Cerretani Firenze (former Sofitel)

In the enchanting frame of a 17th century building, the hotel offers pleasant accommodation and warm hospitality in the heart of Florence, close to the Duomo and Battistero.

Dante's house and several other historic and artistic landmarks are located in the surroundings of the hotel, as are the main railway station Firenze Santa Maria Novella and the elegant fashion and shopping district of Via Tornabuoni.

The staff provides impeccable services and will be pleased to suggest the best ways to enjoy the city as well as the facilities and commodities provided at Sofitel Florence.

When you are not exploring the sights you can relax in the gentle atmosphere of the hotel; sample the typical cuisine proposed by the elegant Restaurant Il Patio, or visit Caffé Bar Il Michelangelo, with its art-library, piano bar, harp and live music entertainment.

The hotel has 84 elegant rooms and Suites, each one completely soundproofed with double-glazed windows. They have marble bathrooms, and, besides the listed facilities, satellite TV with internet and movies and music access. Full set of refined welcome amenities in bathroom. Room service 24 hours.

Breakfast times: 06:30 - 10:00 Monday to Friday / 06:30 - 10:30 Saturday and Sunday

Traditional and national cuisine is served at the Restaurant Il Patio, enriched with a fine selection of Italian wines. Open for lunch and dinner, with its gentle atmosphere, the restaurant is ideal for romantic moments and business meals. Restaurant: everyday 12:00 - 14:15 and 19:00 - 22:15.

Caffé Bar Il Michelangelo, with its art-library, is a meeting point in the city, with a piano bar, harp and live music entertainment. Wine tasting, selection of Champagne, apertifs, fine cocktails are served at the hotel's Caffé Bar, open until midnight.

Centrally located in the very heart of Florence, the hotel is just a walk away from Florence's key attractions, museums galleries, and fashion shops.

The best way to visit Florence is walking around the major attractions scattered within the historical centre: the Duomo with its famous chapel that dominates the city landscape, the churches of San Lorenzo and Santa Maria Novella Church, the Medici's chapel, Pontevecchio and the Uffizi Gallery (the greatest museum of Renaissance art in the world).

If you want to take it easy, there are 4 public electric bus lines that will take you near these and other major attractions, such as Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Garden and the famous fashion street Via Tornabuoni, with the best fashion boutiques.