Hotel Residence Palazzo Ricasoli sits in a prestigious building dating back to the 16th century and faces the historical Via San Gallo. Polihotels Palazzo Ricasoli offers more than just your ordinary Residence. The staff invites you to discover why. It will surely be an extraordinary experience living in the atmosphere that this Palace, which once belonged to the noble Florentine family, Ricasoli, has created through its "stones" and the harmony of its portico. Surely an extraordinary experience living in this atmosphere with all services and comfort that a modern first class residence has to offer. The residence found its place in this palace thanks to incredible work and retorations which made it possible to recuperate one of the most important monuments of Florence Renaissance. Commissioned shortly after 1538 by Bishop Giovan Battista Ricasoli, the palace, opera of architect and humanitarian Cosimo Bartoli, became by the will of Cosimo de' Medici, the monastary of San Miniato al Ceppo, and was once again brought to life, although the ample gardens which once led to the walls of the city, were lost. Given back to the Florentines, this prestigious work of art was put at the disposal of the citizens of Florence as a place to stay, for its position, only a short walk away from the most significant places where culture and entertainment, for which Florence is famous for, should satisfy the desire to discover and understand this city, one of its kind in the world, in its most authentic aspect. A different experience therefore allowing one to feel Florentine among the Florentines. * Start your day the Italian way with a typical breakfast at the bar. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day. The cosy tea room is open until 23:00. Why not relax on the panoramic terrace, which is equipped with deckchairs and sun umbrellas. * The professional team of staff can organise wine tasting tours and book museum tickets for you. * High quality services with the most advanced technologies are present to satisfy the needs for both tourists and business travelers alike; panoramic terrace with sun-beds, beach umbrellas, chairs, tables and showers, bar, congress centre with 4 meeting rooms and private parking area. * The residence offers a wide range of accommodation choices: single rooms, double rooms, triple rooms and junior suites. All rooms are elegantly furnished and have private bathrooms with shower or bathtub and hairdryer. * All 101 rooms are equipped with telephone, air-conditioning, satellite TV and refrigerator. * Double room superior, triple room and junior suites also feature sleeping area and living room with kitchen corner. Hotel Residence Palazzo Ricasoli is situated in an ideal position for visits to major museums, galleries and other city attractions, only a short walk away from Piazza San Marco (Museum of David by Michelangelo), the church of San Lorenzo (Medici Chapels), the Duomo and near the Exhibition Trade Fair Center (Fortezza del Basso). High quality services with the most advanced technologies are present to satisfy the needs for both tourists and business travellers alike. Hotel Residence Palazzo Ricasoli offers more than just your ordinary Residence... * Peretola Airport - 5 km * Cavour Bus Station - 0.2 km * Santa Maria Novella Train Station - 2 km * Fortezza Da Basso Exhibition Center - 1 km * Santa Marco Church - 0.5 km * Down Town Shopping Area - 1 km