Kraft, Tuscany Italy

★   ★   ★    ★

An appealing enough choice offering modern comfortable accommodation in a pleasant, if somewhat removed location. One of the few establishments that offers the bonus of a rooftop pool and terrace bar boasting impressive views of the city and its surroundings.

Exterior

Well-maintained corner block with some protruding balconies and a street level entrance.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 4

Interior

The bright cheerful lobby has a comfortable lounge and bar with some interesting designer furnishings, overlooked by a modern wooden-floored mezzanine breakfast area. A simple top floor restaurant and bar offers a large outdoor rooftop terrace sporting panoramic views.

Rooms: 79

Grounds

Also housed high up on the roof is a small pool with a handful of loungers, once again lending pleasing views.

Location

Area Type: 1 ml west of Piazza del Duomo, on a pleasant tree-lined street 150 yds back from the River Arno in a quiet mainly residential area which is away from the main attractions. There’s a very limited amount of shops and restaurants in vicinity with the popular shops and attractions of Ponte Vecchio a 1 mile riverside walk away. Bus stop 200 yds. The train station is 550 yds.

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