Welcoming 3-star hotel overlooking Piazza Indipendenza in Florence, a short distance from Santa Maria Novella station and the Renaissance historic centre.
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Hotel Donatello is a 3-star hotel located in Piazza Indipendenza in Florence, just 700 metres from Santa Maria Novella train station. The property stands out for its classic Florentine style interiors, featuring period details such as frescoed ceilings and fine marble finishes.
The hotel rooms feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, TV, and private bathrooms. The property welcomes guests travelling with pets free of charge. Available amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an internal bar, a quiet green area for relaxation, and a convenient valet parking service.
The location allows guests to reach the main monuments of the Tuscan capital on foot in 20 minutes, including the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio. Its proximity to the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre, about 500 metres away, makes the hotel practical for guests visiting the city for trade fairs or business events.
The accommodations at Hotel Donatello reflect traditional Florentine aesthetics, featuring terracotta or tile floors, refined marble bathrooms, and, in selected options, historical ceiling frescoes. The range of accommodations spans from single rooms for solo travellers to larger options designed for small groups or families.
All units feature amenities such as independent air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, minibar, and safety deposit box. The private marble bathrooms with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries ensure complete functionality. For larger room types, such as triples and quadruples, different configurations of single or double beds can be requested.
16 sqm accommodation furnished in classic Florentine style with a refined marble bathroom. It features independent climate control, flat-screen TV, minibar, and safety deposit box.
Located on the upper floors of the building, this 20 sqm room offers larger and quieter spaces, enriched by unique paintings and a marble bathroom.
Compact 10 sqm option designed for solo travellers, equipped with classic furnishings, marble bathroom, air conditioning, and TV.
Spacious 26 sqm room suitable for three people, featuring customizable bed configurations, marble bathroom, and climate control.
The property’s largest option with 30 sqm of floor space, suitable for families or groups, equipped with marble bathroom and minibar.
Hotel Donatello offers guests a range of tailored services to ensure a comfortable stay in central Florence. Highlights include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage service, and an elevator providing easy access to the upper floors.
The property features a private garden and an outdoor terrace for relaxing on warmer days. Dining options include an internal bar, a small snack bar, and a buffet breakfast. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, airport shuttle service upon reservation, and private valet parking complete the amenities.
Hotel Donatello directly faces Piazza Indipendenza, a spacious and elegant tree-lined square located in the historic San Lorenzo district of Florence. This location offers the advantage of staying in an airy and relaxing setting, while remaining a very short walk or drive from key cultural itineraries. Surrounding the square are traditional Tuscan trattorias, historic cafes, and artisan workshops that keep the authentic character of Florentine tradition alive.
Getting around is easy for guests arriving by train or air. Santa Maria Novella main train station is just 700 metres away, reachable on foot in less than ten minutes. For air connections, Florence Peretola Airport is located just 4.9 km away. Additionally, for business travellers and exhibition visitors, the Fortezza da Basso trade fair centre is situated just 500 metres from the hotel entrance.
Walking towards the historic centre, the famous San Marco Museum is just 400 metres away, while the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, is 500 metres away. Continuing for about 800 metres leads to Piazza del Duomo, dominated by Brunelleschi’s dome. Extending the walk to 1.4 km brings guests to the banks of the Arno river, with the legendary Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.
Guests highly appreciate the location of Hotel Donatello, convenient for the station and the historic centre. Reviews praise the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the rooms, complemented by marble bathrooms and classic style details.
Hotel Donatello is located at Piazza Indipendenza 23 in Florence, just 700 metres from Santa Maria Novella train station and 500 metres from Fortezza da Basso.
At Hotel Donatello, check-in is available from 14:00 to 00:00, while check-out must be completed by 11:00.
Yes, Hotel Donatello welcomes pets on request and free of charge.
Yes, Hotel Donatello offers a private valet parking service for an additional charge.
Hotel Donatello provides cots on request for children up to 4 years old, while extra beds cannot be added.
Hotel Donatello serves a buffet breakfast featuring continental and Italian options in a dedicated breakfast room.
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