Location. The former Renaissance palace, Hotel Monna Lisa, is located in Florence, Italy, just 150 metres from Santa Croce Church, 300 metres from Duomo, Uffizi Gallery and Central Market, and 500 metres from Palazzo Pitti.
Hotel Features. The palace was built in 1300 as a convent and was later transformed into a residence, where many oil paintings and antiques grace the salons and guestrooms. Original touches from the 16th century, such as the cotto fiorentino flooring, bar desk and wooden ceilings, still remain intact. An American style bar serves cocktails and light snacks. Internet access is available, and meeting space is provided. The hotel offers a solarium and fitness room.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms are filled with fine art and antique furnishings. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms feature telephones and makeup mirrors.
Expert Tip. The largest Franciscan church in the world, Santa Croce Church, features 16 chapels decorated with frescoes by Giotto. The former Friars dormitory today houses the Leather School, where guests can view artisans make leather goods that are sold in an adjacent gift shop.
Rates:
155.3494 - 710.8992
Number Of Rooms: 45
Number Of Floors: 2
Check In Time: 2 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Amenities:
Fitness Facility
Children Allowed
Pets Allowed
Meeting Rooms
Car Rent Desk
MONNA LISA HOTEL
Borgo Pinti 27
Florence, Italy 50121
Driving Directions:
The best way to reach the hotel is by taxi. A fare from the airport will cost approximately 30 EUR. A bus also runs from the airport to Florences main railway station, which is one kilometre from the hotel.
From Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is eight kilometres.
Follow signs to the Centro.
Turn right at second set of lights at Piazza Donatello.
Take another right onto Via Alfieri,
Following signs for Ospedale S Maria Nuova.
Take the first right onto Via Gusti.
Tale the next left onto Borgo Pinti.
Take the next right onto Via Laura.
Take the next left onto Via Della Pergola.
The hotel entrance is at the fourth opening on the left.