Overlooking the Arno River, the Grand Hotel is a former nineteenth century palace with original period details. The 107 air-conditioned guestrooms feature early 19th- century decor in shades of blue, or Florentine Renaissance-style decor with rich browns and shades of terracotta; all include richly decorated silk and brocade. Modern amenities include cable television, Internet connections, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms come with bathrobes, telephones, complimentary toiletries, makeup mirrors, and hairdryers.

Diners in the InCanto restaurant can choose between terraces overlooking the river or grand period surroundings. The InCanto bar and InCantinetta wine cellar also offer a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. The hotel offers a small fitness centre, concierge services, tour assistance, and currency exchange. Business amenities include a business centre, several meeting rooms, and a ballroom. Personal shopper service is also available upon request. Multilingual staff can provide tour assistance and book excursions to the city's many attractions: The Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and Duomo are all within 500 metres, and Santa Maria Novella railway station is one kilometre away. Florence Peretola airport is 10 kilometres from the hotel. @