Viva Laurus Hotel

The hotel was opened in 1972 in a palace of the 19th century and has just been completely restored. Excellent location in the historical centre of Florence,just a few steps away from the cathedral and the city's main museums,and a short walk from the most elegant shopping streets. The hotel offers a comfortable and relaxing environment,a friendly atmosphere and warm hospitality to give a feeling of being home while away from home. 50 comfortable and noisless guest rooms. Each room with bath(bathtub/shower) self ajustable air conditioning/heating,mini bar,direct dial telephone, satellite TV,hairdryer and safe. Some rooms have a panoramic view of the city. Top roof terrace with magic view,ideal place of tranquillity and relaxation. The new bar on the 6th floor with Panoramic Terrace that gives a splendid view on the Duomo, is thr ideal place where have Breakfast and where spent some relax moments. An extraordinary occasion to admire the architectual and artistic heritage of the florentine Historical Center. Our dedicated staff look forward to making your stay a memorable experience. Do not hesitate to contact them, they will know how to help you in discovering Florence and its beauties, to suggest the typical trattorias and restaurants where to taste the Florentine cuisine or where to find the original products from Florence. It will be easy to rent a car, to book the train for your next destination, an excursion to Siena or to the farms in Chianti where the wine is produced according to the best tuscan wine making tradition. At the beginning of 2005 will open, annexed to the Hotel, an Auditorium with a Concerts Hall fully furnished for meeting and congress events with a total capacity of 500 seats. Hotel located 200 metres from main train station S Maria Novella 300 metres from convention and exhibition centre. *A special arrangement for a garage is available(collection service) Subject to a charge per day*