Residenza Alessandra – A Favorite for Families in Florence

The hotel sits 30 seconds from the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio, with the Uffizi Gallery a 4-minute walk away. Palazzo Vecchio is reachable in 13 minutes on foot, and Santa Maria Novella is 700 metres from the property. Guests can walk to the Duomo di Firenze in under 5 minutes from the entrance.

Rooms are located in a restored 15th-century building and include options like suites with a mezzanine level and separate bedrooms. Each room offers soundproofing, air conditioning, and city views, with some suites providing a kitchenette and an extra lounge area. The bathrooms are large, with powerful showers and bidets, and the beds are described as very comfortable.

Family rooms are available, with configurations such as two separate bedrooms on a mezzanine level to give parents and children privacy. The hotel offers a concierge service that can arrange day tours and provide restaurant recommendations for families. Guests have access to a luggage elevator to help with bags, though some rooms require climbing stairs.

A buffet breakfast is included in the stay, offering homemade cakes, fresh pastries, and hot dishes such as eggs and bacon. Guests can choose from continental, Italian, or American breakfast options, with gluten-free items available upon request. The property is surrounded by a selection of restaurants within a few minutes walk, recommended by the concierge staff.

Guests must pass through three locked doors to reach their room, providing a high level of security. The hotel has CCTV cameras in common areas and outside the property, along with key card and key access systems. A safety deposit box is available in each room for storing valuables.

Location: 30 seconds from Ponte Vecchio

Rooms: 15th-century building with mezzanine suites

Dining: Included buffet breakfast with homemade cakes

Safety: Three locked doors to rooms

Family: Family rooms with separate bedrooms

Service: Concierge for tours and restaurant bookings