Location. The Hotel Pierre in central Florence, Italy is a 19th century palazzo located 50 metres from the Piazza della Repubblica and 300 metres from the renowned Ponte Vecchio bridge. Florences historic Strozzi Palace, Duomo cathedral and Uffizi Gallery are within one kilometre. Santa Maria Novella train station is one and a half kilometres from the hotel. Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR) is eight kilometres away.
Hotel Features. The Hotel Pierre combines late 1800s Gothic architecture with modern facilities on five floors with lift access. A revolving door leads into the ornate Italian rococo style lobby, with marble floors, wood panelling, high ceilings and chandeliers. Large French prints hang on the pastel hued walls.
The warm yellow tones of the Hotel Pierres dining area with stained glass skylight are the setting for a daily hot and cold complimentary breakfast buffet with waiter service. In the evenings, guests relax in armchairs with drinks and snacks in the open plan American Bar overlooking the street.
The 24 hour concierge and multilingual staff can help you to organise Florence city tours. In room massage treatments and a valet parking service are available (surcharge).
Guestrooms. Furnished in traditional Florentine and Venetian style, with parquet floors and soft pastel shades, the Hotel Pierres 44 air conditioned guestrooms include minibars, satellite television and high speed Internet access (surcharge). Rooms offer skyline, street or inner courtyard views. The marble bathrooms include showers or bath/shower combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. Every Thursday, the arches between Via Pellicceria and Piazza della Repubblica, 50 metres from the hotel, are filled with the sights and smells of Florences Flower and Plant Market.
Rates:
154.17 - 222.53
Number Of Rooms: 38
Number Of Floors: 5
Hotel Pierre
Via Dei Lamberti N5
Florence, Italy 50123
Driving Directions:
From Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR):
Distance to Hotel Pierre is 8 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes drive.
Getting there. Taxis into the city centre cost approximately 15 EUR 16 EUR, and the journey time is 15 minutes. An airport bus departs for Florences Santa Maria Novella Station every 30 minutes. Single tickets cost 6 EUR. Terravision coaches travel to central Florence and Pisa Airport. Tickets cost 12 EUR, and the price includes a one day pass for Florences city buses. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Florence is compact and easily explored on foot. There are traffic restrictions in the city centre, and parking is expensive. Bright orange buses operate throughout the city centre. Tickets are available at vending machines or from tobacconists. Tickets are sold based on length of time, and are available for one, two or 24 hours. There is a taxi rank in front of Santa Maria Novella Station.
Driving directions. From Florence Vespucci Airport:
Take the A1 Motorway towards Firenze Centro. There is valet parking at the hotel.