Relais Villa Antea, Florence

Relais Villa Antea - A 5-star historic villa with Carrara marble bathrooms and Empire-style furnishings near Fortezza da Basso

Set in a peaceful location near Fortezza da Basso exhibition center, this elegant Florence hotel features spacious rooms with parquet floors and antique Empire-style furnishings. The welcoming villa stands 15 minutes' walk from the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David. Each accommodation at Relais Villa Antea includes high ceilings, silk tapestries, period paintings, and extensive bathrooms finished in grey and white Carrara marble with hydro-massage showers. Guest rooms come equipped with LCD TVs, tea/coffee facilities, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. A generous buffet breakfast is served in an elegant first-floor salon, with eggs prepared by the housekeeper. One ground-floor bedroom provides direct garden access. The property sits 1 mile from Piazza del Duomo and 1 mile from Palazzo Vecchio. Within 1640.4 ft, guests find several dining options including Pizzeria Spera, Osteria Mangiando Mangiando, and Pasticceria Marzocco.

Pros

Shady patio area for breakfast and evening drinks

Located in a quiet residential district with 19th-century villas

Close to the eccentric Museo Stibbert and Russian orthodox church

Walking distance to Giardini dell'Orticultura with its 18th-century greenhouse

Cons

1.5 miles from major attractions like Pitti Palace

Limited dining options within immediate vicinity