Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco, on historic Via Cavour is located in the heart of Florence, a hotel where past and present blend in perfect equilibrium. An important collection of contemporary art is naturally placed in the fifteenth-century areas of the hotel, creating very individual surroundings that are characterized by good taste and refinement, recalling the atmosphere of Florence in a mix of art, history and friendliness.

Opened in 1989 in a sixteenth-century ancient residence, Il Guelfo Bianco is a hotel full of charm, where age-old tradition is elaborated with the recent, loving restoration work, which brought to life the ancient fifteenth century-structures, and the "widespread use" of contemporary paintings and works of art from the Luisa and Alessandro Bargiacchi Collection, who are also the proprietors of the hotel.
As soon as you enter the hotel, the hall with brick arches and antique furniture pleasantly contrasts with the modern paintings, creating a warm and particular atmosphere which continues in the other common areas of the hotel.
The bar, redesigned and enlarged with a lounge, offers guests the chance to relax while sipping an aperitif or a coffee; the reading room or "quiet room" of Il Guelfo Bianco was created to provide tranquility while reading newspapers, magazines and books or checking out the guides to Florence.

Antique furniture, precious handmade fabrics and paintings by famous contemporary artists are the main features of the 40 rooms of Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco, each of which is unique with individual styles expressed in the fabrics and walls. Large, bright and completely sound-proof, the rooms overlook various features: dynamic Via Cavour, the marvelous internal gardens or the Florence skyline, including a splendid view of the Duomo. Bassano tiles characterize the bathrooms that are fitted with every comfort, including a bath and hairdryer. To ensure our guests have a comfortable stay, we have equipped each room with a safety deposit box, a minibar, air conditioning and satellite TV in the Executive, Superior or De Luxe rooms or the Junior Suite that are distinguished by their spaciousness, created to meet the needs of anyone wishing to stay in a comfortable or refined atmosphere, without sacrificing modern comforts.

Our guests can also avail of our 24-hour Internet point. The large, bright breakfast room with its characteristic brick ceilings was especially designed to help you pleasantly begin your day.

One of the hotel's little gems is the internal garden, a fabulous oasis where we also serve breakfast during the spring and summer mornings.

But most of all, what makes Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco so pleasant is the attention we pay our guests. You are central to our hotel's philosophy of warmth, allowing guests to feel at home even if far away and to ensure your holiday in Florence is truly unforgettable, with us playing our part.