Location. The historic Vivahotels Pitti Palace Ponte Vecchio is located in Florence, Italy, two blocks from the Pitti Palace and four blocks from the Uffizi Gallery. Florence Vespucci Airport is 10 kilometres away.

Hotel Features. Vivahotels Pitti Palace Ponte Vecchio is housed in the 13th-century tower, Torre dei Rossi, originally thought to have been part of a cluster of dwellings. Today, it is located on the corner of two busy streets, surrounded by shops and caf�s, and just steps from Ponte Vecchio. Inside, regular exhibitions of local artwork are held in the hotel's mezzanine gallery. Two roof terraces boast views across Florence.

Vivahotels Pitti Palace Ponte Vecchio offers guests a complimentary buffet breakfast. Located on the fifth floor, the breakfast room has floor-to-ceiling windows facing the city. In the evening it doubles as a bar. There is also a lounge in the basement.

The hotel has one meeting room. Internet access is available in public areas (surcharge) and there is a fax service.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with booking tours, museums, theatre and concert tickets.

Guestrooms. The 73 soundproofed guestrooms are decorated in bright reds and yellows with contemporary furnishings and double-glazed windows. Rooms have air conditioning, satellite televisions, minibars and tiled bathrooms with bath/shower combinations.

Expert Tip. The north side of the river is a good place to shop for locally produced handmade marbled paper.