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Florence Map: Hermitage HotelHermitage Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
Vicolo Marzio 1
Location Piazza del Pesce (to the left of the Ponte Vecchio as you're facing it), Near Piazza Della Signoria
Transportation Bus: 23 or 71
Phone 055-287-216
Fax 055-212-208
Web site www.hermitagehotel.com
Room Information 28 units
Prices 245€ ($319) double. Rates up to 20% lower in winter. Rates include breakfast
Credit Cards MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, hair dryer, safe
Parking Parking 21€-34€ ($27-$44) in nearby garage

Frommer's Review

This ever-popular hotel right at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio was renovated in 1998 to give each room wood floors or thick rugs, shiny new bathrooms (most with Jacuzzis), and fresh wallpaper. The rooms are of moderate size, occasionally a bit dark, but they're full of 17th- to 19th-century antiques and boast double-glazed windows to cut down on noise. Those that don't face the Ponte Vecchio are on side alleys and quieter. Their famous roof terrace is covered in bright flowers that frame postcard views of the Arno, Duomo, and Palazzo Vecchio. The charming breakfast room full of picture windows gets the full effect of the morning sun. The owners and staff excel in doing the little things that help make your vacation go smoothly -- but prices are a bit inflated.

Facilities:
Concierge; tour desk; limited room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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