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Via Faenza, 71-Red, 50123 Firenze, Firenze (Tuscany), Italy [edit info]

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Description: Location. The Residence La Contessina is located in Florence, Italy, within 500 metres of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and Cathedral Square. Santa Maria Novella train station is 70 metres from the hotel, and Florence Airport is 10 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. This city residence features a library, bar, and meeting room.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily to guests of the Residence La Contessina. The bar is open daily.

A meeting room for up to 75 persons is available to business guests. Wireless Internet access is offered throughout the residence.

Bicycle rentals are available on site. Swimming, golf, horse riding, and scooter rentals can be found nearby.

Guestrooms. The 20 air-conditioned apartments feature renaissance arcs and balconies. Use of kitchens, equipped with refrigerators, microwaves and cookware, is available for a surcharge payable at check-out. Further amenities include televisions, direct-dial phones, wireless Internet access, and writing desks. Decor is classical with warm tones, and dark wooden furnishings. Bathrooms feature white tiling, and include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Florence Cathedral is famous for its dome of stunning marble panels in several shades of green and pink with white bordering, designed by architect Filippo Brunelleschi.

Overview: Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Rooms: Apartment-One double bed and two twin beds. Modern Florentine-style decor with wooden and tiled flooring, and dark wood furnishings. Balcony. Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and crockery (surcharge). Air conditioning, wireless Internet connection, two televisions, two direct-dial phones, hair dryer, safe, and desk.

Transportation: From Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR):
Distance to Residence La Contessina is 10 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Taxis to the Residence La Contessina cost approximately 25 EUR, and the journey time is 15 minutes. An airport bus departs for Florence's Santa Maria Novella Station every 30 minutes. Single tickets cost 6 EUR. The hotel is 70 metres away. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Florence is compact and easily explored on foot. There are traffic restrictions in the city centre, and parking is expensive. Bright orange buses operate throughout the city centre. Tickets are available at vending machines or from tobacconists. Tickets are sold based on length of time, and are available for one, two or 24 hours. There is a taxi rank in front of Santa Maria Novella Station.

Driving directions. Depart Florence Vespucci Airport.
Follow the signs to the centre/train station.
At the train station, turn right in Adua Squar.
Continue along Via Cennini.
Turn right into Via Faenza to the Residence La Contessina.


Attractions: Santa Maria Novella Station: 70 metres
Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral: 300 metres
Cathedral Square: 500 metres
Ponte Vecchio: 900 metres
Boboli Garden: 1.6 km
Florence Vespucci Airport: 10 km


Facilities: Library, Umbrella, Elevator/lift, Banquet facilities, Parking (surcharge), Concierge desk, Complimentary breakfast, Dry cleaning service, Internet public area - surcharge, Television in lobby, Safe-deposit box, Wedding services, Babysitting or child care, Business center, Room service (limited hours), Secretarial services, Meeting room (small groups), Exhibit space, Express check-in, Express check-out, Internet public area - wireless, Medical assistance available, Business services, Laundry facilities, Concierge services, Bar/lounge, Event catering, Air-conditioned public areas

Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Wake-up calls, Refrigerator, Housekeeping, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Multi-line phone, Private bathroom, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Desk, Separate sitting area, Sofa bed, Window opens, Rollaway beds, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Microwave, Cookware/dishes/utensils, Direct-dial phone, Welcome amenities, Internet access - wireless, Bidet, Blackout drapes/curtains, Extra towels/bedding in room, Handheld shower, Internet access - surcharge, Shower only, Smoking rooms, Kitchenette, Balcony

Description: The 3 star Residence La Contessina is located in the heart of Florence,near the Santa Maria Novella Station.The entire floor of the large 20th century building,standing away from the road,has been completely refurbished in order to offer apartments with harmonious architectural lines,fitted out with rare and tasteful simplicity,and offers above all a quiet relaxation when returning from your working or tourist days.All around the small cloistered court full of light and flowers,there are 20 double volume completely furnished mini-apartments fitted with a kitchen with many accessories,large bathroom with shower,double or single beds,large sofa-bed for two,air-conditioning,central heating,two TV-sets,two telephone lines,internet modem connection,safe,hairdryer,fridge,freezer and microwave oven.Hotel offers meeting room with 75 seats, air conditioning,video-projector,overhead projector,microphone,white board.

Overview: The 3 star Residence La Contessina is located in the heart of Florence,near the Santa Maria Novella Station.The entire floor of the large 20th century

Rooms: AP1(Suite)-Apartment with bathroom for 1 person with a/c,frigde,kitchenette,TV,two line telephone,internet,writing desk.

AP4(Suite)-Apartment with bathroom for 4 people with a/c,frigde,kitchenette,TV,two line telephone,internet,writing desk.

