Alba Palace is an elegantly renovated property nestled amidst the palaces of Florence, poised between the historic buildings of the former monastery of the Holy Conception and the former Dominican convent of Santa Maria Novella. In its tranquil courtyard, you'll admire a seamless blend of history and modernity. The essence of the city is palpable from its location, lending an authentic touch to your Florentine visit.
The 3-star Alba Palace's location presents significant advantages. The Alba Palace Florence brings the city's heart within reach, being ideally situated near the Congress Centre and the Fortezza da Basso, perfect for business travellers. For leisure, a short 5-minute stroll takes you to Florence Santa Maria Novella. Additionally, public transport points such as Piazza Stazione's "Unità" stop are well within reach, as is the city centre, which is just 9km away. Located 10km from Peretola, and well-signed roads with dedicated bus lanes, your transportation needs are well accounted for.
Each room at the Hotel Alba Palace is a sanctuary filled with comforts, showcasing typical Florentine style, elegant furniture, and a serene aura punctuated by bright accents. All rooms come equipped with a list of amenities from a single comfortable bed (90x190 cm), a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV with multilingual channels, a Playstation 2, a Nespresso machine with complimentary pods, to free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a telephone, a safe, and a hairdryer, proving that each space truly caters for you. Soundproofing through double-glazed windows ensures your quiet retreat from the bustling city outside.
Dining at Hotel Alba Palace is an encounter with Italy's culinary soul. Participate in a 4-hour market-to-table cooking class where you'll learn to cook like an Italian and glean secrets to recreate these delicious meals at home. Institutions such as the central food market will be visited, guided by your chef.
Hotel Alba offers enrichment beyond comforts and food, its proximity to the Uffizi Gallery and the Opera del Duomo Museum presents you with the opportunity to experience some of the Western art's great masterpieces and be pulled into Florence's ancient culture. Your senses will relish in an immersive journey of the frescoed corridors, where the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Da Vinci reside.