Sunday, November 23, 2008

Hotel Il Granduca in Florence, Italy

Il Granduca is a affordable 3 star hotel in Florence, located in Via P. Capponi, 13


Hotel “Il Granduca” in Florence is a cozy hotel with 21 rooms, recently completely renovated, with the typical exterior of the city's buildings. Its name and atmosphere are reminiscent of the epoch of Pietro Leopoldo Grand Duke of Tuscany in the second half of the eighteenth century.

Starting in 1785, Pietro Leopoldo succeeded his father as ruler of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the interior of the hotel contains, paintings, sculptures, coats of arms and announcements from that period which tell of a happy period for Florence and Tuscany, under the rule of one of the most illuminated sovereigns of the era, who sponsored advanced reforms and ensured prosperity for the region.
When you enter the hotel the functional reception is right in front, leading to an elegant lobby, a suitable spot for reading a magazine, equipped with nineteenth century style couches which combine esthetic taste with great comfort. The lobby is connected to a pretty parlor with green armchairs, where guests can invite their friends for a chat or a tea in complete serenity.
The first floor also contains a bar and breakfast room which is spacious and light ensuring guests the best possible wake up.

To meet the tastes of our increasing international and demanding clientele, "Il Granduca" proposes an original and plentiful breakfast buffet. During the summer breakfast is served in the garden, where guests can experience any even more pleasant way to wake up into contact with the cool morning air.
The hotel is family run focusing highly on the relationship between guests and staff, always with an eye to those small details which raise the quality of our guests' stays.
In addition to the interior garden, there is a reservation system parking lot and a private garage with special rates. It is also possible to rent an electric car for visiting the city and nearby historical center.

Some of the 21 rooms at Hotel “Il Granduca” are decorated in elegant Venetian style, others with valuable furniture from the late 1800's - early 1900's, all with top quality accessories and carefully selected pieces which make a pleasant stay esthetic as well. The perfect combination of functionality and carefully planned details gives guests a feeling of well-being and comfort which further improves the quality of their stay in a hotel in Florence.

Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, personal phone, satellite TV with radio alarm clock, hairdryer and safe for valuables. Everything has been designed to ensure top comfort for guests. The ultra clean spaces that the Hotel “Il Granduca” in Florence offers its guests are enhanced by the lack of carpeting and, even more importantly by the professionalism and dedication of its staff, who are constantly committed to making guests' stays as pleasant as possible, in keeping with the unique sensations the city offers at all times.

COMFORTS
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar
Satellite TV
Direct dial telephone
Internet connection
Safe

Santa Maria Novella train station is 2 km from Hotel Il Granduca.

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