Situated across the main railway station in Florence Italy Santa Maria Novella church the first great basilica in the city and is the principal Dominican Church. The church, the adjoining Cloister and the chapterhouse has a store of art treasures and funerary monuments. In front of the Church there is a square that was used for the yearly Chariot race by Cosimo 1 that was it is surrounded by elegant hotels nearby and they include:
Hotel Embassy
This 4-star hotel set in an elegant historic building is located near the Santa Maria Novella Railway station and the Duomo Cathedral which is within a walking distance. It has retained its original features even though it was completely renovated. The rooms in this hotel are comfortable and spacious, some with period furnishing and wood ceilings. Rich and varied buffet breakfast included in the room rate is served. Prices are €99 and €119 for double rooms €109 for triple rooms and €129 for quadruple rooms.
Best Western Vivahotel Laurus Al Duomo
It is a 4-star hotel located on a historic street near the Duomo and within a walking distance of the Santa Maria Novell station. The rooms have air conditioning. LCD satellite TV and mini bars. Breakfast is served at the sixth floor terrace and the roof garden offers a splendid view. Double rooms are charged at a rate of between €102 and €140 depending on the services offered while triple rooms are charged at €150 inclusive of breakfast.
Hotel Caravaggio
Situated in the quiet part of Florence and within a 10-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella Station, Hotel Caravaggio offers comfortable rooms with satellite TV, mini-bars, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. It has a beautiful garden and terrace, a bar and friendly staff. Fortezza de Basso exhibition center and the Academia Gallery are close by. Single rooms are charged at €53, double rooms at €68, triple rooms at €86 and quadruple rooms at €100.
Waldorf Suite Firenze
Situated opposite the Santa Maria Novella station and within a 10-minute walking distance from the Duomo, this hotel offers contemporary suites with separate sleeping and seating areas, with soundproofed windows and two large bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served at the room. It is next to the designer shopping district, Fortezza da Basso exhibition Center, Palazzo dei Congressi center and the Uffizi Gallery. Classic suites are charged at a price between €105 and €143 while deluxe suite is offered at €136 and €149 and executive suite at €120 and €132.
Grand Hotel Adriatico
This 4-star hotel is situated within a 5-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella station and near the Uffizi gallery and Ponte Vecchio. It offers comfortable rooms with wooden floors and leather arm chairs. The day starts with a rich buffet breakfast which is served on the hotel’s garden in warm season. Traditional Tuscan cuisine and international and national dishes are served at the restaurant accompanied by a varied selection of wines. Other facilities include the gym and personalized menus. Prices for double rooms are €182 and €227 depending on services and €257 for triple rooms.