Nh Collection Firenze Porta Rossa, Florence

NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa - A 13th-century tower hotel with restored frescoes and a truffle restaurant in Florence's historic center

Dating back to the 13th century, NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa stands as Italy's oldest Florence hotel, located steps from the Ponte Vecchio and Via dei Tornabuoni's luxury boutiques. The 5-star property features 70 rooms adorned with restored ceiling frescoes, ivory-cream furnishings, and scarlet accents. The building showcases a medieval tower housing a panoramic suite, antique furniture throughout, and a lobby crowned with a stained-glass ceiling. A gourmet restaurant serves regional dishes and truffle-focused menus from 7 PM to 10:30 PM, while the frescoed bar offers hot and cold snacks. The daily breakfast buffet includes local specialties like Schiacciata Toscana, fresh pastries, and traditional Florentine dishes. The Nh Collection property sits 0.5 miles from the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and 0.5 miles from the Uffizi Gallery, with the Santa Maria Novella train station 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by Renaissance art and architecture

Offers a specialized pillow menu with various materials and relaxing fragrances

Features a unique truffle degustation menu with themed cocktails

Each room includes air conditioning, espresso machines, and rain-effect showers

Cons

Limited facilities due to the historic nature of the building

Off-site parking only, with minivan parking at €50 per day