A 13th-century medieval tower transformed into five suites, at the heart of Florence's Roman quadrilateral.
Donati Luxury Tower Suites
From
771.64 €
“Each suite occupies an entire floor of the Donati tower, with vertiginous views over Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo.”
Donati Luxury Tower Suites occupies a 13th-century tower-fortress, Piazza Sant'Elisabetta, two minutes' walk from Ponte Vecchio. We ascend a period stone staircase, each suite fills an entire level (45 to 65 m²), vaulted ceilings, pietra serena walls, contemporary furniture by Flexform and Cassina. Bathrooms in Carrara marble, freestanding bathtubs, Fantini taps. The view from the mullioned windows takes in terracotta roofs, Brunelleschi's dome, Palazzo Vecchio's tower. Rates start at 771,64 € per night, justified by exclusivity (five rooms only, often full three months ahead). Service is discreet, 24-hour concierge, airport shuttle on request. The address for Florence without the hotel ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Donati to couples seeking Florentine immersion without the grand hotel format, and to travellers who prefer character apartments to room service. It's an address for anniversaries, honeymoons, three- to five-night cultural stays, fortysomethings and up. Families with children will find the space, but the stone staircase (no lift) and fragility of the place suit adults better.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Donati tower dates from 1280, built by the eponymous family, allies of the Guelphs. Façade in pietra forte, mullioned windows, original stone staircase without lift. Renovation completed in 2019: exposed stone walls, restored beams, Florentine terracotta floors, contemporary Italian furniture (Flexform, B&B Italia). Each suite measures 45 to 65 m², ceiling height 3.80 m, bathrooms in white Carrara marble.
Highlights
- 13th-century medieval tower, five suites across five floors
- Each suite fills an entire level, 45 to 65 m², original vaulted ceilings
- Direct views of the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's historic rooftops
- Carrara marble bathrooms, freestanding bathtubs, Fantini taps
- Private airport shuttle included, 24-hour concierge, private parking 200 m
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Florence
Piazza Sant'Elisabetta lies between Piazza della Signoria (150 m) and the Duomo (300 m), in the medieval quadrilateral. Ponte Vecchio two minutes' walk, Uffizi four. The quarter holds luxury boutiques (Via de' Tornabuoni 400 m), historic trattorias (Cibrèo, Ora d'Aria under 500 m), artisans' workshops. Santa Maria Novella station fifteen minutes by taxi, Florence airport twenty-five minutes (private shuttle included). Pedestrian street, quiet after 8pm, daytime tourist buzz.
Good to know
Before you book
- Lift
- None. Period stone staircase, five floors, not advised for reduced mobility.
- Parking
- Partner private parking 200 m, 35 € / night, booking essential.
- Children
- Accepted, cot on request. Steep staircase, parental supervision required.
- Airport shuttle
- Included in rate, private vehicle, book 48 hours before arrival.
- Check-in
- 3pm. Early check-in subject to availability, 50 € if confirmed before noon.
- Pets
- Not accepted.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Parking
Wi-Fi available throughout
Private parking
Free Wi-Fi
Family rooms
Location
Where Donati Luxury Tower Suites is located
Exact address
Donati Luxury Tower Suites
Address
1 Piazza Sant'Elisabetta
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