Hotel Porta Faenza – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Porta Faenza offers single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms furnished in classic Florentine style. All rooms include soundproof double-glazed windows, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Superior double rooms feature larger spaces with the same amenities. Rooms are accessible by lift and overlook either the internal courtyard or Via Faenza.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast is included in the room rate and served in the dining room. The hotel offers a lounge bar with wine and champagne available for purchase. Room service is available upon request, including breakfast in-room options.
Location & Transport
The hotel sits on Via Faenza, a quiet cobblestone street in Florence's San Lorenzo District. It is 150 meters from Santa Maria Novella Station (3-minute walk) and 7 km from Amerigo Vespucci Airport (15-minute drive or 22-minute tram ride). Nearby attractions include the Duomo (15-minute walk), Uffizi Gallery (1 km), and Ponte Vecchio (1 km).
Experiences & Tours
Guests can book guided tours to the Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo's David), Uffizi Gallery (Botticelli, Da Vinci), and the Duomo complex. A 4-hour cooking class includes a visit to the central market and hands-on Tuscan meal preparation. The hotel also arranges mystery tours exploring Florence's hidden legends.
Services & Extras
The 24-hour reception provides concierge, luggage storage, and tour desk services. Pet-friendly rooms are available. Paid parking is nearby (€23-28/day). Additional services include laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing (extra charge). The hotel offers hypoallergenic rooms, baby cots, and non-smoking accommodations.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor