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Built around a medieval church and a Byzantine
tower, the modern Hotel Brunelleschi, one street from Il Duomo
cathedral in central Florence, maintains the architectural
characteristics of the renovated historic buildings that it
occupies. All 96 air conditioned guest rooms are decorated in
rich tones with antique style furniture in dark wood. Rooms also
feature marble bathrooms and are equipped with cable television
and mini bars. Dial up Internet connection is available for a
fee
The first floor of the hotel doubles as an event space, and
showcases original 1920s Tiffany style stained glass windows.
Downstairs, a private museum features crockery, antique ceramics
and original Roman baths. Guests can wine and dine in the Santa
Elisabetta Restaurant, which offers buffet breakfasts and a la
carte Italian cuisine at lunch and dinner. The hotel benefits
from business services and there is high speed Internet access in
public areas. Hotel guests will find themselves right in the
heart of historic Florence, San Lorenzo church, the Bargello and
the boutiques and shops on Via Tornabouni are just three streets
away. The hotel is approximately 10 kilometers and a twenty
minute drive from Florence Airport. Taxis are available to travel
from the airport to town, although it is also possible to take
the half hourly bus to Santa Maria Novella Station in the center
of Florence.
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From Florence airport, follow the signs for the
city center. From the Piazza Duomo, turn left and follow the road
leading to Via del Proconsolo. Take the first right into Via del
Corso, and then the second right into Via Santa Elisabetta. This
leads you right to Piazza Santa Elisabetta, where you will find
Hotel Brunelleschi.
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