Vivahotels Pitti Palace Ponte Vecchio
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Pitti Palace Hotel is housed within the walls of Torre dei Rossi (Rossi Tower), which dates from 1200 and is believed to have been part of a cluster of dwellings. The property stands at the corner of two busy streets, located at the end of the Ponte Vecchio. Tourists mill about the surrounding area which is home to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Inside, local artwork is showcased on the mezzanine level. Guests are primarily tourists with some business travelers.
Amenity highlights: The fifth-floor breakfast room has floor-to-ceiling glass windows facing north toward the city. This area doubles as a bar in the evening, while the basement offers an additional lounge. Other hotel amenities include tourist assistance with museum, theater and concert ticket reservations. Fax service is available as well.
Insider tip: Florence is full of shops that sell handmade paper, but north of the river the tourists are fewer, the shops quieter, the staff friendlier, and the bargains better (this is the best place to shop for marbled paper). Craftspeople may be seen at work on Il Torchio—200 meters from Pitti Palace on Via de' Bardi.
Property Amenities
Inside Pitti Palace Hotel, the mezzanine level often showcases local artwork for sale. There is a breakfast and bar area on the fifth floor and an additional lounge in the basement. The front desk is attended 24 hours a day, and amenities include tourist assistance with museum, theater and concert ticket reservations. Fax service is available as well. The hotel also offers one meeting room.
- Concierge services
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (limited hours)
- Parking nearby
- Exhibit space
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 73
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Babysitting or child care
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
Room Descriptions
This hotel offers 73 guestrooms on seven floors. Accommodations are decorated with red-and-yellow color schemes and black furnishings. Double-glazed windows have blackout curtains. White-tiled bathrooms offer tub/shower combinations and hairdryers. Other amenities include minibars, satellite television, in-room safes, air conditioning, and soundproofing. Cell phone rental, computer rental, and in-room massage are available on request.
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Handheld shower
- Bidet
- In-room safe
- Television
- Window opens
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
Ponte Vecchio - next door
Pitti Palace - 2 blocks
Uffizi Art Gallery and Piazza Signoria - 0.25 kilometers (0.25 miles)
Santo Spirito church - 0.25 kilometers (0.25 miles)
Brancacci Chapel - 0.5 kilometers (0.25 miles)
Il Duomo - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
Santa Croce Church - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
Bargello Sculpture Museum - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
Santa Maria Novella Church– 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
Accademia Art Gallery - 1.5 kilometers (1 mile)
Florence Airport (FLR): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is ten kilometers (six miles).
Driving directions from Florence Airport: From the airport take "A. Vespucci" highway towards the city center; the hotel is located close to the Uffizi Gallery.
The airport is a short taxi ride from town, although it is also possible to take the half-hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station in the center of Florence.
The hotel is located in the old city center of Florence, which is no more than 1.5 kilometers across. All attractions are within walking distance, and walking is advised because public transportation is unreliable, and taxis are scarce.
Restaurants & Bars
Guests of the Vivahotel Pitti Palace Ponte Vecchio receive a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
La Galleria
Celestino
Location
Borgo S.Jacopo, 3/r
Florence, 50125
Italy
Nearest major airport:
Florence, Italy (FLR-Peretola)
Important Information
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Small pets only
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
