Casa Rovai Guest House – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Casa Rovai Guest House offers nine rooms across two floors. The first floor features six frescoed rooms with 16th-18th century ceiling artwork, including 'La Passione' with its original 16th century fresco. The second floor has three modern rooms with memory foam mattresses. All rooms include private bathrooms with rainfall showers, LCD TVs with SAT decoders, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Some rooms connect to form suites with multiple beds and private terraces overlooking Florentine courtyards.
Breakfast & Dining
From April to October, breakfast is served 8:30-10:00 AM in the breakfast room, offering croissants, homemade cake, fresh fruit, yogurt, and Italian coffee. Off-season, guests receive vouchers for a nearby bakery (croissant and drink for €3). The lounge provides a 24-hour coffee/tea station and water dispenser (still/sparkling). Staff can recommend six local Tuscan restaurants within 5 minutes' walk.
Location Highlights
Located on Via Fiesolana in San Pier Maggiore, the guesthouse is 300 meters from Florence Cathedral and 500 meters from the Uffizi Gallery. The Sant'Ambrogio 19th-century food market is 2 minutes away. Ponte Vecchio is a 10-minute walk, while Piazzale Michelangelo (city views) is 1.5 km. Florence Santa Maria Novella train station is 1.5 km away.
Guest Services
Services include luggage storage, daily room cleaning on request, and personalized city tour planning. Garage parking costs €30/24h with ZTL access registration. A SPA with heated pool and hammam is available by appointment nearby. Families receive free camp beds and activity recommendations for children. The terrace and lounge with guidebooks are shared spaces.
Unique Features
The property combines Renaissance-era frescoes (like the Florentine Lily in 'Il Giglio' room) with modern amenities. Original 20th-century furniture appears in some rooms. The building has no elevator but offers two quiet inner courtyards. Heating uses automated thermostats. Room keys are electronic (€10 replacement fee).
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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