Hotel Ester, Florence
Overview
Nestled approximately a 5-minute walk from Fortezza da Basso - Gardens, Hotel Ester Florence offers a prime touristic area and recreational facilities. Located within reach of Strozzi Palace, the 3-star hotel overlooks the mountain and invites guests to have a drink at a snack bar.
Location
The 15th-century convent San Marco Art Museum is a mere 0.9 km away, and Florence Santa Maria Novella train station is around 600 metres away. The Ester Florence is nearly a 5-minute drive from the 15th-century Dominican church "Basilica of Santa Maria Novella" and only 1.2 km from Bargello National Museum.
There is Gallerie Degli Uffizi 15 minutes' walk away, while Airport Shuttle bus station is fairly close to this Florence hotel.
For those travelling from afar, Peretola airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The 14 rooms at the accommodation include a balcony and a kitchen. Some of the rooms feature simple decor furnished with a wardrobe. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio, as well as comforts as climate control are also featured. Bathrooms come with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with hairdryers and toiletries.
Eat & Drink
Chianineria Trattoria dall'Oste treats guests with healthy dishes and lies 450 metres away.
Licence number: 048017ALB0270, IT048017A1GIVWLC6B
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Recommended for:
Private Viewing of Renaissance ArtworkGuests can enjoy a private tour of the hotel's extensive Renaissance art collection with an in-house art expert, including works from artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo.
Mixology LessonTake a mixology lesson from the hotel's expert bartenders and learn how to make classic Italian cocktails using local spirits and ingredients.
Olive Oil TastingThe hotel offers olive oil tastings, which include sampling unique olive oil blends from the region and learning about the production process.
Italian Cooking ClassGuests can participate in a cooking class with the hotel's chef and learn how to make traditional regional dishes, such as fresh homemade pasta and Tuscan ribollita soup.
Truffle Hunting ExcursionGuests can go on a truffle hunting excursion, led by a local truffle expert and trained dogs to find the elusive white gold of the culinary world.
Secret Garden TourTake a guided tour of the hotel's private garden, which features a variety of local flora and fauna, including ancient olive trees and fragrant lemon groves.
- Wine Tasting
- Italian Language Course
- Florentine Scavenger Hunt
- Yoga and Meditation Sessions
- Artisanal Chocolate Tasting
- Vintage Vespa Tour
- Private Art Workshop
- Private Opera Performance
Licence number: 048017ALB0270, IT048017A1GIVWLC6B
Location
* Situated in the historical center of Florence, the hotel is near the iconic Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. * This thriving area offers cultural treasures like the Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery housing Michelangelo's David, and lively dining options along Via dei Neri. * Dante's House, Santa Croce Basilica, and the artisan leather market; ideal for history enthusiasts and shoppers.
- City landmarks
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