HOTEL CENTRALE * * *
Housed in an ancient building, the Relais Hotel Centrale Dimora Storica is an upscale 4-star hotel in the heart of Florence. It's just a minute's walk from the Basilica of San Lorenzo and 900 meters from Florence-Santa-Maria-Novella train station. Rooms are decorated with antique Italian paintings and feature traditional furnishings. They come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar and marble bathroom. Some rooms offer a view of the Basilica. Junior suites feature a whirlpool bath. A buffet or in-room breakfast is included in the price. Pets are accepted at no extra charge. The hotel also offers a laundry service and parking at an additional charge. Check-in from 2 p.m. to midnight, check-out from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.