The great period doorway of the three-star Hotel Donatello opens out onto the large garden of Piazza Indipendenza. The antique 19th-century building, former residence of an eminent and wealthy Florentine family, has been renovated in stone, faceted colored marbles, traditional terra cotta tiles and Murano glass, lending the elegant structure a refined air and attesting to the great history of Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. The ample internal garden courtyard and the rooms which overlook the majestic trees of the square guarantee our guests a pleasant and peaceful stay. Thanks to our central position, all of the principal monuments of the city are easily reachable on foot: Piazza San Marco, the Accademia delle Belle Arti, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. We are also just a stroll away from the convention hall at the Fortezza da Basso and just 60 meters from the Santa Maria Novella train station. In the immediate vicinity the picturesque San Lorenzo and Central Markets can also be found. The rooms of the hotel, embellished with customized paintings, are all equipped with air conditioning, TV, telephone, minibar, hair dryer, Internet connection and in-room safe. The bathrooms, with showers or bathtubs, are elegantly finished in fine marble. The bar and lounge overlook the internal garden where, during the summer, you can have a drink while relaxing at an open-air table. Parking is possible in a garage with which the hotel has an arrangement, or also available in the immediate vicinity. Our hand-picked and highly-qualified staff are ready to attend to your every need in order to make your stay in Florence unforgettable.