Palazzo Niccolini Al Duomo Residenza D'Epoca, Florence

Palazzo Niccolini Al Duomo Residenza D'Epoca - A 16th-century aristocratic palace with frescoed suites overlooking Florence Cathedral

Located at the corner of Piazza del Duomo, this historic Florence hotel occupies a renovated aristocratic palace featuring individually designed rooms and suites. Palazzo Niccolini Al Duomo Residenza D'Epoca's accommodations range from 52.5 ft^2 Standard Doubles to 393.7 ft^2 Deluxe Suites, some adorned with original 18th-century frescoes and Jacuzzis. Each room includes Bio-Memory mattresses, Carrara marble bathrooms, Nespresso machines, and WiFi. The property maintains a frescoed lounge with complimentary newspapers and tea service, plus an honesty bar and smoking area in the garden. The ground floor restaurant serves lunch and dinner, while the concierge arranges cooking classes and wine tastings. From Palazzo Niccolini's central position, guests can walk to the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Vecchio within 10 minutes. The Santa Maria Novella train station is a 10-minute walk away, with supervised 24-hour parking available in the palace courtyard.

Pros

Original 18th-century frescoes and period furnishings preserve authentic aristocratic ambiance

On-site supervised parking in central Florence

Entire palace available for private events and ceremonies

Concierge arranges personalized tours, cooking classes, and wine tastings

Cons

Limited room count may mean reduced availability during peak seasons

6 miles distance from Peretola Airport requires additional transit planning