Andrea,  Tuscany Italy

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An appealing, small and friendly choice with a cosy, home-from-home ambience where the guests soon become known. Hotel occupies the top two floors of the building with the remainder being privately owned – a small lift services the building. Set back from the main road overlooking a tree-lined square it manages to escape some of the hustle and bustle but still offers a good location for some of the sights.

Exterior

Slightly run-down looking terraced building with wooden window shutters and a large arched communal entrance at ground level.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 5

Interior

The inviting interior has traditional touches throughout with a homely lounge offering limited sofa seating and a small intimate bar. The simple breakfast room has terracotta tiled flooring with a number of paintings on the wall.

Rooms: 15

Grounds

A small pleasant balcony with a couple of tables and chairs adjoins the lounge and breakfast room but offers limited views.

Location

Area Type: ½ mile north of Piazza del Duomo, overlooking the pleasant tree-lined Indipendenza Square surrounded by similar properties, towards the end of a busy shopping thoroughfare with shops, bars and restaurants in the vicinity. Sights of the Ponte Vecchio Bridge are 1 mile away. The main train station is 700 yds. Bus stop is 50 yds.

Map Ref: 125