Set in north Florence, Hotel Alex is a 10-minute tram or bus ride into the historic centre It offers bright and colourful rooms with free Wi-Fi and a restaurant with veranda for outdoor dining Each room at the Alex Hotel has a modern design and a different colour scheme They are all air conditioned and feature an LCD TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer A continental breakfast is served daily The restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine for lunch and dinner, and specialities include homemade cakes and bread The bar is open all day and has a furnished veranda The hotel has a quiet location just a 10-minute drive from Florence Peretola Airport and Santa Maria Novella Train Station