The Globus Hotel in Florence is very peculiar 3 stars hotel located in a characteristic eighteenth century building- completely renovated in June 2002-in the heart of the historical centre of the city. The Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers looking for a modern and charming place with an intimate and elegant atmosphere and who wish to be surrounded by a professional and friendly hospitality at the same time. The 23 soundproof rooms- furnished in a simple yet elegant style characterized by wenge furniture and upholstered with warm colour fabrics- are all equipped with top quality comforts; SKY TV with free pay-per-view channels- direct dial telephone- free high-speed Internet connection- radio- individually controlled air-conditioning and heating- mini bar and electronic mini safe. Some of the rooms look out on the Cappelle Medicee- most of the others overlook Florences red rooftops. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request. A guarded garage is placed only 50 meters away from the hotel. Shuttle service from and to the airport is available upon request. The Hotel position makes it an ideal destination for a vacation dedicated to discovering Florence- one of the most precious jewels of Italy. The welcoming Globus Hotel in Florence is located in a privileged position in the centre of the city- only 500 meters away from the Santa Maria Novella train station and less than a 5-minute walk from the major sights of the city; the church of San Lorenzo with the Cappelle Medicee- the Duomo and the Galleria dell Accademia. In addition- two of the key spots for business travelers are located just a few minutes from the hotel; Palazzo dei Congressi Convention Centre and Fortezza da Basso Exhibition Centre.