Grand Hotel Cavour Florence in Florence, Tuscany, Italy

General Description:	The impressive hotel cavour was built in 1280 as a private residential palace and was transformed into a hotel in 1865 when florence was the capital of italy. It enjoys a marvellous location in the ancient heart of florence close to the house where dante alighieri was born and with the duomo - piazza signoria - ponte vecchio and the uffizi gallery all within easy walking distance. The reception area is located in the marvellous medieval vaulted lobby - complete with corner fountain. From here guests can reach the charming - atmospheric angels restaurant and wine bar where typical recipes possess been brought up to date to offer a delicious combination of local products and exotic tastes. The michelangelo breakfast room on the top floor of the hotel has stairs leading to a spectacular terrace and roof garden offering exceptional panoramic views of florence and is a pleasant place to enjoy a buffet breakfast or bright snacks throughout the day. The hotel boasts 104 spacious and comfortable rooms on six floors - all with beautiful handmade furniture and the facilities required for the comfort and convenience of guests - including individually controlled air conditioning - soundproofing - telephone - minibar and television. For the benefit of business travellers - impressive hotel cavour offers 3 meeting rooms that can host up to 50 people and a range of support services can be provided on request. The impressive hotel cavour is a really exclusive place to stay and the staff are proud of the quality of accommodation and service they offer - they will be delighted to ensure you possess a tranquil and enjoyable stay.
Hotel Overview:	Set in the historical heart of florence, this excellently located hotel is within walking distance of the main sights and has a rooftop terrace with spiffing views over the city. The uffizi gallery, bargello museum and ponte vecchio are all just a few streets away in one direction and the magnificent cathedral is a similar distance in the other direction. The hotel's imposing entrance hall and public areas will remind you of the florence of days gone by, whereas the well-decorated rooms offer modern comfort and style with hand-made furniture. With a eatery and bar on-site, you will not need to leave the hotel in the evenings and can simply sit back and relax.
Attractions:	The duomo - 100 metres piazza signoria - 400 metres uffizi gallery - 500 metres academy of superb arts - 500 metres ponte vecchio - 700 metres
Cancellation Policy:	- reservations must be cancelled at least 1 day prior to arrival date to avoid a penalty of 1 night stay plus tax.- no show fee: 1 night stay plus tax.- exceptions may apply during holidays, exclusive events or conventions.
Car Parking:	Agreement with a garage. The daily rate of €. 30 includes pick up and delivery service directly at the hotel. Approximately 100 parking allotments are at your disposal.
Checkin Time:	2:00 pm
Checkout Time:	12:00 pm
Child Policy:	Up to 3 years elderly free if sharing parent's bed. Over this age a triple is required.
Dining:	- type: full service eatery - cuisine: italian and international and 1900 to 2300 - hours of operation: 1200 to 1400 - dress code: relaxed - description: atmospheric eatery serving usual dishes with a modern twist.
Location:	City centre: duomo
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Rooms:	twofold twin standard(standard room)-double twin standard rooms acquire 1 queen or 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom. These rooms are carpetted and furnished in classic style with gorgeous handmade furniture. They are well appointed to offer comfort and convenience with airconditioning - flat screen colour tv - minibar - safe and direct dial phone. The tiled bathrooms offer a bathtub or separate shower - hairdryer and vanity set. Max occ 2 Double twin deluxe(deluxe room)-double twin deluxe rooms acquire 1 queen or 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom-these spacious rooms are carpetted or with parquet furnished in classic or designer style with gorgeous handmade furniture-they are well appointed to offer comfort and convenience with airconditioning-flat screen colour tv-minibar-safe-direct dial phone-tea and coffee making facilities-the marble bathrooms offer a bathtub or separate shower-hairdryer-vanity set-slippers and a bathrobe-max occ 2 Double twin superior(standard room)-double twin better rooms acquire 1 queen or 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom. These rooms are carpetted and furnished in classic or designer style with gorgeous handmade furniture. They are well appointed to offer comfort and convenience with airconditioning - flat screen colour tv - minibar - safe - direct dial phone - tea and coffee making facilities. The tiled bathrooms offer a bathtub or separate shower - hairdryer and vanity set. Max occ 2.
Transportation:	From florence vespucci airport (flr): distance to impressive hotel cavour is eight kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive. getting there. Taxis into the city centre cost approximately 15 eur-16 eur, and the journey time is 15 minutes. An airport bus departs every 30 minutes for florence's santa maria novella station, 800 metres from the hotel. single tickets cost 6 eur. Terravision coaches travel to central florence and pisa airport. Tickets cost 12 eur, and the price includes a one-day pass for florence's city buses. Prices are all subject to change. getting around. The hotel is on via del proconsolo, 100 metres from the duomo. Florence is compact and easily explored on foot. There are traffic restrictions in the city centre, and parking is expensive. bright orange buses operate throughout the city centre. Tickets are available at vending machines or from tobacconists. Tickets are sold based on length of time, and are available for single, two or 24 hours. There is a taxi rank in front of santa maria novella station. Parking facilities are available near the hotel (surcharge).
Services:	Room service, meeting/banquet facilities, business centre, babysitting/child services, laundry, dry cleaning, vip room facilities, breakfast in the room, ironing service, bridal suite, internet services, currency exchange, shoe shine, tour desk, fax/photocopying, ticket service, wi-fi/wireless lan, free wi-fi internet access included
General Facilities:	total property is air conditioned, total property is non-smoking, historic building, recently renovated, lift/elevator, access for disabled, pets accepted, dogs permitted, credit card accepted, garage, baby sitter, internet/email services, reading lounge, bar, eatery, laundry service, currency exchange, room service - limited hour, front desk - safety deposit carton, front desk - 24 hour, front desk - fax service, concierge, city tour, newspapers, city guide, city maps, tourist information, luggage room, multilingual staff, meeting room, meeting lounge, business center, secretarial service, banqueting service, body building equipment, fitness center, fitness room, turkish bath, spa/wellness centre, individually controlled air conditioning, heating, cot obtainable upon request, rooms with view obtainable upon request, hairdryer in room, safe, non-smoking rooms obtainable upon request, non-smoking rooms, mini bar, direct dial phone, colour tv, satellite tv, facilities for disabled persons, prose desk, groups welcome, congress facilities, wireless internet connection, valet service, supplementary beds, wireless internet connection in the total property, free coffee and tea making facilities, lcd flat screen tv
Activities:	Fitness centre, turkish/steam bath, hammam
Room Facilities:	Air-conditioning, colour television, disabled facilities, ensuite (private bathroom), guest laundry, hairdryer, iron / ironing board, laundry service, minibar, non smoking rooms, room service, safe deposit box, safe in room, shaver in bathroom, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone, wireless internet access