Hotel Merlini – A Favorite for Families in Florence

All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with private bathrooms and soundproofed windows for quiet rest. Each room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, and large windows that provide natural light and views of the garden, the cathedral, or other Florence monuments. Room types include Queen Rooms, Double Rooms with Private Bathroom, Single Rooms, and Standard Double Rooms.

The hotel is 250 metres from San Lorenzo Market and a 5-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Fortezza da Basso conference centre is 700 metres away, while the Duomo is 8 minutes on foot and the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio are 15 minutes away. The central location places guests within easy reach of the leather market, Mercato Centrale, and the Accademia Gallery.

Each morning begins with a continental breakfast in a bright room featuring frescoed walls and a winding staircase. Breakfast includes hot drinks, pastries, and a selection of sweet and savoury items served by the family owners. A communal terrace with a snack bar offers an outdoor space for light meals and drinks throughout the day.

Hotel Merlini occupies the third floor of an 18th-century palazzo, accessible by lift, and is run by the same family who reside on-site. The owners offer warm, personal attention - from making cappuccinos at breakfast to arranging early-morning taxis. The building has frescoed breakfast room walls, antique furnishings, and a calm atmosphere despite being on a bustling pedestrian street.