Horto Convento – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Horto Convento offers Small Rooms (14 m²), King Classic Rooms (17 m²), Deluxe King Rooms, and Superior King Rooms (20 m²). All rooms include 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, air conditioning, and free WiFi. Some rooms feature garden views and openable windows.
Dining Experience
Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 10:00, offering a buffet with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, including Italian and continental choices. The Lounge Bar serves Italian and international cocktails, such as the historical Negroni, along with wines, sparkling wines, and champagnes. Guests can enjoy drinks in the garden or at the bar.
Leisure & Gardens
The hotel features two exclusive gardens with outdoor seating, providing a quiet retreat. The Lounge Bar, managed by bartender Cosimo Nigro, offers artisanal cocktails. The hotel is pet-friendly and provides dog-sitting services. Electric car charging stations are available in the private parking area.
Location & Access
Horto Convento is located in Borgo San Frediano, 1.5 km from Florence Santa Maria Novella station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. It is a 7-minute walk from Pitti Palace and a 10-minute walk from the Duomo. The hotel is outside Florence's Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) and offers private parking (€25/day for cars, €15/day for motorcycles). The area is known for artisan workshops, restaurants, and bars like La Carraia ice-cream shop.
Guest Services
Services include a concierge for museum tickets (Uffizi Galleries, Boboli Gardens) and event bookings, a personal shopper for Florentine craftsmanship tours, make-up and hairdressing appointments, and electric car charging. The hotel provides free WiFi, ironing facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is available on-site or at nearby partner garages.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 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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