Renovated in 2013, Room Mate Isabella is an elegant 19th-century building on Florences designer shopping street, 5 minutes walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Cathedral It offers uniquely decorated rooms and a buffet breakfast served until 12:00 These air-conditioned rooms feature parquet floors, a variety of fabrics, and extra-large beds Each comes with free Wi-Fi, a minibar and 37” flat-screen TV, while the private bathroom includes a hairdryer and toiletries You will find a reading room, a bar and 24-hour reception with luggage storage area and daily newspapers Staff can provide useful local knowledge, restaurant recommendations and tourist information The 4-star Isabella Room Mate overlooks Palazzo Strozzi in the heart of Florence, just 500 metres from the Ponte Vecchio bridge Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 10-minute walk away