The Gate Hotel  

On the edge of Florence in Sesto Fiorentino, a quick hop from the Firenze Nord motorway exit. About 5 minutes from Amerigo Vespucci Airport and roughly 15 minutes to central Florence. Nearby gems include the Pecci Contemporary Art Museum, Museo del Tessuto and Castello dell'Imperatore, while Pitti Palace, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo sit about 11–13 km away. Pet-friendly with free on-site parking, it’s a handy base for Tuscan days out.

157 recently renovated, air-conditioned rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs. Private bathrooms offer bathtubs or rainfall showers and bidets. Fast Wi‑Fi runs throughout the property and communal areas feature Sky TVs for sport. The hotel has a garden, elevator access and multilingual staff to keep things smooth.

G Restaurant and a bar on-site, plus room service during limited hours. Buffet breakfast available for a fee. Garden for morning calm, free parking, concierge, 24-hour front desk, vending machines, laundry/dry cleaning and a doctor on call. Shuttle and train-station pick-up are available for a surcharge. Wake up to garden views and quick links to the highway and airport.

Full conference center with five meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. Wedding and banquet services plus event planning support. Rooms include desks, safes and phones with free local calls, backed by complimentary wireless internet.

G Restaurant serves local Tuscan cuisine and grilled dishes, open to guests and the public for lunch and dinner. There’s a bar/lounge for after-hours drinks and buffet breakfasts are served daily from 6:30–9:30 (fee).