🇮🇹 Florence, Italy
Montebello Splendid
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Il tuo soggiorno — Montebello Splendid
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La proprietà — Montebello Splendid
Standing in the lobby of the Montebello Splendid, you’re met with a clean-lined, modern take on Florentine elegance: pale marble floors, original frescoed ceilings, and a quiet hum of refined service. Housed in a former 19th-century monastery, it trades Old-World clutter for calm, light-filled spaces — think espresso bar with a proper Italian coffee machine, a rooftop terrace with Duomo views, and a pool (rare for central Florence). It suits travellers who want five-star comfort without the gilded formality of the historic palace hotels, or need a reliable base that’s a 15-minute walk from the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio.
Cronache di Florence
Florence began as a Roman settlement, Florentia, in 59 BC, but its true ascendancy came in the 1400s when the Medici family turned it into the engine of the Renaissance. The Duomo’s red-tiled dome, engineered by Brunelleschi without scaffolding, still defines the skyline, while the Uffizi holds Botticelli’s ‘Birth of Venus’. Politically, Florence was a short-lived capital of a united Italy (1865–71), then swelled with a service and tourism economy. Today its historic centre is a UNESCO site teeming with museums and leather markets, though locals push back against overtourism with resident-only pedestrian zones.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Florence →I migliori mesi
Mid-May to early June, plus September: settled sunshine (22–26°C), fewer American summer crowds, and the city feels lively but not swamped.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak; Florence bakes in 35°C heat and is packed with sightseers. August is particularly intense with the Ferragosto holiday (15 Aug) shutting down many small shops. Hotel prices can double from May averages; the Montebello Splendid’s 5-star rooms exceed €800 a night in August.
Stagione di spalla
October and April are the smart shoulder months: still pleasant (15–20°C), flight and hotel discounts of 30–50%, and queues at the Accademia are shorter. April brings Easter processions; October has the local food festival, Taste of Florence.
Meteo e imballaggio
Summer in Florence is Mediterranean but with an urban heat island effect — afternoons can feel stifling in the narrow stone streets. Pack breathable linen or cotton, a sun hat, and a reusable water bottle; also bring a light shawl or scarf for early evenings and for church visits that require covered shoulders.
Briefing della città — Florence
- You’ll pay the new municipal tourist tax — now €7.50 per person per night for 5-star hotels — cash or card, collected at check-in.
- Expect no central pedestrian zones in July: Piazza del Duomo and the area around the Uffizi are part of the extended ZTL traffic ban, meaning taxis can’t go through; walking is the only way.
- The Uffizi Gallery requires a timed booking at least 3 days ahead in July — same-day tickets often sell out by 10am; the Montebello concierge can help book slots.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Montebello Splendid, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the internal courtyard. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and benefit from the hotel's quieter rear aspect. The courtyard rooms at this height offer more privacy and natural light without the constant Vespas.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground level in European terms) facing the street – they get direct pavement noise and foot traffic past windows. Also skip any rooms directly above the lift shaft on any floor – the motor hum is audible in older buildings even in 5-star properties.
Best views
Ask for a room with a partial view of the Duomo's dome – achievable from the upper floors (4–5) on the south-east side. Alternatively, a courtyard view gives a peaceful glimpse of Florence's private gardens and terracotta rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest at this hotel. Higher floors (5+) may be quieter still but you lose any courtyard garden access and the lift can be slow during peak times, so 3–4 is the sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in central Florence, so street-side rooms get early-morning refuse collection and late-night pedestrian chatter. There's also a small bar on the ground floor that can produce low music noise until midnight on weekends.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floors 3–4 when booking – not just at check-in – as the best courtyard rooms are often reserved. 2. If arriving by car, pre-book the hotel's valet parking (€45/night) – public garages nearby are pricier and less secure.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Montebello Splendid
Free WiFi for all guests; speeds average 50 Mbps. No login constraints beyond room-number entry.
One modern lift serves all five floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access on guest devices; no physical papers delivered.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out (until 14:00) costs €100, subject to availability.
Complimentary; bell desk holds luggage after check-out or before check-in.
Step-free entrance from the driveway; one ground-floor accessible room with roll-in shower. Unavoidable single step into the main conservatory.
Valet parking €45 per night, limited spaces (reserve ahead). Nearest public garage: Garage Piazza della Libertà (€35/night, 5-min drive). No EV charging on-site; nearby public charger at Via Masaccio 15.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €7.50 per person per night (mandatory, under-12s exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full amount due at booking for non-refundable rates; flexible rates require credit card guarantee. On check-in a €100 incidentals hold is placed (released on departure).
Faith & Dietary vicino
- 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)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
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 minuti di radio essenziali
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
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux in tourist areas and the airport, which take a big cut.
Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple/Google Pay work in most places, though keep small cash for markets or small purchases.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving a euro or two is appreciated. For tours, a few euros per person is fine. Not common in taxis.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar counter is about €1.10–1.50; sitting down costs double.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a deli or takeaway, roughly €5–8.
A basic pasta or pizza main in a trattoria runs €10–15.
Look for bakeries and sandwich shops near the central market for cheap, quick eats—Lampredotto is the local tripe sandwich speciality.
Supermarkets like Conad, Coop, and Carrefour Express are dotted around the centre and in the Oltrarno area.
Via dei Calzaiuoli and the side streets north of Piazza della Repubblica have mid-range Italian chains like OVS and Tezenis; also the Mercato Centrale upstairs for market stalls.
A single bus/tram ticket (e.g. from the airport) costs €1.50; a day pass is around €5. Walk the historic centre—it's small enough to cover on foot.
Eat lunch instead of dinner at sit-down restaurants for a cheaper fixed-price menu; skip the hop-on bus and walk; buy a Firenze Card or similar only if you plan to hit many museums in a short stay.
Buono da sapere — Florence
Type C/F/L · 230V
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$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 Montebello Splendid
🕒 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 →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Montebello Splendid?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the internal courtyard. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and benefit from the hotel's quieter rear aspect. The courtyard rooms at this height offer more privacy and natural light without the constant Vespas.
Which rooms should I avoid at Montebello Splendid?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground level in European terms) facing the street – they get direct pavement noise and foot traffic past windows. Also skip any rooms directly above the lift shaft on any floor – the motor hum is audible in older buildings even in 5-star properties.
Is Montebello Splendid noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in central Florence, so street-side rooms get early-morning refuse collection and late-night pedestrian chatter. There's also a small bar on the ground floor that can produce low music noise until midnight on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Montebello Splendid?
Ask for a room with a partial view of the Duomo's dome – achievable from the upper floors (4–5) on the south-east side. Alternatively, a courtyard view gives a peaceful glimpse of Florence's private gardens and terracotta rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Montebello Splendid?
1. Request a room on floors 3–4 when booking – not just at check-in – as the best courtyard rooms are often reserved. 2. If arriving by car, pre-book the hotel's valet parking (€45/night) – public garages nearby are pricier and less secure.
What time is check-in at Montebello Splendid?
Check-in at Montebello Splendid is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Montebello Splendid have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; speeds average 50 Mbps. No login constraints beyond room-number entry.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Montebello Splendid?
€7.50 per person per night (mandatory, under-12s exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Montebello Splendid?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a deli or takeaway, roughly €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Montebello Splendid?
A single bus/tram ticket (e.g. from the airport) costs €1.50; a day pass is around €5. Walk the historic centre—it's small enough to cover on foot.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
Mid-May to early June, plus September: settled sunshine (22–26°C), fewer American summer crowds, and the city feels lively but not swamped.
Principali attrazioni a 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.