Vela

Live like royalty with spectacular views over the Arno river and the Uffizi Gallery! The spacious, refined and very elegant Vela exudes sophistication, comfort and elegance.

A large and bright apartment with lovely views of the Arno river and the storied galleries of the Uffizi, once the offices of the powerful Medici family.

Location

Located in a Renaissance palazzo directly across the river from the Uffizi Gallery, Florence`s most famous museum. You`ll enjoy beautiful views of Florence and the Arno river.

Exterior

The building blends with its Renaissance-age neighbors with grey stone, pietra serena, accenting its classical proportions. The building is locked and has a doorman during business hours.

Interior

The welcoming entry has an antique table with mirror and a coat closet. The front three rooms of the apartment, the living room and two bedrooms have splendid views of the Arno River, the Uffizi Gallery art musuem, the Ponte Vecchio with its little houses and the Vasari Corridor and, above it all, the iconic bell tower of the Palazzo Vecchio. Each element of the view resounds with history of the city that contains more art than any other in the world. Because the palazzo faces the river, there are no buildings in front, maximizing natural light.

We love this palazzo when we stay in Florence because the apartments are full of light, have great views, and are decorated with quality and style.

The first and largest bedroom opens onto the entry (with door) and also onto the living room (with door). A rich color palette of dusty salmon and ivory in the fabrics extends to antique bird prints on the walls. There is a queen sized bed, armoire, bureau and a view!

In the living room there is a sofa and three upholstered chairs. The dining table, also located here seats up to eight.

Opposite the living room is a well equipped and light-filled kitchen, with a breakfast table. The kitchen is fully equipped; it has a low counter that can be used as a breakfast table for two.

The kitchen window and third bedroom overlook Via dei Bardi and terracotta rooftops with a nice view uphill of rooftops, the hills and sky.

Along the central hallway are two more bedrooms and two bathrooms. 

Additional Services Available: Italy Perfect would be happy to assist in arranging additional services to provide ease as well as enrich your stay in Florence. The following services can be coordinated, paid locally:

- Pre-arrival grocery shopping
- Welcome or daily lunch/dinner prepared by a cook.
- Customized tours, excursions and/or cooking classes
- Mid-stay maid and laundry services

Things To Note

Neighborhood: Ponte Vecchio

Size: 133 m2, 1430 sq ft

Accessibility/Security: Four steps from the building entrance to the elevator. Elevator door is narrow.

Utilities/Taxes: Stays of 15+ nights: utilities are paid as consumed & final cleaning paid in cash on arrival.

Other: Check in 3:00 to 6:00pm.heck in 4:00 to 6:00pm. Luggage drop for arrivals before 4pm. Fee for holiday, weekend arrivals.

Room Details

Bathroom

• Hairdryer

Connectivity/Entertainment

• WiFi
• TV - Limited English Programs

Heating/Cooling

• Heating
• A/C

Kitchen

• Fully Equipped
• Coffee Maker
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Oven
• Stovetop
• Toaster
• Refrigerator

Accessibility

• 6th Floor North American
• Elevator

Kid/Family Friendly

• High Chair
• Travel Crib

Laundry

• Washer/Dryer Combo

Amenities

• Elevator
• Air Conditioning

Things to See & Do

Ponte Vecchio (5 mins Walking)
Awesome ancient bridge over Florence's Arno river that has survived 800 years. Famous for the shops of goldsmiths along its length.
Boboli Gardens (10 mins Walking)
Expansive and beautiful gardens behind the famous Pitti Palace with statues including the fat man (Bacchus) on the turtle.
Pitti Palace (10 mins Walking)
The famous Medici family's home, it is a large museum with many fascinating galleries. It opens to the large Boboli gardens that may be visited separately. I the origin of the Vasari Corridor, an enclosed, protective "bridge" between the palace and the Medici offices at the Uffizi.
Uffizi Gallery (10 mins Walking)
One of the greatest museums in the world. The defining collection of Renaissance art. A tour is recommended.
Duomo (15 mins Walking)
Florence's famous and glorious cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, beautiful to gaze at since the 1300s. Don't miss and, if you can, read about -- then visit the amazing dome by Brunelleschi erected without scaffolding!
Piazza della Repubblica (15 mins Walking)
A great piazza of Florence. The shape reflects its role as the forum in Roman times. Now it has fine palaces and a triumphal arch and colonnaded sidewalks. You will see street artists, impromptu musical performances and a colorful merry-go-round. Glitterati in the fancy cafes.

Public Transport

Firenze S. M. Novella (20 mins Walking)
Florence Santa Maria Novella main train station