The hotel Villa Betania is located in Florence, in the famous district of Poggio Imperiale, 20 minutes walk from the historic centre. By walk or by bus you can easily reach the main tourist attrations such as Palazzo Pitti, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi gallery and the Duomo cathedral. The hotel, totally reconstructed and modernized in 2006, preserves the original 19th century architecture, such as stone surfaces and decorative arches, combining ancient charm and modern amenities. A special feature of the hotel is the surrounding park that ensures peace and relax, with the botanical garden, winner of many international awards. On-site services include bar and Wi-Fi Internet connection. * Villa Betania Hotel is housed in a renovated Florentine villa that combines traditional architectural features including exposed stone surfaces and exterior vaulted arches with modern amenities including wireless Internet and faxing. Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast before enjoying relaxation time in the gardens. The hotel houses a bar and parking is available. * Villa Betania Hotel has 16 double use single, double and triple rooms. * All rooms are soundproof and feature private bathroom with hairdryer. The accommodations are furthermore equipped with air conditioning, safe, mini bar, cable TV, direct dial telephone, heating and Wi-Fi Internet connection. * Most rooms overlook the park. * Eight rooms have been specially equipped to welcome disabled guests. Housed in a traditional Florentine villa with original architectural details, this hotel is situated within two kilometres of the Ponte Vecchio and the Medici’s Pitti Palace. Welcome to Villa Betania Hotel * Florence Vespucci Airport - 8 kilometres * Porta Romana – 800 metres * Giardino di Boboli (historic gardens) – 800 metres * Palazzo Pitti (Medici Palace) – 1.5 kilometres * Ponte Vecchio – 2 kilometres * Uffizi Gallery – 2 kilometres * Santa Maria Novella (train station) – 3 kilometres * Duomo (cathedral) – 2.5 kilometres * Piazzale Michelangelo (panoramic views) – 2.5 kilometres