The Hotel Balestri is a 15th century building located on the banks of the Arno River, just 300 metres from the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge.

It features 46 air conditioned guestrooms, over four floors, with light, modern décor and soft pastel furnishings. All include minibars, satellite television, direct dial telephones, safes and hair dryers.

Guests can keep in touch with the hotel's Internet access, and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide concierge services.

The hotel's café bar serves lights snacks and drinks, and practical amenities include safe deposit boxes, nearby parking facilities and meeting rooms for business travellers. The hotel is located in central Florence and is well placed for exploring the city and its many sights; the Uffizi Gallery is just 250 metres away, and the magnificent Duomo cathedral is 750 metres from the hotel.

Florence Vespucci Airport is 12 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.

The hotel is scheduled to replace its elevator beginning November 28, 2006. The estimated completion date is February 28, 2007.

During this time, the only access to guestrooms is via stairway. This date is subject to change.