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Boscolo Astoria

Via Del Giglio 9, Florence, FI, 50123 Italy

Palatial antiquity a block from San Lorenzo

Near Il Duomo
Occupying the baroque Palazzo Gaddi, this opulent hotel is one block from San Lorenzo Church and three blocks from Il Duomo cathedral and the shops of Via Tornabuoni. Santa Maria Novella train station is also close at hand. Show more
Baroque style
Housed in a former Renaissance palazzo, the hotel has a grand marble lobby, a large meeting salon with Giordano frescos, and a seasonal rooftop bar with spectacular views.
Best of old and new
Frescos are painted above the beds in the hotel's 96 guestrooms, which feature soundproofing, in-room safes, and tiled or marble bathrooms. Hide

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Double DeLuxe
1 king bed. 30 square meters (approximately 323 square feet). Desk. In-room safe. Cable/satellite TV. Pay movies. Voice mail. Minibar. Handheld shower. Bidet. Makeup mirror. Bathroom telephone. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Soundproofed rooms. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control. Blackout drapes/curtains. Non-smoking.
Double Superior
1 king bed. 30 square meters (approximately 323 square feet). Desk. In-room safe. Cable/satellite TV. Pay movies. Voice mail. Minibar. Handheld shower. Bidet. Makeup mirror. Bathroom telephone. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Soundproofed rooms. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control. Blackout drapes/curtains. Non-smoking.
Double Classic
1 king bed. 18 square meters (approximately 194 square feet). Desk. In-room safe. Cable/satellite TV. Pay movies. Voice mail. Minibar. Handheld shower. Bidet. Makeup mirror. Bathroom telephone. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Soundproofed rooms. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control. Blackout drapes/curtains. Non-smoking.
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Property Amenities

This hotel blends baroque splendor with a central location one block from the San Lorenzo Church and the Santa Maria Novella train station. The Duomo Cathedral, one of the city's most famous landmarks, is three blocks away. The romantic Ponte Vecchio (“old bridge”) as well as designer shops, art galleries, and museums are all within 0.5 km (0.25 mile).

The hotel's grand Sala Luca Giordano meeting room, with frescos by Luca Giordano, doubles as a breakfast room. There's a breakfast buffet available (surcharge), and Boscolo Astoria provides complimentary wireless Internet throughout the public spaces. The Palazzo Gaddi restaurant showcases Tuscan cuisine and regional wines in a palatial setting.

  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Exhibit space
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Secretarial services
  • Business services
  • Total number of rooms - 96
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff
  • Medical assistance available
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Tour assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wedding services
  • Concierge services
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • On-site car rental
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • Parking nearby
Boscolo Astoria, Florence,  Italy, Property Amenities Meeting Facility

Room Amenities

  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Phone
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Turndown service
  • Designer toiletries
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Window opens
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Television
  • Non-smoking only
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Rooms

This hotel has 99 air-conditioned guestrooms with frescos above the beds. Walls are covered in pale sea-green, grey, or gold silk. Heavy baroque-style blue curtains dress the shuttered windows. Rooms are soundproofed and offer marble or terracotta bathrooms include telephones, bidets, makeup mirrors, and designer toiletries by Etro. Complimentary newspapers are available upon request.

Boscolo Astoria, Florence,  Italy, Rooms Guest Room

Dining

Palazzo Gaddi Restaurant - Regional specialties such as Ribollitta (Tuscan bread and vegetable soup) and Florentine T-bone Steak are served in an opulent, high-ceilinged room. Candlelit dining in the courtyard is offered during warmer months.

Bar Arrighetti - Featuring the original 1920s decor, the main bar serves cocktails, aperitifs, coffee, and tea.

Roof Terrace Bar - This rooftop bar, open during summer, has spectacular 360-degree views of the historic city.

Sala Luca Giordano - Frescos by Renaissance artist Luca Giordano decorate this grand room with soaring ceiling. A continental buffet and an à la carte menu are available for breakfast (subject to charge). Smoking is permitted in the adjoining conservatory-style room.

Boscolo Astoria, Florence,  Italy, Dining Featured Image

Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Pets accepted
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Buffet breakfast fee: EUR 12.50 per person (approximately)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
  • We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

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Boscolo Astoria
3.6
out of 5
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out of 106 reviews

Julia from Baghdad, IRAQ / Atlanta, GA
5.0
out of 5

“Very accomodating staff, would not hesitate to stay there again.”

