The Hotel Meridiana Country is a very special, recently established, 4-star hotel complex in the depths of the Tuscan countryside, in a district called Pontenuovo di Calenzano not far from Florence.

Within easy reach of the motorway and other major highways, it is located in perfect position both for short holidays and for corporate meetings and conventions.
 
32 double bedrooms furnished with taste and elegance in an essential and functional style, all equipped with terrace or private garden, boasting a broad view over the landscape surrounding the hotel. 

 On request paying transfer service from/to Calenzano and Prato train station.

 Distance from the principal places:

•   8 km from the A1 Highway Exit (Barberinodi  Mugello)
• 12 km from the Railway Station in Prato
• 15 km from the BilancinoLake
• 18 km from the BarberinoOutlet
• 20 km from the “A.Vespucci” Airport
• 20 km from the Mugello Circuit
• 20 km from the Trebbiano Castle
• 24 km from the Medici’s Home Villa Demidoff
• 30 km from the Ugolino Golf Course of Florence

Hotel Meridiana Country
Via di Barberino, 253 - Località Pontenuovo 50041 Calenzano, Florence - Italy

A refined simplicity which is the result of meticulous selection of materials and the utmost attention to detail: curtains in warm shades blend perfectly with the dove-grey upholstery, while the warmth of oak makes an inspired contrast with the slate finishes.

 On request paying transfer service from/to Calenzano and Prato train station 

Our hotel structure has been designed to offer our guests unique sensations.

City Tax per person per night not included in the room rate for maximum 2 nights stay:

January/February/August/November/December € 2.50 per person per night not included in the room rate and it has to be paid cash at the arrival.

March/April/May/June/July/September/October € 3.00 per person per night not included in the room rate and it has to be paid cash at the arrival.

Its position, set in the hills between Florence and the verdant Mugello valley, makes it ideal both for the organisation of conventions and corporate meetings, and for visiting the major art cities.

 How to reach Hotel Meridiana Country

 By car:
From the South, exit at Calenzano-Sesto Fiorentino, from the A1 highway, and continue for 9 km following the signs for Barberino. From the North, exit at Barberino, from the A1 highway, and continue for 9 km following the signs for Calenzano.

From the North on the A1 highway, exit at Barberino del Mugello near Florence. Follow the directions for Calenzano for 8 km.

Paying transfer service from/to Calenzano and Prato train station on request.

By train (from the railway station "Santa Maria Novella"):
From Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station (20 km), take the bus "SITA" direction Barberino del Mugello (which stops in Calenzano). The bus stop is 50 meters from the hotel in Pontenuovo di Calenzano. The Meridiana Country Hotel offers shuttle service from the Prato train station (12 km).

You can also reserve the hotel shuttle service for the Florence, Calenzano and Prato train stations at a convenient price.

By plane (from the airport Firenze/Peretola "A. Vespucci"):
From Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport, take the A1 highway, going north, exit at Calenzano-Sesto Fiorentino and continue for 9 km, following the signs for Barberino and then for the hotel.
 

Via di Barberino, 253, Pontenuovo - 50041 Calenzano, Florence - Italy

Reservation Centre
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (GMT+1)
Tel. +39 055 26.78.001
Fax. +39 055 23.99.124
reservation@gecohotels.com

Free Line 800 468 357
For calls within Italy only

Hotel Meridiana Country
Via di Barberino, 253 - Pontenuovo 50041 Calenzano, Florence - Italy
Tel. +39 055 88 19 472
Fax. +39 055 88 19 023
E-mail info@meridianacountryhotel.it

The Ristorante Carmagnini del '500, situated opposite the hotel, will accompany our guests on a gastronomic journey through the traditions of Tuscan cuisine.

The Sunset Bar is the ideal spot for an aperitif or an after-diner drink. In the summer season guests can enjoy local wines and delicacies on the terrace overlooking the Hall, even while surfing the web on our WiFi network.

 In the breakfast room a well-furnished buffet is provided every morning, featuring Tuscan and international specialities.

After a day of work, the hotel's convenient gym and sauna let you keep in shape and relax with shiatzu, ayurveda and relaxing massages, that can be reserved at the hotel.
 

Other sports facilities are available in the vicinity:

• Sailing, Windsurfing and Canoeing (Bilancino Lake 10 km away)
• Flying school (16 km)
• Golf (15 km)
• Horse riding (5 km),
• Trekking and Mountain bike (departure from the Hotel)

As well as this, racing enthusiasts can book driving courses and trial sessions with cars and/or motorbikes at the international Mugello racetrack (18 km).

The Hotel Meridiana Country is a new hotel structure that brings together technological efficiency and the tradition of Tuscan hospitality. Its position, set in the hills between Florence and the verdant Mugello valley, makes it ideal both for the organisation of conventions and corporate meetings, and for visiting the major art cities.

The large, modular meeting room, with direct independent entrance, converts into two large rooms that can seat from 10 to 170 people for business meetings, press conferences, showrooms, fashion shows, product demonstrations or training courses and conventions.

The most up-to-date meeting equipment and catering service for coffee breaks, buffets, business lunches and dinners ensures the success of all events. Ample office space, coatroom and privateservices are also provided. After a day of work, the hotel's convenient gym and sauna let you keep in shape and relax with shiatzu, ayurveda and relaxing massages, that can be reserved at the hotel.

Services for Business Travellers

Our meeting rooms feature direct access from the outside and are equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual and technological equipment:

• WI FI network for utilisation by up to 30 PCs
• Video projector systems
• High speed internet connections
• Sound amplification system
• Remote-controlled artificial lighting

Also available on request:

• Hostess
• Telefax
• Photocopier
• PC hire
• Shuttle service and/or car with driver

sc = School table

pl = Theatre

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