Malaspina, Tuscany Italy

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Enjoyable family-run establishment offering modern comfortable accommodation with a traditional Florentine twist. The pleasant location overlooking a tree-lined square is handy for some of the city attractions, but feels a little removed for those in search of the riverside action, such as the Ponte Vecchio.

Exterior

Stately, well-maintained corner building with a couple of ornate wrought-iron balconies, wooden window shutters and a canopied entrance with a few steps up to the reception.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 3

Interior

A Provincial style interior with tiled flooring comprises of an intimate reception desk beneath an ornate vaulted ceiling, a cosy lobby lounge with comfortable sofa seating overlooked by good quality antiques and an adjoining light and airy bar. Simply furnished but pleasant basement breakfast room.

Rooms: 31

 

Location

Area Type: Just over 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 just over a mile away. The main train station is 750 yds. Bus stop is 50 yds.

Map Ref: 123