Grand Hotel Cavour, Florence
About the Hotel
Grand Hotel Cavour - A historic 4-star hotel with rooftop views of Florence's Duomo and Tuscan dining
Grand Hotel Cavour occupies a 13th-century Medieval palace blending historical charm with modern amenities, rated 8.9/10 on Booking.com. The property features six floors of rooms and suites, including Classic Rooms with city views (172-17.9 m²), Deluxe Rooms (215-24.0 m²) with Florentine artwork, and Suites like the frescoed 'Affreschi' Suite (43.9 m²) or the balcony-equipped Beatrice Suite (49.0 m²). Guests dine under vaulted frescoes by Galileo Chini at the Tuscan restaurant, which serves regional dishes like ribollita, or enjoy rooftop cocktails at Divina Terrazza with panoramic views of the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. Located on Via del Proconsolo, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 0.5 km from the Uffizi Gallery. Business amenities include a 70 m² Secret Bar for private events, high-speed Wi-Fi, and meeting rooms.
Pros
The rooftop Divina Terrazza offers direct views of the Duomo and serves cocktails with panoramic city vistas.
Centrally located within walking distance of major landmarks like the Uffizi Gallery (0.5 km) and Ponte Vecchio.
On-site restaurants include DOC Donnini for formal dining and NuOvo for egg-based organic cuisine.
The Eva mini spa provides a fitness center and Turkish bath for relaxation.
Historic features like original frescoes and medieval brick arches contrast with modern room amenities (air conditioning, satellite TV).
Cons
Some rooms face inner courtyards, limiting natural light and city views.
Air conditioning is operational only during summer months.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David up close.
- Stroll through the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local flavors.
- Indulge in authentic ribollita at Trattoria Mario.
- Explore the hidden Bardini Gardens for stunning views of Florence.
- Join a cooking class to learn how to make fresh pasta.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor


