Hotel Donatello, Florence

Hotel Donatello - A 3-star Florence hotel in a 19th-century building with garden views and buffet breakfast

Located in a quiet residential area near Piazza dell'Indipendenza, this 3-star Florence hotel occupies an antique 19th-century building adorned with stone, colored marble, terracotta tiles, and Murano glass. The Donatello features 59 air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes, and marble bathrooms. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served from 07:30 to 09:30 in the bright dining room, offering local products, hot beverages, and gluten-free options upon request. The lounge overlooks an internal garden where guests can enjoy outdoor seating during summer months. Additional amenities include wireless internet access, a common area TV, and a luggage storage facility. The hotel stands 0.5 miles from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 0.5 miles from both San Marco Museum and Galleria dell'Accademia. A 15-minute walk connects to Santa Maria Novella station, where airport trams and local buses operate, while Peretola Airport is 6 miles away.

Pros

Situated in one of Florence's greenest and most tranquil squares, designed by architect Francesco Leoni (1838-1842)

Rooms overlooking the square's majestic trees provide peaceful accommodation

Eight restaurants within 0.5 miles, including DolceSalato and Trattoria Mario

Dedicated outdoor smoking area in the garden

Cons

Luggage storage available only at additional cost

1 mile from major attractions like Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio