Steeped in history and with a secluded, patio garden at its centre, the Hotel Rivoli occupies a converted 15th century Franciscan monastery in central Florence, just 250 metres from Santa Maria Novella railway station.

Traditional style wood furniture and soft furnishings in deep blues and soft pinks characterize the air conditioned guestrooms, all of which have direct dial telephones and Internet connections, satellite televisions and minibars.

Guests can enjoy hot and cold buffet choices each morning in the breakfast room, located in the hotel's original refectory. In fine weather, breakfast is served outside among the flowers and plants in the secluded patio garden, where there is also a 20 square metre hot tub, heated and available to guests all year round. The daily papers are available in the lobby, where there is a lounge bar and a television, and guests can count on hotel staff for round the clock front desk assistance and 24-hour room service as well as tour advice and travel reservations. The health conscious will appreciate free access to the facilities at a neighbouring fitness centre for the duration of their stay. Those with cars can take advantage of valet parking.

The city centre location means that many of Florence's major architectural and cultural attractions, as well as countless eateries, are easily reached on foot. San Lorenzo Market, the awesome Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery are all within a kilometre of the hotel.

Florence Vespucci Airport is about six kilometres and a 15 minute journey from the hotel The airport is a short taxi ride from town (costing 13 16 EUR) although it is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the centre of Florence and less than five minutes on foot from the hotel.