Title: Patrizia Hotel Susp Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Patrizia Hotel Susp Property in Florence, near Ponte Vecchio - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace, Patrizia Hotel Susp has plenty to offer. ## Popular amenities ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 19 - Dec 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=36153856&PinnedHotelID=36153856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=36153856&PinnedHotelID=36153856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 20 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=36153856&PinnedHotelID=36153856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=36153856&PinnedHotelID=36153856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - 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Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 7 min walk - Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 8 min walk - Peretola Airport (FLR) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gamberini - ‬2 min walk - ‪Nirvana Veg Restaurant Firenze - ‬3 min walk - ‪Trattoria Il Contadino - ‬2 min walk - ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Masò - ‬1 min walk - ‪Winter Garden Bar - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Patrizia Hotel Susp Property near Ponte Vecchio Close to Pitti Palace and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Patrizia Hotel Susp has plenty to offer. ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100750000/100747800/100747768/907e2d73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Montebello New Apartment Historic Centre of Florence - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=100747768&PinnedHotelID=100747768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82815200/82815183/d8092241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Poetessa - 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Patrizia Hotel Susp Property Patrizia Hotel Susp Florence Patrizia Hotel Susp Property Florence ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Patrizia Hotel Susp located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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