Situated in the heart of Florence, close to the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, this hotel is convenient for the exhibition and congress centre and the city's tourist attractions. These include the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizzi gallery and the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's celebrated David is housed. Dating back to the 14th century, the hotel is an ex Franciscan convent which has been restored to its unique splendour. Throughout Hotel Rivoli, the classic ceilings, cross vaults, stone arches and pillars all add to the character of the building.