APT(Suite)-Apartment with bathroom for 1−2 people with a/c,frigde,kitchenette,TV,two line telephone,internet,writing desk.

AP3(Suite)-Apartment with bathroom for 3 people with a/c,frigde,kitchenette,TV,two line telephone,internet,writing desk.

Check-in: 2 PM

Check-out: 11 AM

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel according the cancellation policy to avoid a penalty

Transportation: Name: San Maria Novella
Directions: Rental car companies are available at the airport.

Name: Duomo
Directions: Taxis are available at the airport.It cost about 20 euro to reach the hotel by day.At night an extra charge.

Name: Strozzi Palace
Directions: Shuttle bus service available from the airport to the city center.

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Name: Accademia Gallery
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Name: Ponte Vecchio "Old Bridge"
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Name: Piazza Della Signora
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Name: Fortezza da Basso
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Name: Congress Center
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Facilities: Wake-up Service, TV, Terrace, Room Service, Safe, Parking, Telephone, 24 Hour Front Desk, Concierge, Conference Facilities, Porters, City View, Meal Plan - Bed and Breakfast, Bar/Lounge, Babysitting/Child Services, Air Conditioned, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, Handicapped Rooms/Facilities, Refrigerator, Shower, Toilet, Outlet Adapters, Kitchenette, FAX, Multilingual, Express Check In, Doctor on Call, Ironing Board, Iron, Cribs Available, Balcony, Bidet, Laundry Service, Theater Desk, Connecting Rooms, AM/FM Alarm Clock, 220 AC, Adjoining Rooms, Modem in Room, Modem Lines in Room, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Audio Visual Equipment, Copy Service, 24 Hour Security, WC, Security, Wheel Chair Access, Concierge Desk, Jacuzzi, Computer Rental, Safe Deposit Box, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Elevators

Description: SPECIAL RATES FOR WEEKLY STAYS.La Contessina is located in the heart of Florence, near the Santa Maria Novella Station, at 500m from the Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral) and at 100m from the Congress Building. The entire floor of the large 20th century building, standing away from the road, has been completely refurbished in order to offer apartments with harmonious architectural lines, fitted out with rare and tasteful simplicity, and offers above all a quiet relaxation when returning from your working or tourist days. La Contessina has thus the advantage of being located in the city centre but away from the traffic and people noises.La Contessina has thus the advantage of being located in the city centre but away from the traffic and people noises. All around the small cloistered court full of light and flowers, there are 20 double volume completely furnished mini-apartments fitted with a kitchen with many accessories, large bathroom with shower, double or single beds, large sofa-bed for two, air-conditioning, central heating, two TV-sets, two telephone lines, internet modem connection, wi-fi connection, safe, hairdryer, fridge, freezer and microwave oven. The Residence is also equipped with a meeting room (75 seats) fitted with facilities for video-projections and audio installations, monitored by our event-organisation office.

Transportation: Coming from motorway A1, from any exit, it is possible to reach the Residence by following the road signs for Firenze Centro (Florence Centre) and Stazione Ferroviaria (Train Station).From the Station turn right to Piazza Adua, proceed straight to via Cennini and, in the end, turn right to via Faenza. After a few metres, on the right, you find N 71black the Residence La Contessina.

Facilities: Disabled Facilities, Air conditioning in rooms, 24 Hour Reception, Babysitting services, Cots available, Car Parking Available On Site, Wi-Fi Available, Meeting Facilities, TV, Smoking allowed in public areas, Smoking allowed in bedrooms, Safety Deposit Box, Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room, Hairdryer in each room, Iron And Board In Each Room, Telephone In Each Room, Concierge, Laundry/Valet Service, Wake Up Call Available, Interconnecting rooms available, Pets Allowed, Doctor on call, Porter, Ground floor bedrooms, Lift to all floors, Valet Parking, Disabled Access Public Areas, Disabled Access Bedrooms, Disabled toilets on ground floor, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Access To Reception, Wheelchair Access To Restaurant, Wheelchair Access To Bar, Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms, Wheelchair Access To Leisure Facilities, Wheelchair Access To Disabled Car Parking Spaces, In-room Broadband, In-room Modem Hook up, Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas, Wi-Fi Available In Rooms, Business Centre, Private dining services, Bar, Breakfast to go, [Channels] News, [Channels] Music, [Channels] Childrens, En Suite, Public Air Conditioning, Minibar, Telephone, Tea & Coffee Making Facilities, Hairdryer, Disabled Facilities, Family Rooms inc. Cot, Non-smoking Rooms, Laundry Service, Car parking available onsite, Safe In Room, Apartments, Private Parking, Garden, Cafeteria, Modem Link, Smoking Rooms, Breakfast to go, Ironing Board, Alarm Clock

Overview: The Residence “La Contessina” is located in the heart of Florence, near the Santa Maria Novella Station, at 500m from the Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral).

