Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Il Loggiato dei Serviti, Florence
Facts in brief
Official star rating 3
Location On Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, directly opposite Brunelleschi's Spedale degli Innocenti, and approximately 3 minutes' walk from the Galleria dell'Accademia.
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Florence Peretola/Amerigo Vespucci Airport
Distance from airport 30 minutes by car
Closest railway station Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Distance from railway station 15–20 minutes on foot, or a short taxi or bus ride
Hotel facilities and services
Lounge bar, breakfast buffet room, 24hr front desk, concierge service, lift, laundry service, room service, TV lounge, tour desk and ticket assistance, valet parking, private parking nearby, and airport shuttle.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi
Out and about nearby
The hotel's own square, Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, is one of Florence's most harmonious Renaissance spaces, framed by Brunelleschi's Spedale degli Innocenti – now the Museo degli Innocenti, Europe's first foundling hospital – the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata with its fresco cycles, and Giambologna's bronze equestrian statue of Ferdinando I de' Medici. The Galleria dell'Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David and a remarkable collection of Renaissance sculpture, is less than 3 minutes' walk, and Florence Cathedral is reached in around 6 minutes along Via dei Servi. The Uffizi Gallery – with works by Botticelli, Da Vinci, and Raphael – is approximately 20 minutes on foot, with the mediaeval Ponte Vecchio just a few minutes further along the Arno. The hilltop Etruscan town of Fiesole is 20 minutes by bus, with a Roman theatre still popular for summer concerts, panoramic views over the Arno Valley, and a monthly antiques market on the first Sunday of each month. The Chianti Classico wine region begins around 30 minutes south along the scenic SR222 Strada Chiantigiana, offering wine estates, tastings, and cellar tours; the UNESCO World Heritage city of Siena, with its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the famous biannual Palio horse race, is approximately one hour by car, and Pisa – home to the Leaning Tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli – is around 45 minutes by train.
We had an excellent holiday in all respects and are very grateful for your suggested choices, arrangements and friendly communications. Thanks to all concerned.Mrs T, May 2026
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Holiday Code IE05
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
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Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Il Loggiato dei Serviti, Florence
Built between 1517 and 1527, the loggia that gives this hotel its name was designed to mirror Brunelleschi's Spedale degli Innocenti directly across the piazza. The palazzo was acquired in the 19th century by the Budini Gattai family, who undertook a careful restoration in 1984 and continue to own and operate it today. Throughout the public spaces, the atmosphere is that of a private Florentine residence: stone-vaulted ceilings, original wooden fittings, period antiques, and dark-wood furniture lend the corridors and communal areas a measured, unhurried feel. The hotel's 38 rooms and suites – spread across the main building and a quiet nearby annexe – comprise of classic rooms with views of the piazza or inner courtyard, wooden beam ceilings, and sumptuous fabrics. Dining centres on a generous breakfast buffet of fresh pastries sourced from the bakery opposite, croissants, meats, cheeses, eggs, and barista-made coffee, with an evening lounge bar for aperitifs. The concierge team can arrange guided tours, exclusive local experiences, and tickets to Florence's principal galleries and museums.
Room descriptions
Il Loggiato dei Serviti in Florence has 38 rooms and suites across the main historic building and a quiet nearby annexe. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries; air-conditioning, minibar, flat-screen TV, telephone, in-room safe, free Wi-Fi, kettle, and daily housekeeping.
We had an excellent holiday in all respects and are very grateful for your suggested choices, arrangements and friendly communications. Thanks to all concerned.Mrs T, May 2026
From about
Holiday Code IE05
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Il Loggiato dei Serviti, Florence
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Il Loggiato dei Serviti, the most convenient option is to fly to Florence Peretola/Amerigo Vespucci Airport, approximately 30 minutes from the hotel by car or taxi. Guests travelling by rail can take the train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, then reach the hotel on foot in 15–20 minutes or by a short taxi or bus. The hotel sits within Florence's historic ZTL restricted traffic zone, so a car is not required for the city itself; however, one is useful for day trips to Chianti, Fiesole, and Siena.
Additional information
Children: Il Loggiato dei Serviti welcomes families; the Suite category can accommodate up to four guests across two sleeping areas and an adjacent living room, but many smaller room types also allow for an additional bed or cot.
Other information: Guests staying four or more nights receive a special welcome and thoughtful surprises throughout their stay.
We had an excellent holiday in all respects and are very grateful for your suggested choices, arrangements and friendly communications. Thanks to all concerned.Mrs T, May 2026
From about
Holiday Code IE05
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Il Loggiato dei Serviti, Florence
About Florence
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Florence is one of the ‘must see’ places of all art lovers. Florence is the centre of the Renaissance movement and the Uffizi Gallery houses a phenomenal collection of painting from this era, as does the Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s statue of David. However, it is the atmosphere of the city which is overwhelmingly Renaissance as everywhere you turn there is yet another reminder of the period either artistic or architectural and this creates a superb museum like ambience to the historic centre. All the sites are easily reached on foot from the Ponte Vecchio to the Church of Santa Maria Novella, to the Accademia, to the Duomo and it is by visiting on foot that you can soak up the amazing atmosphere of the city.
Highlights of Florence
The markets in Florence are great for browsing for leather bags and shoes, but be prepared to haggle the price, as these markets are now really geared up for tourists and you can end up paying more than you need to. Fiesole can be reach by train or bus and has lovely views of the city. The Boboli gardens are an enchanting place to spend a few lazy hours and can be reached on foot over the other side of the River Arno from the main sites. Hire a car and visit Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano, Chianti, Montepulciano, Perugia and many more fascinating mediaeval towns nearby.
Cultural highlights of Florence
The Duomo, The Battistero, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery, the mausoleum of the Medici family in the Medici Chapel, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, The Piazza della Signoria.
Festivals in Florence
There are a wide range of fashion shows held in Florence in January, which can make finding hotel availability difficult during the show period. Otherwise, Florence holds any wonderful festivals throughout the year including the Scoppio del Carro or the explosion of the cart on Easter Sunday, which is really a firework display, but the atmosphere is tremendous. Calcio in Costume in June is a fun spectacle and a slightly different take on ‘Calcio’ or football! Alternatively, in September there is the Festa della Rificolana where children carrying candlelit lanterns converge on the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata to celebrate the eve of the birth of the Virgin Mary. The most notable festival in the area however, is of course the Palio in Siena, just south of Florence and easily reachable by train, which takes place in July and August. Early booking is essential.
Gastronomy in Florence
Florence is famous for its food, namely Bistecca alla Fiorentina and many grilled meats and game dishes, but of course it is the centre of the Chianti wine producing region and thereby has access to some of the most prestigious wines from Chianti and the hearty reds of Southern Tuscany. Olive oil is also in abundance here and is used with everything, from cooking to dipping and even tasting!
