Hotel Giardino
Prato, Toscana, Italy
Official Rating: 3 star
Hotel Giardino is situated in the historical centre of Prato, a city rich in history located in the heart of Tuscany. Hotel Giardino stands in the very same vicinity as the first historical parish of Saint Stephen in a quiet, tranquil pedestrian area. The location of Hotel Giardino allows guests to spend their time golfing, shopping, visiting and enjoying Prato’s charming thirteenth century historical centre, as well as sampling the exquisite Tuscan cuisine in some of the finest restaurants. Hotel Giardino was founded toward the end of the 1800s, and has been run by the Fiesoli-Risaliti family since 1935. Over the years a comfortable, welcoming environment has been created at Hotel Giardino.
Especially recommended for: couples, foursomes, golfing groups, families.
Nearest golf: Le Pavoniere Golf Club, Golf dell’Ugolino, Poggio dei Medici, Montecatini Golf Club, Castelfalfi Golf Club
Facilities: Restaurant and American bar, Internet access. Prato’s Porta al Serraglio railway station serving the Florence-Viareggio line is but only a few metres from the hotel, as well as the central bus stop serving all major routes, including Florence. For guests arriving by car, Hotel Giardino provides reserved parking in the vicinity and can also arrange for parking in a parking garage.
Nearby: Situated at the beginning of Via Magnolfi, the hotel’s left side faces the Piazza del Duomo square where Saint Stephen’s Cathedral stands. The Cathedral is an admirable example of gothic-romanesque architecture whose façade is decorated with a beautiful pulpit by Donatello. A mere stones throw from Hotel Giardino are many of the architectural and artistic sites, including local theaters, the Textile Museum, the Civic Museum, San Domenico Church (with paintings by 13th and 15th century Masters), the church of Santa Maria delle Carceri and the Castle of Emperor Federico Barbarossa (the only example of Swabian architecture in the north of Italy), to name only a few.
Accommodation: 28 rooms on 4 floors. Mini bar, television, satellite tv, pay tv available in each room
Menu: Bed and breakfast.
Location: Prato
