Decor in this former noble Florentine family home retains its authentic palazzo feel, though carpets have been added for comfort and warmth. No two rooms are the same—stone walls this thick cannot just be knocked through—and several have antiques integrated into their individual schemes. Grand rooms at the front (especially 101, 118, and 228) have spectacular Renaissance-coffered ceilings and masses of space. Bathrooms are plainer by comparison. Sleep at the back or looking onto the internal courtyard and you’ll wake to an unusual sound in Florence: birdsong. The adjacent bistro, Il Desco, is under the same ownership and serves seasonal Mediterranean dishes made with organic ingredients; its open to guests and nonguests alike (lunch only Oct–Easter).
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Il Guelfo Bianco
Via Cavour 29 (near corner of Via Guelfa)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Near San Lorenzo & the Mercato Centrale
Transportation
Bus: C1
Phone
055-288-330
Prices
99€–280€ double, rates include breakfast
Amenities
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; concierge; room service; Wi-Fi (free)
Units
40 units
URL
https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/la-sala-della-musica-florence1.html?aid=1254987&label=frommers-hotelpage-deeplink
Web site
Il Guelfo Bianco
Other
Valet parking 27€–33€
Map
Via Cavour 29 FlorenceNote: 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.