Hotel Annalena – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
Hotel Annalena offers 20 rooms with tiled floors, antique furniture, and updated bathrooms. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub, free toiletries, and a bidet. Amenities include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electric kettle, and a safe deposit box. Some rooms open onto terraces with tables and chairs overlooking the Annalena horticultural garden.
Italian Breakfast
A simple Italian breakfast is served behind a stained glass partition in the salon. The buffet includes coffee, pastries, and local specialties. Guests can enjoy the meal in the salon or on the terrace overlooking the garden.
Historic Setting
The hotel occupies the first floor of a 14th-century palazzo, once a refuge for those fleeing Mussolini's police. It retains original features like weathered cotto floors and faded oriental rugs. The building is named after Annalena Malatesta, daughter of a noble family from Rimini.
Prime Florence Location
Hotel Annalena is steps from Palazzo Pitti and the Giardino di Boboli. It's 700 meters from Ponte Vecchio and 1.5 km from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Florence Santa Maria Novella train station is 2 km away, and Peretola Airport is 10 km from the hotel.
Personalized Service
The staff provides concierge services, tour assistance, and ticket bookings. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and a security system. The hotel has a bar open all day, and the terrace offers garden views just steps from the Giardino di Boboli.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV