HOTEL ALBA PALACE, Florence – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Alba Palace offers rooms with single beds (90x190 cm), double beds (160x190 cm), and quadruple configurations. Each room includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with multi-language channels, Playstation 2, Nespresso machine with complimentary pods, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, minibar, telephone, safe, and hairdryer. Superior quadruple rooms feature a terrace or a private bathroom with a hydromassage bath. Soundproof double-glazed windows ensure quiet stays. Some rooms overlook the inner courtyard with a glass ceiling.
Dining & Breakfast
Guests can enjoy breakfast in the inner courtyard or request in-room service. The hotel offers a lounge bar with wine and champagne available for purchase. Nearby, Mercato Centrale (1 km away) provides fresh ingredients for those interested in local cuisine.
Leisure & Experiences
The hotel organizes guided tours to Florence's key sites, including the Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo's David), Uffizi Gallery (Botticelli, Da Vinci), and the Duomo complex (Cathedral, Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum). A 4-hour cooking class includes a visit to the central food market and hands-on instruction for preparing Tuscan dishes.
Location & Transport
Hotel Alba Palace is 200 meters from Santa Maria Novella Station (5-minute walk). Florence Airport (Peretola) is 10 km away, reachable by tram T2 (22 minutes to 'Unità' stop). The hotel is near Piazza Santa Maria Novella (1-minute walk), Piazza del Duomo (10-minute walk), and Ponte Vecchio. A recommended garage charges €20/day for parking, with ZTL access at €1 per transit.
Services & Extras
The 24-hour reception provides concierge, luggage storage, and tour desk services. The hotel is pet-friendly and offers hypoallergenic rooms. Business travelers benefit from proximity to Fortezza da Basso Congress Centre. Laundry service, taxi arrangements, and soundproofed family rooms are available.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor