General Overview

Radisson Blu Hotel Florence is a business and conference hotel with an integrated congress centre. Meetings and events represent a core component of the hotel’s commercial strategy, with the MICE segment forming a primary revenue pillar . The property offers dedicated meeting facilities, coworking space and a VIP lounge, alongside leisure amenities including a spa, tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool and family-focused facilities such as a children’s cinema and indoor playground .

Location

Radisson Blu Hotel Florence is located approximately 4 km from the historic centre of Florence in a modern commercial and business district . The surrounding area comprises mixed residential and commercial buildings, positioning the venue outside the primary tourist core while maintaining access to the city centre and the Chianti wine region .

The hotel is accessible from Florence’s central railway station by bus followed by an approximate 10-minute walk, or via hotel shuttle service . From Florence Airport, access is primarily by car, with shuttle services arranged through the hotel . The property offers 20 complimentary on-site parking spaces managed by the hotel and is developing a secure garage with an expected capacity of 70 spaces . Coach drop-off is possible near the entrance, with short walking access to the lobby .

Design

The hotel exterior reflects a modern contemporary architectural style, characterised by clean lines and a recently developed structure . The internal design across public areas, bedrooms and meeting rooms follows a consistent modern aesthetic with functional layouts suited to corporate use .

All meeting facilities are positioned on a single dedicated floor , supporting controlled access and simplified delegate flow. The spa and conference centre have separate entrances, reducing interaction between leisure and conference attendees , which may support privacy and event compliance requirements.

Meeting Spaces

The venue offers 15 meeting rooms arranged across one dedicated meeting floor . The largest space, Salone Alighieri (Ballroom 1+2), is configured for theatre-style presentations with front projection . The single-floor configuration allows plenary sessions and breakout rooms to operate in close proximity, supporting structured delegate movement and centralised catering service .

The hotel confirms that not all areas of the property can be privatised . Meeting types suited to the venue include conferences, training sessions, workshops, advisory boards and corporate events .

Bedrooms

Radisson Blu Hotel Florence offers 304 bedrooms across five floors (Floors 1–5) . Room categories include Standard, Executive (Superior, Premium, Family, Junior Suite) and Suites . Standard accommodation includes a work desk, comfortable chair, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, laptop-size safe, tea and coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, mini-fridge, multiple power outlets, USB charging ports and flat-screen television . Mini-fridges can be emptied upon request but not removed .

Restaurant and Public Spaces

Primavera Restaurant (160 seats) serves breakfast and lunch, while Bertarelli Bistrot (90 seats) operates for dinner and can be fully privatised for dinner meetings . The cuisine style includes international and Mediterranean dishes with Tuscan influences . Where full privacy is required and a restaurant cannot be exclusively reserved, a dedicated meeting room would provide a more controlled environment.

The Lobby Bar accommodates 50 seated guests (150 standing) and the Food Court provides 60 seated and 200 standing capacity . No awards are currently promoted .

Experience

The venue has hosted medical conferences, symposia, pharmaceutical product launches and advisory board meetings since opening . Meeting spaces are fully equipped and supported by professional event coordination teams. The hotel confirms no active MSAs with healthcare entities , but reports engagement with the healthcare meeting marketplace and proximity to relevant regional institutions .

Fitness

The fitness gym includes free weights and exercise machines . A spa, managed externally, offers treatments on request and is accessible for an additional fee . The spa and conference facilities have separate entrances, supporting operational separation . Additional leisure amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts located adjacent to family facilities . The hotel does not market itself primarily as a spa or wellness destination .

The hotel advertises itself as 4-star on its website and on external travel sites like Booking.com.

The hotel promotes proximity to local attractions including Nelson Mandela Forum, Stadio Artemio Franchi, The Mall outlet and the Chianti wine region but the hotel does not overlook these. Care should be taken to ensure that marketing references to leisure attractions do not position meetings as tourism-led experiences.

The venue does not advertise award-winning status and any references to entertainment services (e.g., DJ or live music on request) should be assessed against healthcare compliance policies .

While spa facilities are available, the hotel does not promote itself as a dedicated wellness destination and are positioned separately within the building, with their own entrance, reducing overlap between leisure guests and conference attendees