Oltrarno Splendid – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Unique Room Designs
OltrarnoSplendid offers 14 individually-designed rooms spread across the top two floors of an 18th-century palazzo. Each room features original frescoes, textured walls, or 200-year-old Toile de Jouy wallpaper restored under supervision of the Belle Arti. Rooms include C.O. Bigelow bath products, espresso machines, HD TVs, free Wi-Fi, and some have freestanding bathtubs alongside showers. Views overlook either Via Dei Serragli or a peaceful internal courtyard.
Breakfast Included
A breakfast buffet includes freshly made fruit salad, warm croissants, cake, fresh breads, cold cuts, and pecorino cheeses. Sitting areas on both floors feature honesty bars and eclectic reading material ranging from old Time Out magazines to Mahatma Gandhi's 'On Non-Violence'.
Oltrarno Neighborhood Access
The hotel is located in Florence's Oltrarno area, a 5-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio and 1.5 km from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station. The neighborhood hosts weekly markets and features the Church of Santo Spirito (housing an early Michelangelo crucifix), Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, and Brancacci Chapel with frescoes by Masaccio and Lippi.
Concierge & Local Tips
Guests receive a set of keys and a map with owner-recommended eating, drinking, and shopping spots. The hotel can arrange garage parking nearby for approximately 30 euros per day. The area contains artistic workshops, traditional cafes, and is 10 km from Peretola Airport.
Eclectic Interior Details
Rooms feature lamps made from boot lasts, an industrial iron bookshelf from London's Patent Office, Olivetti writing desks with working typewriters, and Tin Tin albums. The property was created by the team behind SoprArno Suites and AdAstra Florence, incorporating diverse furniture and bespoke artworks throughout the spaces.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor