens, and guests can dine outdoors on the veranda during sunny days.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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