Generous, light-filled lobby with a window front over two floors, breakfast area with an outdoor terrace and that in the usual A&O-central location: that A&O Florence Campo di MarsVia Manelli 119, open. In addition to Venice, the house with 119 rooms and 466 beds is the second A&O hostel in Italy and No. 42 in total. Europe’s largest hostel chain now offers over 30,000 beds.
“Florence is a multi-talent,” enthuses A&O founder and CEO Oliver Winter, “OB CityTrip, Stopover or Workation-the city inspired and is a year-round destination with its range of art and culture.” The capital of Tuscany is experienced in every season Make – that’s exactly what A&O wants. In particular, offers are also intended for core guest groups such as school classes and families.
A&O Firenze Campo Di Marte: On foot to David and Da Vinci
The new A&O Hostel in Florence is located directly at Campo di station station, which connects Santa Maria Novella main station every 15 minutes. In just under half an hour you can reach the historic city center of the numerous famous sights on foot: Whether Piazza dell Duomo or Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and Piazza Della Signoria, Kunstmuseum Uffizien with works from Da Vinci and Raffael or Galleria Dell`accademia with the almost 16-meter-high David statue of Michelangelo- the city is famous and valued for numerous art and architectural master works of the Renaissance.
Mobile Key and Art, Self Check-in and Suction robot
Equipment and comfort of the new A&O Florence set new standards in the A&O portfolio:
- 7 self-check-in terminals for fast and simple reception in 13 languages
- Calls and lobby are cleaned 24/7 with industrial suction/wiping robots
- Elades columns and 40 parking spaces in in -house underground car park
- Central, digital control of the dinner convectomat (hot air oven)
- Mobile Key/A & O app on request as a room key
- AI generated wall panels in the rooms are eye-catchers and protection at the same time
This year the lobby will be designed by BWM Architecture & Design from Vienna with large -scale art on the walls; The large courtyard is equipped with sports and residence options for guests and neighborhood.
Growth in Europe, sustainability on site
Expansion and sustainability also go hand in hand in the A&O hostels in the anniversary year 2025. Together with its owners Stepstone Group and Proprium Capital Partners, A&O will invest over 500 million euros in growth, conversion and modernization in the coming years. Oliver Winter: “Locations in European metropolises and All -year destinations remain our focus – the upcoming projects will also show that. ”
Example Florence: After several years of renovation, the former administration building is clearly and modern behind the facade from the 1960s, which was preserved and restored at the request of the city administration. Air-water air conditioning systems enable more energy-efficient room temperature; A photovoltaic and solar thermal system on the roof of the six-story building generate electricity and hot water.
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