Glance Hotel Florence is located in the historic San Lorenzo neighbourhood, home to the market of the same name as well as the famous “Mercato Centrale”, the renowned food market which was recently renovated. Close by you can find the prestigious Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, and the Medici Chapels.
The Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery are within easy walking distance.
All this makes Glance Hotel the perfect starting point to discover the secrets of Florence. The Palazzo degli Affari, the Centro Congressi and the Fortezza da Basso, which hosts international conferences and trade fairs like Pitti Uomo and Pitti Bimbo, can all be found on the hotel’s doorstep.
Five minutes walk from the hotel you can reach the tramway stop that connects Florence airport to the city center.
The building itself, designed by the famous Florentine architect Italo Gamberini, dates back to the early ’50s and has recently been completely refurbished. The modern and innovative style of the rooms and communal areas is skilfully designed to create the same balance of tradition and modernity that characterises Florence itself.