Casa Howard

Arty boutique B&B in heart of Florence

B&B is far too pedestrian a term to describe this 12-room extravaganza in an old palazzo just yards from Piazza Santa Maria Novella. Original and imaginatively themed rooms have all the warmth of a private home.

Know It All

Hit the Spot
Yards from Piazza Santa Maria Novella.

Be Savvy
Do dip into Jenifer Howard's hit list of places in Florence you might otherwise miss.

Be Smitten
Florence B&B that lays on the fabulous.

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Rooms and suites
10 rooms, 2 suites and an apartment subject to availability.

Special features
Plush rooms come with wi-fi internet and bold colours. Each has its unique features, and the Game room has a private terrace.

Also…
You'll find Officina Profumo di Santa Maria Novella toiletries, and a Hammam for hire.

Pillow Talk
Check out the bold crimson decor, capitonne bedhead and sunken bath in the Hidden room.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Only breakfast is served (not included in room rate), but it's brought to your room so no need to stir.

Breakfast
Continental breakfast is brought to your room until 10am for a supplement of €15.

Room service
There is no room service as such at Casa Howard. instead, you'll be cared for by the resident housekeepers, whether you need a babysitter or wish to book a massage. They will also bring breakfast to your room.

See & Do

See & Do
Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance, so this is a city heaving with wonderful churches, art and history. Start your cultural odyssey at the Uffizi (it's a good idea to book a ticket in advance – queues can be horrendous) or the impressive Museo Nazionale del Bargello, bursting sculptures by the likes of Donatello and Verrocchio.

Spa
Turn up the heat in Casa Howard's Turkish Hammam. It's big enough for five and comes free of charge if you stay in the Garden room.

Diary Dates
January
See in the new year at the Sfilata dei Canottieri, when medieval rowing boats parade on the River Arno.

Early February
Dress up and don a mask for Tuscany's version of Venice's famous festival in the Carnevale di Viareggio.

June
Enjoy a feast of Italian opera at the Puccini Festival at nearby Torre del Lago.

A complimentary bottle of Tuscan olive oil, plus a bottle of wine or Prosecco.

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