Hotel Alba Palace - Florence

3-star historic Florence hotel with a tranquil courtyard and complimentary daily happy hour

Accommodations at Alba Palace Hotel

The hotel offers a wide variety of room types, including Superior Suites with private Jacuzzis and family-friendly two-story Quadruple Rooms with loft beds. Each room is decorated in traditional Florentine style with renaissance prints, and comes equipped with a PlayStation2, DVD player, minibar, and satellite TV. Soundproofed windows and air conditioning ensure a quiet stay, while select rooms feature balconies or inner courtyard views.

Dining & Complimentary Refreshments

A buffet breakfast is served daily in the atrium courtyard, offering diverse options from sweet pastries to savory hot dishes. The hotel provides complimentary refreshments and treats throughout the day, plus a daily happy hour with a free drink and light snacks. Guests can also relax with drinks on comfortable sofas in the lounge, where additional complimentary waters and coffees are available.

Location & Concierge Services

Hotel Alba Palace sits next to the cloisters of Santa Maria Novella Basilica, just 200 meters from Santa Maria Novella Station and within a 10-minute walk of Florence Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, and the Uffizi Gallery. The 24-hour front desk provides city maps, ticket reservations, car rental arrangements, and personalized restaurant recommendations based on detailed local insights. The property is also adjacent to the historic 13th-century Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy, a popular attraction itself.

Family & Pet-Friendly Policies

The hotel offers spacious family rooms, including Quadruple Rooms with separate sleeping lofts and two-story layouts, accommodating groups of up to four. Pets are allowed at no extra charge, and the hotel provides pet bowls upon request. A luggage storage room with lockers is available free of charge before check-in and after check-out, allowing families to explore the city unencumbered.

Additional Services & Business Amenities

A 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out, safety deposit boxes, and luggage storage, plus a tour desk for arranging excursions. For business travelers, the hotel provides a quiet workspace in the lounge and is conveniently located 10 minutes from the Congress Centre. The property also features a glass elevator, a communal lounge, and daily housekeeping with turn-down service.

• Location: 200 meters from Santa Maria Novella Station, 10 min walk to Duomo & Uffizi
• Rooms: Superior Suites with private Jacuzzis; family lofts with two stories
• Dining: Daily buffet breakfast in the atrium courtyard; complimentary happy hour with free drinks
• Unique Features: Next to the 13th-century Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy; owned by a historic building blending sacredness
• Family: Pet-friendly without extra charge; luggage storage available
• Business: 24-hour front desk, express check-in/out, near Congress Centre

License number: 048017ALB0056,IT048017A1R9BEBWQP