Paris Hotel

Located on Via dei Banchi, a narrow street dating back to the 14th-century, Paris Hotel offers oodles of Old World charm and an atmospheric ambiance that will appeal to lovers of art, architecture, and history. Occupying two grand 17th-century palaces, the property has many stunning details, including frescoed ceilings, stained glass windows, stone fountains, original Florentine floor tiles, and wide stone stairways with wrought-iron railings. The elaborately painted ceiling of the magnificent dining room, where breakfast is served each morning, is breathtaking, as is the stained glass ceiling above the staircase. The ornate furniture, chandeliers, and tapestries decorating the public spaces add to the opulence, which might feel a bit over-the-top at times. There's a charming hanging garden on the second floor terrace that offers scenic views over the city’s rooftops and the iconic Duomo. As expected, the Paris Hotel's romantic atmosphere makes this a particularly popular place with couples. 

Located in the heart of historic Florence, the Paris Hotel couldn’t be better situated for tourists wishing to explore the city on foot. It takes about three minutes to walk to the Duomo, Florence’s largest cathedral and best-known landmark. And most of the city’s popular tourist sights can be easily reached on foot, including the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, and Ponte Vecchio, which are all a 10-minute walk away. The main train station, Santa Maria Novella, is an eight-minute walk away, while the Florence Airport is a 22-minute drive from here.

The hotel offers a variety of rooms that range in size, decor, and price point. Basic Rooms are just that -- narrow, almost cell-like spaces with minimal furnishings. In stark contrast, the Presidential Rooms are decked out with many stunning period features such as frescoed ceilings, stone fountains, large fireplaces, and stained-glass doors, complemented by other rich details like chandeliers, wall tapestries, elegant parquet floors, and Oriental rugs. In some rooms, furnishings are noticeably worn, but these are in the process of being replaced. Also, some of the fabrics like bedspreads, curtains, and carpets are a bit too fussy with old-fashioned, unappealing patterns. Bathrooms are clean and modern, though some are tiny, and are outfitted with walk-in showers or shower/tub combos (Superior Rooms offer both). All rooms have amenities that include air-conditioning, minibars, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, electronic safes, hairdryers, and toiletries in the bathroom. Some rooms have superb views of the Duomo. Guests should note that noise can be a problem in street-facing rooms and that the elevator only reaches the third floor.

A buffet breakfast is included in room rates and served every morning under the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the breakfast room. Free Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the property, as well as an Internet connection (charged extra) via a lone computer workstation in a hallway. The hotel also offers a 24-hour bar service, room service throughout the day, and laundry, valet parking, and concierge services.