HOTEL LA SCALA, Florence

Hotel La Scala occupies one floor of a 15th-century building steps from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Piazza Signoria is 900 metres from the property, and Ponte Vecchio is 1 km away. Santa Maria Novella Square is 100 metres from the hotel, and Florence Airport is 6.6 km away.

Many rooms feature original frescoed ceilings that date back to the 15th-century building. The Superior Double Room with bath and garden view offers a large bathtub and a private garden outlook. Guests can choose from single rooms, standard double or twin rooms, and quadruple rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

A daily breakfast buffet is offered in a small communal room, with made-to-order eggs (scrambled or fried) and cappuccino included. Guests select their breakfast options the night before from a list that includes homemade cakes, croissants, charcuterie, and cheese. The staff can prepare a take-away breakfast for early departures, and the hotel provides a discount at the connected restaurant next door.

The hotel offers concierge services to assist with local exploration and bookings, including restaurant reservations. Complimentary still and sparkling water is provided in the room each day, replenished daily. An elevator is available (small and slow), and luggage storage is offered after checkout.

The building has three security doors, including a metal grate at street level and a code-operated lift, requiring a key or code for access. CCTV cameras monitor common areas and the exterior, and each room has a safety deposit box. Fire extinguishers and first aid kits are present on the property.

Location: 100 metres from Santa Maria Novella Square, steps from train station

Rooms: Frescoed ceilings in select rooms, garden-view superior double available

Breakfast: Made-to-order eggs, homemade cakes, take-away option for early departures

Services: Complimentary still and sparkling water daily, concierge for restaurant bookings

Safety: Three security doors, CCTV, in-room safety deposit box