In the historic heart of Florence, at a few steps from the Duomo and from Santa Maria Novella, at 3 minutes from elegant Via Tornabuoni and San Lorenzo, the refined and historic rooms of Hotel La Gioconda welcome guests with typical Florentine friendliness but also with very modern comforts and impeccable services. The rooms of Hotel La Gioconda are found within a historic palazzo in the center of Florence which became famous a century ago when in 1913 the Gioconda (Mona Lisa), the famous masterpiece by Leonardo which had been stolen from the Louvre museum of Paris, was recovered here. The historic atmosphere of the hotel is enhanced by a careful restoration highlighting the features of the original structure and comforts, making Hotel La Gioconda one of the best 3-star hotels in Florence. * The Continental breakfast is served at the table in the beautiful breakfast room. * The reception is open 24h and provides useful information for a pleasant stay in Florence and also books guided visits and excursions to museums and monuments, upon request. * Guests have fax and internet access and can enjoy the hall and the TV room. * Decorated in the same sober and elegant taste as the rest of the hotel, the 24 rooms of Hotel La Gioconda welcome guests in spacious and bright rooms which are inviting and come with all the amenities, among the best for a 3-star hotel in Florence. * Care has been taken with every detail and some rooms have views over Florence, and are available for all types of needs and sizes, and all have private bathrooms with either shower or bathtub and beauty kit (hairdryer upon request). Rooms for non smokers, internet, direct telephone, sat TV, and air conditioning are made available to visitors. Guests can also ask to have their breakfast conveniently served in their room. La Gioconda Hotel is in an excellent position for a 3-star hotel in Florence to visit the city on foot: at number 2, Via Panzani, a ZTL street (limited traffic zone) that connects the train station of Santa Maria Novella to the Duomo, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Duomo, from Santa Maria del Fiore and from the Church of Santa Maria Novella, at 7 minute from Piazza della Signoria and Galleria degli Uffizi and in proximity to all the most famous palaces, museums and monuments of Florence. The shopping streets are very close by: the elegant Via de Tornabuoni is 200 meters away, and Borgo San Lorenzo, with the covered market and its very animated stands is only 5 minutes on foot. Even arriving and departing from Hotel La Gioconda is very simple: the train station Santa Maria Novella is at 300 meters and so is the terminal of the bus shuttle going to and from the airport of Florence "Amerigo Vespucci". For those that want to visit the city by using public transport, the stop for all the buses that going to the center is only 100 meters from Hotel La Gioconda. Around the hotel, and especially during the day you will be able to browse through shops and boutiques, while at night, the historic trattorias, the wine shops and the informal and refined restaurants are perfect places to treat yourself after a stroll. Have a snack or dinner and taste the typical specialties of Florence accompanied by a prestigious Tuscan wine. Very modern comforts and impeccable services... * Florence Vespucci Airport - 6 km * Academy gallery * Bargello palace * Dantes house * Pitti palace