Description of the Hotel
The rooms of hotel La Gioconda are found within a historic palazzo in the centre of Florence which became famous a century ago when in 1913 the Gioconda (Mona Lisa), the famous masterpiece by Leonardo which had been stolen from the Louvre museum of Paris, was recovered here. The historic atmosphere of the hotel is enhanced by a careful restoration highlighting the features of the original structure and comforts, making hotel one of the betters of its category in Florence. This is a modern and refined hotel that welcomes guests in tasteful and elegant rooms where the comforts and exceptional services were carefully planned.
Location description
Centrally located, the hotel has an excellent position in Florence to visit the city on foot, in a street situated in a limited traffic zone that connects the train station of Santa Maria Novella to the Duomo. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore and the Church of Santa Maria Novella, 7 minutes from Piazza della Signoria and Galleria degli Uffizi, and near to all the most famous palaces, museums and monuments of Florence.
Description of the rooms
Decorated in the same sober and elegant taste as the rest of the hotel, the 24 rooms welcome guests in spacious and bright rooms which are inviting and come with all the amenities. Care has been taken with every detail and some rooms have views over Florence, and are available for all types of needs and sizes, and all have private bathrooms with either shower or bathtub and complementary beauty kit (hairdryer upon request).
Entertainment and sports facilities
There is a freshwater swimming pool in the outdoor complex and it is possible to play tennis and hire mountain bikes.
