The hotel offers a professional massage service (for an additional fee). The hotel was built in 1870 and consists of 171 rooms spread over 5 floors of which 10 are singles, 145 are doubles and 16 are suites. Amongst the hotels facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, lifts, safe and a Internet access. It also has 5 conference rooms with a total capacity of 170 persons. Dining options include a café, an inviting bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area. A room service as well as laundry service are both on offer. This exclusive and historical hotel is situated close to Florence city centre. Florences cathedral is located in the Via Tornabuoni district just 500 metres from the hotel. For further city excursions, guests may take advantage of the local public transport. There is a bus stop located 700 metres from the hotel and Firenze Peretola airport is just 8 km from the hotel, 15 minutes away with local public transport. The exquisite rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. In addition, all rooms include a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, radio, a stereo, Internet access, a safe and central heating as standard. They also all come fitted with a minibar and a fridge.