Elegant 4-star hotel in the Santa Maria Novella district of Florence, featuring a quiet inner garden, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.
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Hotel Ariele is a 4-star property located in the Santa Maria Novella district of Florence, just a 15-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio and the main train station.
The hotel welcomes guests into refined historic surroundings, highlighting a pleasant inner garden where a buffet breakfast rich in continental, vegetarian, and gluten-free options is served during the warm season. Common areas include a cozy lounge, a bar, and a 24-hour concierge service ready to assist with booking guided tours and tickets for the city’s main museums, such as the Uffizi Gallery.
Accommodations at Hotel Ariele range from single and economy rooms to spacious family options and elegant Junior Suites. All units feature air conditioning, soundproofing, satellite TV, and a private bathroom. The location allows guests to explore the historic center of Florence on foot while enjoying the quiet of a residential area near the Cascine Park and the Arno River.
Hotel Ariele offers a varied range of accommodation options designed to meet the needs of solo travelers, couples, and families visiting Florence. Options include Single, Economy, Standard Double, and Superior rooms, as well as spacious Family Rooms and a generous Junior Suite.
All units feature a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, individually controlled air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, and free WiFi access. Room sizes range from 11 square meters for the single room up to 28 square meters for the Junior Suite and family accommodation. Many rooms offer pleasant views of the inner garden or the city, ensuring quiet and restful nights after a day spent exploring Florentine monuments.
This 16 sq m accommodation features air conditioning, a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, and a TV with satellite channels. It offers city views and careful soundproofing to ensure quiet stays.
Spacious 25 sq m room ideal for three guests, equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, minibar, and flat-screen TV. Overlooking the inner garden or the city, it provides ample space for your stay.
Spacious 28 sq m accommodation designed to host up to four adults. Includes a private bathroom, independent climate control, soundproofing, and views of the quiet surroundings.
Renovated 20 sq m room featuring relaxing views of the private inner garden. Offers air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, and a private bathroom with bathtub.
A cozy, streamlined 15 sq m option, slightly more compact than the standard category but equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.
An 11 sq m room for solo travelers, overlooking the inner courtyard. Features a single or French double bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with shower.
Elegant 28 sq m suite with garden views, featuring a bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub. Includes soundproofed walls, minibar, kettle with tea and coffee facilities, and TV with streaming services.
Hotel Ariele offers a full range of services designed to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay in Florence. Guests can enjoy a charming furnished inner garden, ideal for spending quiet moments outdoors. The 24-hour reception provides concierge services, luggage storage, tour desk, and assistance with booking guided tours and city events.
The property features free WiFi access throughout, an elevator, heating, and adjustable air conditioning. Breakfast is served in a dedicated room or in the outdoor courtyard during warm weather, with room service options available upon request. Additional amenities include valet parking, an on-site bar, laundry service, and accessible rooms for guests with disabilities.
Hotel Ariele is located on Via Magenta in the Santa Maria Novella district of Florence, a quiet residential neighborhood in the Porta al Prato area. Guests can reach the main Santa Maria Novella railway station on foot in about 10–15 minutes (just 700 meters away) and the Porta al Prato train stop in 300 meters, making the hotel convenient for rail travelers and public transit users.
The surroundings offer direct access to key attractions and green spaces. Just 350 meters from the hotel lies Cascine Park, the largest public park in Florence, ideal for outdoor walks and recreational activities along the Arno River. Walking about 600 meters along the river leads to historic Piazza Ognissanti and Palazzo Lenzi, while a 1.4 km walk reaches the famous Ponte Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo, the monumental heart of Tuscany’s capital.
The neighborhood features numerous services, traditional restaurants, and cafes, such as Terrazza Rossini restaurant just 50 meters away and Borderline at 150 meters. For art lovers, the Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria are only 1.5 km away, an easy walk through Florentine shopping streets. Florence Peretola Airport is just 4.2 km away, allowing quick and straightforward transfers.
Guests particularly praise the exceptional courtesy of the staff (9.7) and the high level of cleanliness throughout the property (9.7). The comfort of the rooms (9.6) and the amenities offered (9.4) also receive outstanding feedback, while the location near the historic center ensures a pleasant and relaxing stay.
Hotel Ariele is located at Via Magenta 11, in the Santa Maria Novella district of Florence, just 700 meters from the train station and about a 15-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio.
No, Hotel Ariele does not allow pets on the property.
Check-in at Hotel Ariele is available from 14:00 to 23:30, while check-out must be completed between 07:00 and 12:00.
Hotel Ariele offers a valet parking service. Please note that the property is located in a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) and the parking garage remains closed between 00:00 and 07:00.
Hotel Ariele offers a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free, and American options, served in the tree-lined courtyard during warm weather or in your room upon request.
Yes, Hotel Ariele provides free WiFi access in all rooms and common areas of the property.
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