The entire floor of the large 20th century building, standing away from the road, has been completely refurbished in order to offer apartments with harmonious architectural lines, fitted out with rare and tasteful simplicity, and offers above all a quiet relaxation when returning from your working or tourist days.

Rooms: Apartment 1 Person - Double volume completely furnished mini-apartment fitted with a kitchen with many accessories, large bathroom with shower, double or two single beds, large sofa-bed for two in the living room.

Apartment 2 People - Double volume completely furnished mini-apartment fitted with a kitchen with many accessories, large bathroom with shower, double or two single beds, large sofa-bed for two in the living room.

Apartment 3 People - Double volume completely furnished mini-apartment fitted with a kitchen with many accessories, large bathroom with shower, double or two single beds, large sofa-bed for two in the living room.

Apartment 4 People - Double volume completely furnished mini-apartment fitted with a kitchen with many accessories, large bathroom with shower, double or two single beds, large sofa-bed for two in the living room.

Check-in: 13:00

Check-out: 11:00

Child Policy: Child from 3 to 6 years old at € 15,00 per night
Cradle - free of charge
High chair - free of charge

Cancellation Policy: -we take the first night in case of cancellation in 10 days before your arrival;
-we take the total amount of your reservation in case of no show.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Comments: Use of kitchen/kitchenette is not included in the rate and there is an additional cost to be payed directly at the residence for its usage.

Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Luggage Storage, Breakfast Buffet

Services: Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Description: The 3 star Residence La Contessina is located in the heart of Florence,near the Santa Maria Novella Station.The entire floor of the large 20th century building,standing away from the road,has been completely refurbished in order to offer apartments with harmonious architectural lines,fitted out with rare and tasteful simplicity,and offers above all a quiet relaxation when returning from your working or tourist days.All around the small cloistered court full of light and flowers,there are 20 double volume completely furnished mini-apartments fitted with a kitchen with many accessories,large bathroom with shower,double or single beds,large sofa-bed for two,air-conditioning,central heating,two TV-sets,two telephone lines,internet modem connection,safe,hairdryer,fridge,freezer and microwave oven.Hotel offers meeting room with 75 seats, air conditioning,video-projector,overhead projector,microphone,white board.

Location Description: Residence La Contessina is located in the heart of Florence,near the Santa Maria Novella Station,at 500m from the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and at 100m from the Congress Building.

Rooms: Apartment with bathroom for 3 people with a/c,frigde,kitchenette,TV,two line telephone,internet,writing desk. Apartment with bathroom for 4 people with a/c,frigde,kitchenette,TV,two line telephone,internet,writing desk. Apartment with bathroom for 1−2 people with a/c,frigde,kitchenette,TV,two line telephone,internet,writing desk. Apartment with bathroom for 1 person with a/c,frigde,kitchenette,TV,two line telephone,internet,writing desk.

Check-in: 2 PM

Check-out: 11 AM

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel according the cancellation policy to avoid a penalty

Additional Information:
  • Duomo Taxis are available at the airport.It cost about 20 euro to reach the hotel by day.At night an extra charge.
  • San Maria Novella Rental car companies are available at the airport.
  • Strozzi Palace Shuttle bus service available from the airport to the city center.
Description: The 3 star Residence La Contessina is located in the heart of Florence,near the Santa Maria Novella Station. The entire floor of the large 20th century building,standing away from the road,has been completely refurbished in order to offer apartments with harmonious architectural lines,fitted out with rare and tasteful simplicity,and offers above all a quiet relaxation when returning from your working or tourist days. All around the small cloistered court full of light and flowers,there are 20 double volume completely furnished mini-apartments fitted with a kitchen with many accessories,large bathroom with shower,double or single beds,large sofa-bed for two,air-conditioning,central heating,two TV-sets,two telephone lines,internet modem connection,safe,hairdryer,fridge,freezer and microwave oven. Hotel offers meeting room with 75 seats, air conditioning,video-projector,overhead projector,microphone,white board.

Location Description: Residence La Contessina is located in the heart of Florence,near the Santa Maria Novella Station,at 500m from the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and at 100m from the Congress Building.

