Location. The 18th century Porta Faenza Hotel is located in Florence, Italy, 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella Station and within 600 metres of the Duomo. Florence Vespucci Airport is five kilometres away. Hotel Features. Owned by renowned Florentine photographer Antonio Nelli and his Canadian wife, Rose, who have been hoteliers since 1974, Porta Faenza Hotel is housed in an 18th century building. The arched front entrance leads into the lobby. The hotel boasts a portico style seating area next to a 13th century well.
Porta Faenza Hotel does not have a restaurant of its own but it does serve breakfast everyday (surcharge) and there are several restaurants in the area. The hotel bar in the lobby is open 24 hours a day.
Porta Faenza Hotel has one meeting room with capacity for up to 25 people. Internet access is available in public areas.
Guestrooms. The 25 guestrooms at the Porta Faenza Hotel are decorated in neutral colours with wooden floors. Some rooms have rooftop views. All have cable televisions, air conditioning, minibars and hairdryers.
Check In Time - Noon
Check Out Time - 11.00 AM
Hotel Amenities
Room Service
Florence Area Attractions
Area Attractions: Coach Station 0 Mi / 0 Km Railway Station 0 Mi / 0 Km Train Stn Sta Maria Novella 0 Mi / 0 Km Arezzo 50 Mi / 80 Km Forte Dei Marmi 53 Mi / 85 Km Mugello Area 25 Mi / 40 Km Pisa 37 Mi / 60 Km Viareggio 53 Mi / 85 Km Cathedral 0 Mi / 1 Km Chiesa S.Lorenzo 2 Mi / 3 Km Conference/Congress Centre 0 Mi / 0 Km Fear/Exhibition Centre 0 Mi / 0 Km Museo Accademia 0 Mi / 0 Km Museo Chiesa Convento 0 Mi / 1 Km Piazza S.Croce 0 Mi / 1 Km Piazzale Michelangelo 1 Mi / 2 Km Santa Maria Novella Church 0 Mi / 0 Km Santa Maria Novella Square 0 Mi / 0 Km
Driving Directions
From Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR): Distance to Porta Faenza Hotel is 5 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Taxis into the city centre cost approximately 15 EUR 16 EUR, and the journey time is 15 minutes. An airport bus departs every 30 minutes for Florence's Santa Maria Novella Station, which is 200 metres from the hotel. Single tickets cost 6 EUR. Terravision coaches travel to central Florence and Pisa Airport. Tickets cost 12 EUR and the price includes a one day pass for Florence's city buses. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The hotel is on Via Faenza, 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella Station. Florence is compact and easily explored on foot. There are traffic restrictions in the city centre and parking is expensive. Bright orange buses operate throughout the city centre. Tickets are available at vending machines or from tobacconists. Tickets are sold based on length of time and are available for one, two or 24 hours. There is a taxi rank in front of Santa Maria Novella Station.
Driving directions. From Florence Vespucci Airport: From the highway, exit at Firenze and follow the signs for Centro and Stazione, until you reach the big fortress called Fortezza da Basso. Drive around this and turn right into Viale Spartaco Lavagnini. At the first traffic lights, turn right for Via Santa Caterina D'Alessandria. Continue straight to Via Nazionale and take the second right onto Via Faenza.
Hotel Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. These excellent rates are only available through us. Please do not call the property, as they will not have our discounted rates in their system. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed. Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy, Via Destinations, Inc. Bookings are subject to a 25 USD fee for any CANCELLATION/CHANGE. If Cancellation occurs within the Cancellation Policy period, a one-night Charge will be assessed. Property Cancellation Policy: 48 HOURS.
