Location. Hotel Embassy is located in Florence, Italy, one kilometre from the Duomo and 1.5 kilometres from Ponte Vecchio. Santa Maria Novella train station is 150 metres from the hotel, and Vespucci Airport is four kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Situated in a 19th century palace, the three storey Hotel Embassy boasts original period features, such as marble staircases and vaulted ceilings. A safe deposit box and currency exchange are available at the 24 hour front desk where staff can assist with travel and tourist arrangements. Coffee and complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Onsite parking is provided (surcharge).
A complimentary American style breakfast buffet is offered each morning. International and Tuscan dishes are served in the quiet atmosphere of the Embassy Restaurant. Decor is simple with white walls and exposed brickwork. Room service is available around the clock.
Discounted rates are offered at a nearby fitness centre. Bicycles and scooters can be hired near the hotel.
Guestrooms. The 39 air conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Embassy have white walls offset by dark fabrics and parquet flooring. Rooms are equipped with LCD televisions with satellite channels, direct dial phones, wireless Internet access, safes, and minibars with complimentary bottled water. All have marble bathrooms with baths, showers, and bidets. Hair dryers, bathrobes, welcome amenities, and complimentary newspapers are provided.
Expert Tip. For the best views of Florence and the Duomos iconic terracotta cupola, climb to the top of the Campanile.
Rates:
114.25 - 403.43 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 1
Number Of Floors: 1
Check In Time: 1300
Check Out Time: 1100
Amenities:
Sauna
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Hotel Embassy
Via Jacopo Da Diacceto 8
Florence, Italy 50123
Driving Directions:
From Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR):
Distance to Hotel Embassy is 4 kilometres, approximately 10 minutes drive.
Getting there. Taxis into the city centre cost approximately 15 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 train station.
Driving directions. From Florence Vespucci Airport:
Follow directions for the city centre and train station.
At Porta al Prato, take the left lane and turn right at the second traffic light into Via Alamanni.
Continue straight on for 200 metres.
Turn right into Via Jacopo da Diacceto to find Hotel Embassy.