If you want a hotel in downtown Florence near the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio then look no further than the Hotel Alessandra -Without doubt Hotel Alessandra is one of the most centrally located hotels in Florence -Hotel Alessandra set in a 1507 bulding once home to local nobility offers a friendly atmosphere - just a few steps away from the beautiful Piazza Signoria with the replica statue of David by Michelangelo -The hotel is halfway between Via dei Tornabuoni - a street lined with designer shops and boutiques and the Ponte Vecchio - a bridge filled with incredible gold shops - both are less than 50 meters away -The Uffizi arguably one of the finest art galleries in the world - the famous Duomo and Bell Tower - Piazza Repubblica and the Baptistery are all within a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel -Rooms refined accommodation with modern comforts and soundproofed rooms are tastefully furnished to complement the buildings historic architecture -For travellers who wish to explore more of Tuscany Florence is an ideal base for excursions to Siena-Pisa-San Gimignano and Fiesole -Personalize your vacation with a cooking class specializing in authentic Tuscan cuisine - a tour through the hills of the Chianti region to local wineries and quaint towns or a day trip to outlet malls for the most prestigious Italian designer shops -Hotel staff will be happy to discuss with you about itineraries and walking tours to help you discover our lovely city -Hotel Alessandra with its homely setting is an ideal place to begin creating lifelong memories in this beautiful and ancient Italian city.