Via Strozzi, 2, Florence, Italy | (888) 616-5829
Central location within walking distance of the main train
station and many attractions
Historic property with lovely Old World decor
Charming rooms, some with great views of the piazza
Free breakfast with hot and cold items
Valet parking available at the nearby garage
Free Wi-Fi
Rooms overlooking the piazza are noisy
No full restaurant
Wi-Fi is spotty in places
Parking is subject to steep daily fee
The 42-room Hotel Pendini is a mid-range boutique property housed in a historic 19th-century building situated in a prime tourist spot in central
Florence overlooking the Piazza della Repubblica. Charming interiors evoke another era with their antique furnishings and Old World details. Elegant rooms are ensconced in lovely floral wallpaper and outfitted with modern comforts such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. A good breakfast buffet with hot and cold items is included in the room rate, but there is no full restaurant on-site. Tourists seeking hotels in this prime location might also want to consider Hotel Olimpia or the Hotel Bigallo.
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Scene
Regal, historic hotel full of old photos, paintings, and antiques
Occupying the third and
fourth floors of a beautiful, historic building that dates back to 1879, the hotel features charming interiors with Old World details that evoke another time. Guests are greeted by a big portrait of Mrs. Pending, the hotel's founder, on display behind the front desk.The walls of the main hallway are decorated with the original "Pensione Pendini" sign, as well as several old pictures of the Piazza
della Repubblica depicting the square during various historical events like wars and floods. The lobby resembles an aristocratic living room,
with a collection of painted portraits on the walls and a view of the busy street below. A modern elevator, flanked by deep red velvet sofas, leads to guest rooms. The breakfast room features a crystal chandelier, green velvet booths, and tables topped with long white tablecloths and fresh clusters of flowers.
Location
Central location overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, short walk to main sights
The Hotel Pendini is
located in the heart of the action in central Florence, right in front of the
lively and elegant Piazza della Repubblica and its many historic cafes and
shops. The hotel is on the third and fourth floors of an old building, which
also houses private homes, offices, and a barber shop. Around
the corner is via Tornabuoni, a prestigious street lined with designer boutiques and posh shops like Prada and Gucci. The Duomo is a three-minute walk away, and other attractions like the Uffizi Gallery, the Galleria dell'Accademia, and the Ponte Vecchio are all about ten minutes away on foot. Santa Maria Novella train station is a 10-minute walk and Florence
Peretola Airport is 35 minutes away by bus or 18 minutes by car or taxi.
Rooms
Traditional, antique-filled rooms with modern comforts
Rooms at the Hotel Pendini include singles, doubles, triples, and a couple of family rooms that can sleep up to
six people. Like the rest of the hotel, rooms are adorned with antique
furniture including beautiful wooden dressers, nightstands, coffee tables, brass bed
frames, and petite chandeliers, as well as charming floral wallpaper. All rooms possess modern amenities such as small flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi access, and modern bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers, heated towel racks, bidets, and hairdryers. Rooms that overlook the Piazza offer wonderful
views, but are subject to street noise.
Features
Breakfast included, free Wi-Fi, and paid valet parking
Hotel Pendini offers a free breakfast buffet that includes coffee, fresh
pastries, yogurt, eggs, meats, and cheeses, but there's no full restaurant on the premises. Hotel staff is helpful with luggage storage, laundry
services, tours, and recommendations. Valet parking is available (subject to daily fee) at a nearby garage. Wi-Fi is free throughout, though spotty at times.
