The Hotel Orto de'Medici is a 19th century townhouse retaining many original floors and frescoes, and is situated just 300 metres from Florence Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. Its 31 guestrooms are decorated in the classical Florentine style with hand painted furniture and parquet flooring. All include minibars, satellite television, direct dial telephones, and safes. Bathrooms come with showers and hair dryers. Some rooms have private balconies and offer views across Florence's medieval rooftops.
Guests are can unwind with refreshments in one of the frescoed lounges or sunbathe on the flowered terrace. Any business users will find conference facilities for up to 36 people onsite. Those wishing to explore the area can book tickets for local attractions via the 24 hour front desk; specialised tours in Italian wine, gastronomy or fashion, are also available. The hotel is located in the centre of medieval Florence, within half a kilometre of several notable attractions, including the Galleria de'Accademia, which houses Michelangelo's David, Florence Cathedral and the Medici Chapels. San Lorenzo Market is also 200 metres away, and offers a wide range of local meats, fish and cheeses. Florence Vespucci Airport is 20 kilometres away and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes.