Descriptions Hotel NH Porta Rossa
The hotel is a distinguished piece of Florence's history, originally built in the 12th century and one of the oldest hotels in Italy. It is a perfect balance between the luxury of bygone eras and modern comforts. Past and present, tradition and innovation symbolise the hotel's history. As a result of the recent renovation work in 2010, the hotel has now been restored to its former beauty. All furniture and facilities have been carefully chosen to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, while certain guest rooms are decorated with extraordinary frescos. The hotel features the Monalda Tower, a wonderful 12th century tower with a staircase leading to spectacular views over the beautiful cityscape. The air-conditioned historical hotel offers 72 rooms in total and welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception service, a hotel safe, cloakroom and lift access. Further facilities include a hairdressing salon, bar, breakfast room, conference facilities, Internet access and a laundry service. The historical hotel is perfectly located in the pedestrianised historical centre, just a few steps from Florence's main attractions, such as the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery (500 m). Other nearby attractions include the porcelain market (60 metres), the Brunelleschi Dome (500 m), the Academy Gallery (1 km) and the Palazzo Pitti Museums (800 m).
Location.
Situated in the Duomo neighborhood, in the heart of Florence, this property is close to Chiesa di Santa Trnita, Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, and Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori. Also nearby are Statue of David and Old Bridge.
Features.
Nh Porta Rossa has a bar/lounge. The property offers wireless Internet access (surcharge). The staff can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator (lift). This is a smoke free property. A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2010.
Guestrooms.
Nh Porta Rossa has 72 guestrooms. Guestrooms have televisions. Guestrooms provide high speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), direct dial phones, and in room safes. Each room is individually decorated. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, bidets, makeup/shaving mirrors, and hair dryers. Guestrooms have city views. Additional amenities include climate control, minibars, and air conditioning. All guestrooms at Nh Porta Rossa are non smoking. Select guestrooms do not include complimentary access to all property facilities.
General
This hotel has an almost perfect location, and its atmosphere compliments a stay in central Florence. MS 03/07
SurroundingArea
The hotel is situated in the heart of the historic centre of Florence, close to the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery.
RoomTypes
The rooms are as large as the communal areas, with wooden floors, chandelier lighting and pine furnishings.
PropertyInformation
As one of the oldest buildings in the pedestrianised zone of the city and known as the most ancient hotel in the whole of Tuscany, it immediately offers a good taste of renaissance style.
DiningFacilities
The hotel has a breakfast room only.
AreaDetails
Central 10 kms to the nearest airport (florence) 1 km to the nearest station (sm novella) 1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 1 km to the nearest fair site (palazzo affari)
RoomInformation
78 Single rooms Double rooms Twin rooms Triple rooms Quad rooms Non-smoking rooms
One of the oldest hotels in Florence, NH Porta Rossa is a historic property where successive architectural styles have been combined to create one of Florence's most original hotels. From lobby through to rooms, art narrates the course of time every step of the way. The hotel's artistic charm is further enhanced by magnificent ceilings and wall frescos painted between the 17th and 19th centuries.Rooms at NH Porta Rossa are the perfect balance between the luxury of a past age and modern comforts. The hotel's 72 rooms, endowed with magnificent frescos, combine classic and stylish furniture with a fascinating historical atmosphere, to ensure that guests will enjoy an authentic stay. NH Porta Rossa incorporates the Monalda Tower, a wonderful 12th century tower with a staircase leading to spectacular views to the beauty of the cityscape.The Bar of the hotel is a chic spot, where you can relax after a long day of sightseeing, and enjoy your favourite drink, in a warm ambience.
Grand Porta Rossa Hotel Florence is conveniently located, quite close to the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. The hotel is at a very short walk from the Nuovo Mercato, and Il Duomo. At the hotel you can come across an enchanting pot pourri of styles, architectural flavours and traditions.
From the solid 14th century renaissane structure to the 19th century crystal chandeliers the Porta Rossa remains one of the most charismatic hotels in Florence and dare we say in the world. Given the antiquity of the building it follows that no two rooms are alike. Nevertheless, a common theme about all of the rooms is that they have parquet flooring, pine furnishings, are extremely clean and hygienic and of course come in lots of different sizes.
The hotel comprises of 78 rooms that are equipped with necessary amenities, where no two rooms are alike.
The NH Porta Rossa is located in Florence making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. The NH Porta Rossa boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom has non smoking rooms, air conditioning, hair dryer, television, separate shower and tub, mini bar. Guests can experience the high standards of comfort while staying at this luxury Florence hotel with everything they need right on the site such as 24hr room service, shops, elevator, bar/pub, disabled facilities. These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Florence. To book a room easily at the NH Porta Rossa, please submit your travel dates and proceed with our secure online booking form.
NH Porta Rossa Hotel is an enchanting pot pourri of styles, architectural flavours and traditions. From the solid 14th century renaissane structure to the 19th century crystal chandeliers the Porta Rossa remains one of the most charismatic hotels in Florence.Given the antiquity of the building it follows that no two rooms are alike. Indeed, at the Hotel Porta Rossa Florence we are loathe to show too many pictures of the rooms for fear that they may flatter to deceive.Nevertheless, a common theme about all of the rooms is that they have parquet flooring, pine furnishings, are extremely clean and hygienic and of course come in lots of different sizes.
This hotel has an almost perfect location, and its atmosphere compliments a stay in central Florence. MS 03/07 As one of the oldest buildings in the pedestrianised zone of the city and known as the most ancient hotel in the whole of Tuscany, it immediately offers a good taste of renaissance style. The hotel is situated in the heart of the historic centre of Florence, close to the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery. Central 10 kms to the nearest airport (florence) 1 km to the nearest station (sm novella) 1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 1 km to the nearest fair site (palazzo affari)
The Hotel Porta Rossa in Florence is the oldest hotel in the town of Firenze having been established way back in 1386. 6 centuries old our hotel is a historic building which is protected by the ministry for the arts. The Porta Rossa is located in the heart of the ancient historical city centre making quick and easy access to all of Florence's major attractions very easy. The Hotel itself is a medieval palazzo of three floors, 78 rooms all with private facilities and two elevators, in a historical setting.
