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The building housing the Hotel Ariele was built over two time periods. The first part was built from an old tower dating back to 1400, the second from a prestigious palace built in 1700.When Florence was the capital of Italy, at the end of 1800, the whole hotel was renovated by the famous architect Giuseppe Poggi, designer of Piazzale Michelangelo.In the past, the building has been home to various embassies and the residence of a number of famous Florentine families, including the Arcangeli of Strozzavolpe.Later transformed into a hotel, the building still maintains the style and atmosphere of an old noble Florentine home. The hotel is located in the heart of the city, in a quiet residential area, opposite the Teatro Comunale theatre. The hotel is close to Santa Maria Novella railway station and all the main historical sights of the city. If somebody is arriving by car the Hotel has its own private car park (payable locally). The hotel has catering for guest with disabilities. The management will be happy to help in making museum reservation and booking excursions of Florence and the surrounding area (Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lucca). This cosy, family-run Hotel, with its confortable and friendly atmosphere, is the ideal base to spend the holiday in Florence. The amenities provided by the hotel are bar, disabled facilities, doctor on call, Internet access-high speed, lift / elevator, lobby, parking facilities-at cost, pets allowed, reception, room service, safe deposit box, smoke-free hotel and garden. Breakfast included.
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