Address: Via della Scala, 22/38r · 50123 Florence

Description:
Adjacent to the cloisters of Santa Maria Novella in the historical center of Florence, the three antique buildings surrounding the covered courtyard, now our breakfast room, offer you a welcoming corner in typical Florentine style. Florence Hotel Alba Palace has united comfort in an antique Florentine dwelling and the care for detail by its attentive staff with the aim of making this hotel an authentic angle of hospitality. The recent reconstruction of Hotel Alba has brought the ancient origins of these historic buildings to life complementing the modern comforts found in every hall and room of the Hotel; terracotta, stone, and wrought iron…our tradition and your home in the heart of Florence. The street Via della Scala combines the history of Piazza Santa Maria Novella with the that of Piazza della Stazione, an almost obligatory passage for those coming to Florence by car or by train.

Facilities:
Concierge Free city maps are available at our reception desk, open 24 hours a day, along with a multilingual staff ready to assist their guests with any request they may have to add in making their stay in Florence a memorable one. Ticket reservations, rental cars, parking arrangements, and suggestions for casual and fine dining found in the immediate area and easily reached on foot. Breakfast Buffet Guests at Hotel Alba are invited to indulge in a wholesome breakfast buffet served every morning from 7:30 am to 9.30 am with room service available. Lobby Bar and Tv Room Our comfortable Lobby bar and TV room are always open for coffee or a drink and relaxing moments. Internet Point Hotel Alba offers its guests a quiet Internet corner, on-line 24 hours a day, where one can log on to catch up on e-mail navigate just for fun. Wireless connection for PC's coming soon! Laundry Service Same day laundry service is available on request (week-ends and holidays excluded) Hotel Alba accepts small pets with advance notice. Non-smoking rooms and rooms accessible to the handicapped. Elevator/Lift accessible to the handicapped. Affiliated Parking Garage available near the hotel for a daily fee depending on the size of the car with pick-up and delivery service included. Baggage Deposit available after check-out Hotel Alba offers 24 sound-proofed rooms with double glazed windows. All rooms include: · Air-conditioning · Satellite TV · In room safe · Telephone · Frigo-bar · Private bath or shower with complimentary toiletries and hairdryer.

Location:
BY CAR Whether coming from the north or south, we recommend exiting the A1 motorway at the "Firenze - Signa" Exit. After the toll gate follow the signs for the city centre. Continue towards the bridge Ponte alla Vittoria, cross the river, and follow signs indicating the railway station Santa Maria Novella. Once in front of the railway station, leave the station on the left and continue towards the right into Via Santa Caterina da Siena. At the traffic light turn left into Via della Scala where you will find Hotel Alba 100 metres on the left hand side of the road. FROM THE AIRPORT Florence airport Amerigo Vespucci is located 5km from the city centre and Hotel Alba. You can catch Bus #62 at the airport terminal which will bring you to the center or if you prefer, taxis are also readily available. FROM THE TRAIN STATION Arriving at the central station of Santa Maria Novella, you can easily reach the hotel on foot. Leave the station from the right side exit and cross the road. Turn left and continue in Via Santa Caterina di Siena until reaching the traffic lights. Turn left into Via della Scala, where you will find Hotel Alba 100 metres on the left hand side of the road.