Location.The Hotel Centro is set in a Renaissance-era building which was a former home to Rafaello. It is located in central Florence's San Lorenzo district, 200 metres from the city's cathedral and five kilometres from the airport. Hotel Features.The hotel building retains many features of its Renaissance past but is fully modernised. Guests can start the day in the bright breakfast room, and practical amenities include a multilingual concierge, room service and a front desk with a safe-deposit box.

Hotel Centro offers guests a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Guestrooms.The hotel has 16 guestrooms spread across two floors, which have simple, light decor with original paintings and cherry-wood furnishings. All include televisions, safes and clock radios. Bathrooms are shared for certain room types and all have shower units and hair dryers.

Expert Tip.A symbol of the Renaissance for which the city is famed, the Medici Palace was founded at the behest of one of the period's most prestigious families, from whom the palace takes its name. Although originally an austere structure, the palace shows more lavish touches added through the centuries.

Room Types:

Double Standard:   One double bed or two twin beds. TV. Clock radio. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Triple Standard:   One double bed and one twin bed or three twin beds. TV. Clock radio. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Single Economy:   One twin bed. TV. Clock radio. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Shared bathroom facilities.

Double Economy:   One double bed or two twin beds. TV. Clock radio. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Shared bathroom facilities.

Double Standard Non Refundable:   One double bed or two twin beds. TV. Clock radio. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Double Economy Non Refundable:   One double bed or two twin beds. TV. Clock radio. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Triple Non Refundable:   One double bed and one twin bed. TV. Clock radio. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Driving Directions: From Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR): Distance to Hotel Centro is 5 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive. Getting there.Florence centre is a 15-minute road journey from the airport which costs 15-16 EUR via taxi. The airport bus departs every 30 minutes and takes travellers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the city centre. A one-way ticket is 6 EUR. All prices subject to change.

Driving directions. From Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport, follow signs to the city centre. At Piazza della Liberta take the second right turn onto Via Cavour and continue towards Palazzo Medici Riccardi. At the traffic lights turn right and right again onto Via Ginori where the hotel is located.