LOCANDA ORCHIDEA, Florence

Locanda Orchidea is a 5-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and 700 metres from the Uffizi Gallery. The Ponte Vecchio is a 10-minute walk, and Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 1.5 km away. The hotel occupies the first floor of the 12th-century Torre Donati, birthplace of Dante Alighieri's wife.

All rooms include air conditioning, a TV, a safe, and an electric kettle with tea and coffee selections. Private en-suite bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries. Rooms face either the street or the inner courtyard, with the courtyard rooms noted for quietness.

A daily buffet breakfast is offered, including hot drinks such as cappuccino and a wide variety of options. Breakfast is served between 7:30 and 9:30 in a room overlooking the inner garden. The breakfast room is decorated with orchids.

Locanda Orchidea offers a lift, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and a tour desk. The family-run property provides a safety deposit box and key access for security. Guests can use a 24-hour coffee machine in the lobby (capsules cost €0.50) and purchase mineral water (€0.50 per small bottle) from the lobby refrigerator.

The hotel is housed in the 12th-century Torre Donati, a tower linked to Dante Alighieri's family. The old building features stone stairs, a courtyard, and an old-school elevator. The structure is an 800-year-old palazzo with long history.

Location: 5-minute walk from Florence Cathedral

History: 12th-century tower linked to Dante Alighieri

Breakfast: Daily buffet with cappuccino and garden view

Service: Family-run, tour desk, luggage storage