Facilities: Elevators, Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service, Meeting Facilities, Safe Deposit Box, Multi-lingual Staff, Hot Tub, Computer Use Available, Concierge Services, Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs, Wake-up Service, 24 Hour Security, Room Service (Limited), Fax (For Guests), 24 Hour Front Desk, Telephone, Photocopy Service, A-V Equipment Rental, Babysitting or Child Care, Pets Allowed, Safe, Balcony, Cribs Available, Iron/Ironing Board, Kitchenette, Bus/RV Parking, Refrigerator, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Room, Restaurant on site, Internet Access

Category: Residence

Description: La Contessina Residence is a quiet haven situated in the historic centre of Florence. The property features 45 sqm one-room apartments which include a bedroom, kitchen/living area and bathroom. A 24-hour reception desk provides all sorts of tourist information. Managed by the property's events department, well-appointed meeting space with video projector and audio system for up to 75 persons is available on-site.

Cancellation Policy: In case of no show or late cancellation first night will be charged.

Facilities: Access for disabled, Pets accepted, Credit card accepted, Guarded car park, Baby sitter, Bar, Laundry service, Room service - limited hour, Front desk - 24 hour, City maps, Tourist information, Luggage room, Multilingual staff, Meeting room, Individually controlled air conditioning, Heating, Hairdryer in room, Safe, Kitchen, Direct dial phone, Internet plug, Colour TV, Groups welcome, Wireless Internet connection, Wireless Internet connection in the entire property


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1. From: Bridge Andrew
 Date of Stay: January, 2007
 We throughly enjoyed our stay here. The apartment looked exactly like it did in the pictures on the Venere web site. The managers were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very satisfying. The apartment was spacious, clean and lovely. Its location was outstanding. It is a short walk to the train station and was easily within walking distance of all of the major attractions. We have all ready recomended it to friends who are heading to Florence this summer. We highly recommend it. We found a wonderful restuarant called La Celestino, Piazza Santa Felicita, 4r., www.ristorantecelstino.it Try the steak with mushroom sauce and bacon!!!!
 
2. From: Bridge Andrew
 Date of Stay: January, 2007
 We throughly enjoyed our stay here. The apartment looked exactly like it did in the pictures on the Venere web site. The managers were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very satisfying. The apartment was spacious, clean and lovely. Its location was outstanding. It is a short walk to the train station and was easily within walking distance of all of the major attractions. We have all ready recomended it to friends who are heading to Florence this summer. We highly recommend it. We found a wonderful restuarant called La Celestino, Piazza Santa Felicita, 4r., www.ristorantecelstino.it Try the steak with mushroom sauce and bacon!!!!
 
3. From: Finger Linda & Richard
 Date of Stay: May, 2006
 This was one of the best hotels we stayed at while on holiday in Italy. We stayed here once at the first of our vacation and liked it so well we came back for a second stay at the end of our travels in Italy. The family that runs this accommodation are very professional, with a kindness that makes one feel like they are coming home again. Our daughter stayed at La Contessina in one of the three person apartments while in school and thoroughly enjoyed her time there. We highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for quality, comfort and helpfulness for a very reasonable price.
 
4. From: Scheuermann Bernhard
 Date of Stay: November, 2005
 We had a very nice stay in Ference, the rooms were very clean and big. The employees were very polite and helpfully. When we left the hotel for driving home, we forgot a big basket full of things, some quite expensive. We are very happy that it was no problem to get back everything. The whole basket has been sent back to us by mail, nothing damaged or lost. Thanks a lot!
 
5. From: Anders Michele
 Date of Stay: November, 2005
 Two comments: 1) The hotel can be very noisy at night; not from the street traffic in Firenze, but from the surrounding rooms. Be sure to close the windows to the interior courtyard if you want quiet. 2) I chose this hotel because it was advertised as accessible for handicapped. This is correct, but be advised that the person who requires a walker or a wheelchair will, of necessity, sleep in the common living area on a sofa bed as the only other sleeping accomodation is up a staircase that is not accesible.
 
6. From: Wilson Ian
 Date of Stay: September, 2005
 A fantastic residence, very friendly & helpful. Great location near markets, train station and very easy stroll to centre, sites, resturants etc.
 
7. From: Lee Virginia Wai Chung
 Date of Stay: July, 2005
 We love this service apartment! We highly recommend this place to all our friends. It is close to everything including the train station and most tourist sights. Just minutes away one can find all amenities that tourists will require. We particularly enjoyed cooking in the kitchen which has all kinds of cooking equipment, and we could walk to the Mercato Centrale in a few minutes to get all the fresh ingredients. The apartment was spacious, clean, and well equipped. The staff were very helpful. The price was excellent for the location and quality. We will definitely return if we will visit Florence again. It was the best place out of the 6 hotels that we stayed at during this trip.
 
8. From: Andersen Gunnar
 Date of Stay: April, 2005
 Our impression of the Hotel and the room is very good, and for sure we stay here again.
 

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