Hotel Hermitage Hotel Prato

Description

The Hotel is located in Poggio a Caiano, in a quiet residential area, on a panoramic hill, close to the beautiful Villa Medicea "Ambra", which was erected in 1479 A.D. by order of Lorenzo The Magnificent
Ideal both for business and leisure travellers, the hotel lies just 18 Kms from the artistic treasures of Florence; 6 Kms from Prato and 3 Kms from its industrial district Macrolotto; 16 Kms from Pistoia and its tree nursery district; 12 Kms from Quarrata (renowned for the production of furniture).
Moreover, it lies within short driving distance from Carmignano, the medieval village of Artimino and some of the best wineries and olive oil producers in the Montalbano region.

The hotel has 5 single rooms, 53 double/twin rooms, 2 junior suites. All rooms were recently renovated and they all have a private bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite TV, Pay.TV, hair-dryer, direct dial telephone. We offer our guests the following services: one Restaurant, renowned for its excellent cuisine (both Tuscanian and International); free private parking space; Laundry service; Baby-sitting (advance notice); Safe deposit box; Luggage storage; Room service (during the restaurant’s opening hours); A/C in all public areas; Internet access; Guided tours to wineries in the Montalbano and Chianti regions; discounted Fees at “Le Pavoniere” Golf Course. The Hotel also makes reservations for air and train tickets; the staff can also arrange taxi transportation to/from Florence airport, to/from both Florence and Prato train stations, bike rental (advance reservation required).

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Rates

Rates include cold buffet breakfast

Facilities

Where we are

	HIGHWAY "FIRENZE MARE" A11 PRATO EST (EAST) EXIT After the toll turn right (direction SIGNA). Before the bridge turn right (towards Signa-Poggio a Caiano) and right again (towards Firenze-Campi Bisenzio-Signa). Go straight ahead for about 5.5 Kms (pass through several roundabouts). Pass the Renault car dealer and the Agip service station (both located on the left side of the road). At the traffic light in Indicatore turn right towards Pistoia-Poggio a Caiano. Drive straight ahead for about 5 Kms. Enter Poggio a Caiano and drive through the town center (pass by the Villa Medicea Ð on the right side of the hill top). At the flashing traffic light (after the downhill slope) turn left. At the roundabout turn right. Take the second road on the left and the second one on the right. PRATO OVEST (WEST) EXIT (suggested) After the toll turn right (towards Prato Centro). At the roundabout go straight ahead for about 1.7 Kms (towards Prato Centro-Poggio aCaiano). At the next roundabout turn right and drive straight ahead for approximately 6 Kms to the very end of the road (pass one traffic light, one bridge, several roundabouts, one bridge, two roundabouts). At the end of the road turn left. Drive 2 Kms and enter Poggio a Caiano. Pass the Supermarket PAM and turn right. At the roundabout turn right. Take the second road on the left and the second one on the right. HIGHWAY "DEL SOLE" A1 At the FIRENZE NORD exit go onto A11 (towards Pisa Nord-Prato Est-Genova-Livorno) Exit at PRATO OVEST (see directions above). FROM THE CENTER OF FLORENCE From the Fortezza da Basso follow the green signs to Highway A11. Drive along Viale Redi and then Via di Novoli. Follow the blue signs to PISTOIA (or Campi Bisenzio/Signa) that will take you to Via Pistoiese (SS66). On SS66 drive straight ahead for about 16 Kms (towards Pistoia). Enter Poggio a Caiano and drive through the town centre (pass by the Villa Medicea on the right side of the hill top). At the flashing traffic light (after the slope, before the supermarket PAM)) turn left. At the roundabout turn right. Take the second road on the left and the second one on the right following the signs for HOTEL HERMITAGE.
	Florence Airport "A. Vespucci" - approximately 14 Kms.
	Prato Centrale station. Take CAP bus LAM MT Pizzimonte - Get off in Poggio a Caiano. at the Viale Matteotti bus stop. Walk appr. 400 mts to the hotel.
	From the Florence S.Maria Novella railway station reach Piazza Alinari and take the bus COPIT/CAP towards Pistoia/Quarrata. Get off in Poggio a Caiano (afetr appr. 18 Kms) at the stop in fron of the supermarket PAM. Walk appr. 500 mts till the hotel.

This service is free, No Credit card required, you can have a direct contact with the Hotel's owner. The prices are the best becouse we not get any commission! After your demand you can view the official Hotel's web site and phone/fax numbers