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UNA Hotel Vittoria
Via Pisana 59 - (GPS: Piazza Pier Vettori), Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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Florence’s UNA Hotel Vittoria is a masterpiece of ultra-modern hotel design, the handiwork of the improbably named Italian architect Fabio Novembre, and it’s a highly individual expression. If you turn up expecting yet another international-modern minimalist design hotel, you risk having your Zen sensibilities upset by Novembre’s rich Baroque vision.Forget about white on white: these bedrooms are a dark fantasy, with walls covered in tiles of black leather or red felt, with tiny fiber-optic lights glowing like stars at the corners. Large flat-screen internet-enabled televisions hover over black Corian countertops, complete with bar-style stools, a departure from the traditional office desk, and the closets are adorned with murals depicting hanging clothes and rows of shoes. Of particular note are the colorful bathrooms, outfitted with Arne Jacobsen fixtures and set off from the guest room’s foyer by a translucent glass wall. Novembre’s is the sort of postmodern aesthetic that readily admits historical influences — the hotel corridors, an often overlooked space, are an homage to Florence’s rich artistic tradition: each guest room’s door, with its gilded frame, is a full-length portrait of a different 16th-century Tuscan aristocrat.Public spaces are no less adventurous, from the looping ring-shaped chairs in the lobby to the long S-shaped communal dining table in the restaurant, meant as a reference to the long tables shared by the residents of ancient Tuscan monasteries. From the reception desk to the hotel’s entrance a floral-printed composite mosaic loops over itself, acclimating guests with a gravity-defying shock from the cobbled courtyards of the historic San Frediano district into the Vittoria’s futuristic fantasy world.The hotel’s location is unusual and a little further away from Ponte Vecchio than our other Florence selections. However, the quiet residential area will give you a sense of the real Florence which few visitors experience, and a walk towards the Ponte Vecchio - along the Arno - is a must.
Please note: The hotel provides free shuttle bus service to and from the main Florence Railway Station.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- Complimentary continental breakfast for two (a value of 7.5 EUR per day per person)
- 84 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 65 Guest Reviews
- UNA Hotel Vittoria
- Via Pisana 59 - (GPS: Piazza Pier Vettori)
- Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
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65 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- jeanette
- Stayed July 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
I loved that I had the option of choosing different pillows upon checking in. It made my sleep that much better. The decor of the entire hotel was very unique and a pleasure to stay in.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Toine
- Stayed June 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
very nice, helpful staff. good value.
What the hotel could do better:
too bad there's no pool.
the shuttle service to the center could be more frequent.
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- Lauren
- Stayed May 2011
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Modern and unique. Luxurious in a "different" kind of way. It's well laid out and the staff is well trained, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
