Columbus Hotel Florence

General Information

Set on the banks of the River Arno, the Hotel Columbus is a trendy, six-storey property with a sand-coloured front, situated within 3 kilometres of the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. Florence Vespucci Airport is eight kilometres away, and takes about 25 min to get to by auto.

The Hotel Columbus highlights a traditional-style inside finished with floral prints and marbled flooring. A smorgasbord is catered every day in the morning, and the concierge is on hand to give sightseeing advice. The guesthouse houses its own brasserie, and in addition facilities include suite facilities (limited hours), a safe-deposit box and dry-cleaning services. Motorists will find complimentary car park on place.

La Caravelle is an unofficial, contemporary dining place with cream walls and scarlet marbled flooring, serving a variety of local and popular dishes.

The 88 rooms for guests feature easy, contemporary decoration with patterned fabrics and extend to balconies. Facilities include dial-up Internet connections, televisions, direct-dial phones, safes and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.

Dining Information

Located on the first floor, the restaurant is greatly extensive and radiant, equipped in a easy fashion. It features a vermilion marble floor and creamy painted walls. It proposes a variety of local and international cuisines.

Exterior

This is a 5-storey up-to-date building, in keeping with the nearby architecture. The structure dates back to the 1960s, but features been maintained in fair condition.

Lobby

The wide foyer and public zone are interconnecting. They have marble floors and are greatly clean, thanks to the spacious windows, covered with just sheer white curtains. There are a few floral fabric sofas and armchairs, plants and lamps, for visitors needing to unbend.

Location Information

Located in the east of the town, our hotel can be easily reached by all main freeways. Thanks its peripheral serene location, car parking is fairly simple. This is a vast advantage, as car park in center of Florence is now greatly difficult, specifically in summer. Located on the known River Arno, the guesthouse is simple to find and close to downtown, just an amiable 20-minute stroll along the notable river Arno, up to the Ponte Vecchio.