This hotel is in a very good location to walk to nearby markets and several sites. The main train station Santa Maria Novella is a short walk, several city blocks, where you can take the bus or train. The hotel itself is older,and very charming not fancy glitz and glamour but a great value. More than we expected of a three star rating. We had a comfortable bed in Europe, I'll stay there again just for that novelty.

Christy from Oklahoma City, OK
5.0
out of 5

“Great place to stay.”

We enjoyed the rooftop bar and the friendliness of the staff. It is well kept older hotel with lots of style and class for it's age.

Judy from Indiana
5.0
out of 5

“A Heavenly Experience”

The hotel is located in the heart of the city within walking distance of all major sites. The front desk staff provides a wonderful map of the area. There are several very good outdoor restaurants on the same block. In the evening be sure to visit the 6th floor for a great view of the city.

Jodi from Phoenix, AZ
5.0
out of 5

“Will always look here first for return trips to Florence”

We couldn't have been more pleased with the entire hotel, our room, and particularly the service! From our window, we had a breathtaking view. The staff were pleasant and extremely informative and patient with our limited Italian. In addition, jet-lagged, we overslept the check-out time, but we were permittted to "take as long as you like. There is no hurry at all." We spoke with the concierge to get directions to museums, and she was always pleasant and helpful. This was our second honeymoon, and we would definitely stay here again. The room had vaulted ceilings, a comfy king-size bed, and a large bathroom, including a bathtub (a rarity in Italy).

Paul from London
5.0
out of 5

“Fabulous”

I am able to thoroughly recommend this hotel but would not recommend that anyone eats at the hotel restaurants as they are very expensive in comparison with the surrounding restaurants. The roof top bar is fantastic, watching the sun set as the sunlight catches the gold facade of the duomo is an amazing experience. Very helpful staff. Stay there!

Diana from Tampa, Florida
5.0
out of 5

“Beautiful hotel”

This hotel is a great value -- it is a beautiful hotel with very accomodating staff. Walking distance from the train station and many good restaurants all around it. We would definitely stay there again.

Simon from Oxford, United Kingdom
5.0
out of 5

“Like going back in time (in a good way)”

Our initial welcome was friendly and even indulged our poor attempts at Italian. From then on everything was as we hoped, the hotel itself seems as though it was sophisticated and elegant fifty or so years ago, has been let go a little bit in the intervening years, but is slowly getting there. The location is very handy for all the major tourist attractions, breakfast was very nice and relaxed, and the (seperate but in-house) retaurant was very intimate with good food. Would definitely go back there again.

franck from paris
5.0
out of 5

“à très vite pour de nouvelles aventures...”

très belle hotel

John from Chatham, NJ
5.0
out of 5

“Very enjoyable stay.....”

This is a lovely boutique hotel that is located very close to everything important. The staff was terrific from check in to check out. The breakfast was adaquate, but not great. We stayed in this hotel at the beginning of our trip to Italy and again at the end of our trip to Italy. I would definately reccommend this hotel!!!

Kristen from Charlotte, NC
5.0
out of 5

“Awesome Florence Hotel”

The Astoria is definitely a great place to stay. The room (and bathroom) are spacious and the location is convenient to all local interests. The front desk staff and bar staff make you feel welcome! No question, I would definitely return in a heartbeat!

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Boscolo Astoria

Via Del Giglio 9 Florence, FI , 50123 Italy

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Medici Chapels - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Santa Maria Novella Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • National Alinari Museum of Photography - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Museo di Santa Maria Novella - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Church of Santa Maria Novella - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Museo Marino Marini - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Baptistry - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Strozzi Palace - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Piazza di San Giovanni - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • San Lorenzo Church - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Laurentian Library - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Palazzo Rucellai - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Florence Design Academy - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • Train station nearby
  • In historical district
  • In city center

The preferred airport for Boscolo Astoria is Florence (FLR-Peretola) - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi.

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Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Florence, Italy (FLR-Peretola)

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Duomo, Florence, Italy: The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, or Duomo for short, is one of Italy’s largest churches, and tops the list of places to visit in Florence. The impressive Gothic architecture features an ornate exterior, stained glass windows, and a cavernous interior. Two popes are buried here, and three of the buildings are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Boscolo Astoria

Via Del Giglio 9 Florence, FI , 50123 Italy