Grand Hotel Majestic, Palazzo in Florence, Italy
The Grand Hotel Majestic is a seven-story palazzo building on Piazza dell'Unità Italiana featuring classical Italian architectural elements throughout its exterior and interior spaces. The structure combines traditional design principles with modern hotel functions, housing 238 rooms distributed across its floors.
The hotel opened in 1972 after being commissioned by Banca Popolare di Novara and designed by architect Lando Bartoli. This opening marked a turning point in Florence's modern hotel development, connecting traditional palazzo architecture with 20th century hospitality functions.
The building's design speaks the language of classical Florentine architecture with refined details that fit naturally into the city's historic fabric. Guests experience this blend of contemporary comfort within a traditionally styled urban setting as soon as they enter.
The building sits centrally on Piazza dell'Unità Italiana and is within walking distance of most of Florence's museums, galleries, and major sights. Its location offers easy access to public transit and the main pedestrian areas of the city.
The building was strategically placed next to the historic Santa Maria Novella railway station and served as one of the first modern hotels to merge traditional palazzo forms with contemporary comfort. This innovative combination made it a reference point for subsequent hotel architecture in Florence.
Location: Florence
Architects: Lando Bartoli
Official opening: 1972
Floors above the ground: 7
GPS coordinates: 43.77504,11.25115
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45
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