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Balestri

  • Location: Florence, Italy
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The Hotel

The Balestri Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel with a great atmosphere overlooking the River Arno. Having been totally refurbished, the building retains all the architectural charm of its period. The communal areas of the hotel have an elegant and nostalgic mood with Art Deco-style furniture, large windows, vaulted ceilings, large mirrors and marble flooring. Drinks and light snacks are served in the bar area with comfortable seating. Thanks to the recent restyling, the 50 rooms over five floors are spacious and elegantly furnished, having received great attention to detail and every kind of comfort. Many offer privileged views of Florence, with the most exclusive having romantic private terraces overlooking the river. From the rooftop terrace, you can admire the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower and Palazzo Vecchio. The Hotel Balestri is the ideal destination for lovers of tradition who want to immerse themselves in the most classic and authentic Florence.

Amenities

Courtesy kits
Air conditioning
Safe
Electric kettle
Hair dryer
Robes & slippers
Television
Minibar

Additional Info

Concierge
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Elevator
Turndown service
Bar
Wi-Fi

Location

Hotel Balestri is located in the Santa Croce area, just a short walk from the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Pricing

Due to the fluctuation of world currencies, prices for all of our services will be quoted upon request. This policy enables us to provide you, the traveler, with the most competitive quotes consistent with actual currency exchange. We invite you to browse through our website to select the travel style that meets your needs, our travel planners are only a call/email away ready to provide any assistance in designing your itinerary.

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