HOTEL ATHENAEUM FLORENCE

VIA CAVOUR 88 - FIRENZE, ITALY 50129

The Athenaeum is a modern hotel, located in Florence's historical downtown area, just 400 meters from the Galleria dell'Accademia, home of the magnificent Michelangelo's David. The 60 air conditioned guest rooms feature light, modern decor in warm shades with wood and leather furniture, and offer direct dial phones, mini bars, LCD flat screen televisions with satellite channels and free high speed Internet access.

After a day exploring the beautiful Tuscan countryside guests can relax with a drink in the bar, enjoy the oasis style patio featuring greenery and waterfalls, or order a snack from room service. Staff at the 24 hour desk can book tours, tickets and days out, or arrange child care services and baby sitting. Other practical amenities include currency exchange, a business centre, a dry cleaning service, a safe deposit box and secure parking surcharge for those arriving by car. The hotel's Riflessi restaurant offers fine Tuscan cuisine prepared with the very best local produce, served in an informal and relaxed setting, guests can enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace, or can try The Gallery bar for cocktails and light lunches in an intimate setting. Visitors are well located to explore the beautiful city with its fashionable boutiques and famous art heritage. The Galleria dell'Accademia is just 400 meters from the hotel and the beautiful Duomo cathedral is one kilometer distant. Florence's Vespucci Airport is 15 minutes by car, eight kilometers from the hotel.

-Galleria dell'Accademia Museum and Michelangelo's David - 400 meters
-Duomo Cathedral - 1 kilometer
-Ponte Vecchio Bridge - 2 kilometers
-Fortezza da Basso Exhibition centre - 1 kilometer
-Galleria degli Uffizi Museum - 2 kilometers
-Piazzale Michelangelo - 4 kilometers

The airport is a short taxi ride from town. It is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the centre of Florence. Buses service the city centre, tickets can be bought at vending machines or tobacconists. Tickets are sold on a time basis - one-hour, two-hour or 24-hour tickets. Traffic is restricted in the city centre and parking is expensive, so the centre of Florence is best explored on foot. Taxis wait outside Santa Maria Novella Station.

Driving directions: From the airport take the A1 Motorway in the direction of Firenze Centro, from the centre follow Viale Guidoni, turn into Viale Redi, and then into Piazza della Liberta, turn right into Via Cavour.
Hotel Athenaeum, Via Cavour 88 - Firenze, Italy 50129

Check In Time-12:00 Noon

Check Out Time-12:00 Noon