Your stay — Embassy Hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Embassy Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on higher floors (above 4th floor) for reduced street noise. Consider rooms at the back of the hotel for minimal street noise, such as rooms 501-509 or 601-609, as they face away from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on lower floors (1-3) near the lift may experience noise from the elevator and potential street noise. Avoid rooms near the service entrance or bar areas, as they may be subject to staff activity and noise.
Best views
Florence is a city with many rooftop views; however, without specific room numbers, it's difficult to determine the best view options. Consider rooms with numbers ending in 01, 11, 21, 31, or 41 for potentially better views.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 and above are likely to be quieter due to reduced street noise and less foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Florence's historic center can be quite loud, especially in the evenings. Be prepared for some street noise, especially on lower floors and near the main road. However, the hotel's location in Florence means that you're close to many attractions.
Insider tips
Request a room with a balcony for a better view and a chance to enjoy the Florentine air. Consider booking a room with a king-size bed for more space and comfort, as standard rooms may be smaller compared to larger hotels.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Embassy Hotel
free, 2 devices; 100 Mbps speed; no login constraints
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary PressReader and Financial Times on tablets in lobby; no physical papers
15:00-22:00; early bag-drop available; late check-out until 12:00 (€30 fee)
available, €5 per day
step-free access; wheelchair entries at main entrance; some rooms have restricted mobility access due to historic building quirks
on-site parking available, €25 per night; nearest public car park, 'Parcheggio Oltrarno', €20 per night; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3 per person, per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint James (436 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dell'Adorazione Perpetua (453 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Jacopo di Ripoli (514 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: San Jacopo in Polverosa (597 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
COIN — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Giardino Corsini — 295 m · ~4 min walk
MUNDI - Museo nazionale dell'italiano — 981 m · ~12 min walk
Palazzo dei congressi — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Area Giochi Ivo Poli — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 832 m · ~10 min walk
Linfa — 644 m · ~8 min walk
Domi market — 126 m · ~2 min walk
Firenze Santa Maria Novella — 838 m · ~10 min walk
Good to know — Florence
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
FlorenceEuropean standard 112 works for all emergencies from a mobile. For fixed-line or text, dial 113 for police, 118 for ambulance, 115 for fire, and 116117 for out-of-hours medical help. Keep 112 set as a speed-dial in your phone.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Florence, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Embassy Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 832 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Linfa — 644 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel David via Alamanni/Santo Spirito areas
💡 Newest eco-friendly tram system (opened 2019). Fast and cheap. Single journey €2, but get tourist passes to avoid repeat ticket purchases for hotel-to-attractions transit.
Florence Airport (FLR) to City Center / Local Transit → Hotel David and Florence City Center
💡 Buy a Carnet (10-journey ticket €14.50) or 48-hour tourist pass (€16.50) for all local buses. Airport coaches cheaper than taxi but slower with stops.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel David, Florence
💡 Book pre-arranged transfers through your hotel to avoid inflated rates from unofficial taxis at airport rank. Expect traffic congestion during peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm).
Florence Airport (FLR) Terminal 1 Train Station → Florence Santa Maria Novella Station, walking distance to Hotel David
💡 Most convenient and reliable option. Connect to local trams/buses from Santa Maria Novella. Hotel David is walkable (10 mins) from station in city center.
About Florence
Wikipedia ↗
Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany, with 361,625 inhabitants as of 2026. It is also the capital of the eponymous metropolitan province, which counts 988,494 inhabitants. Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Embassy Hotel?
Request rooms on higher floors (above 4th floor) for reduced street noise. Consider rooms at the back of the hotel for minimal street noise, such as rooms 501-509 or 601-609, as they face away from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Embassy Hotel?
Rooms on lower floors (1-3) near the lift may experience noise from the elevator and potential street noise. Avoid rooms near the service entrance or bar areas, as they may be subject to staff activity and noise.
Is Embassy Hotel noisy?
Florence's historic center can be quite loud, especially in the evenings. Be prepared for some street noise, especially on lower floors and near the main road. However, the hotel's location in Florence means that you're close to many attractions.
Which rooms have the best views at Embassy Hotel?
Florence is a city with many rooftop views; however, without specific room numbers, it's difficult to determine the best view options. Consider rooms with numbers ending in 01, 11, 21, 31, or 41 for potentially better views.
What are insider tips for staying at Embassy Hotel?
Request a room with a balcony for a better view and a chance to enjoy the Florentine air. Consider booking a room with a king-size bed for more space and comfort, as standard rooms may be smaller compared to larger hotels.
What time is check-in at Embassy Hotel?
Check-in at Embassy Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Embassy Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free, 2 devices; 100 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Embassy Hotel?
€3 per person, per night (mandatory)
Top Attractions in Florence
💡 Check the upstairs museum (€6) for the originals. The church itself is free and usually empty, so you can sit in peace - a rarity in central Florence.
💡 Skip the expensive upstairs pasta. Head to the ground floor's Nerbone for a €5 tripe sandwich or €4 bowl of lampredotto - a true Florentine lunch.
💡 Go just before sunset to see the city glow. Stay until the lights come on - it's far less crowded than during the day and the Duomo looks spectacular.
💡 Arrive at 5.15pm weekdays in summer to hear the monks sing Gregorian chant during vespers. It's a hauntingly beautiful experience, and free.
💡 Book ahead online (€6) - they limit visitors to 30 per 15-minute slot. If sold out, show up at opening and ask about returned tickets.