Hotel Davanzati – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Historic Building Accommodations
Hotel Davanzati occupies the top three floors of a 14th-century townhouse with no elevator, accessed via steep steps. The 19 air-conditioned rooms feature low beamed ceilings, exposed brickwork, and fresco fragments. Each room includes free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, minibar, safety deposit box, and private bathroom with olive oil-based toiletries. Some rooms have black accents and Audrey Hepburn film posters.
Complimentary Breakfast Included
Guests receive a daily buffet breakfast with homemade cakes and boiled eggs. Each evening, the hotel offers a glass of wine or prosecco with snacks. There are no onsite restaurants, but numerous dining options are available in the surrounding Oltrarno district across the river.
Central Florence Location
The hotel sits in Florence's historic center, 500 meters from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 300 meters from Ponte Vecchio. Palazzo Pitti and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are within 500 meters. Florence Santa Maria Novella train station is a 10-minute walk, and Florence Airport is 10 km away.
Family-Run Hospitality Services
The Fuzier Cayla family personally manages the hotel with multi-lingual staff speaking English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour organization, babysitting, and room service. Complimentary gym access is provided at a nearby facility. Safety features include smoke detectors and window guards.
Evening Wine Reception
Guests gather each evening in the lobby with tufted leather sofas and woven rugs for complimentary wine and prosecco with snacks. The common area includes a television for guest use. The hotel maintains a pensione-style atmosphere with limited additional facilities.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock