Meridiana Country Hotel Calenzano

The Viva 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. 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. Features: Air conditioning, Lcd screen TV, Pay TV, Minibar, PC and modem sockets, multilingual satellite TV, direct phone line, safe, lamp with fragrance diffuser, direct access from outside with electronic key, hair-dryer.

Our hotel structure has been designed to offer our guests unique sensations. In the breakfast room a well-furnished buffet is provided every morning, featuring Tuscan and international specialities. 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.

Moving through the enchanted atmosphere of our hills, traversing the wine roads and the oil roads, visitors can savour the typical products of Tuscany. The MERIDIANA COUNTRY HOTEL is the ideal destination for a break, a weekend or a holiday on the keynote of absolute pleasure in all seasons. The Ristorante Carmagnini del '500, situated opposite the hotel, will accompany our guests on a gastronomic journey through the traditions of Tuscan cuisine.

A focus of Italian culture, Florence is the homeland of art. A city which more than any other was home to the splendours of the Renaissance, it is an essential stop for all enthusiasts. Less well-known, but of great artistic value, are the small rural centres which surround it: ancient villages that have remained intact over the centuries that can be reached in just a few minutes from the Meridiana Country Hotel, such as Scarperia, Vicchio, Carmignano, Poggio a Caiano and Borgo San Lorenzo.

Travel information

By air:

• From the Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport, take the Autostrada del Sole (A11 motorway) going north, exit at Calenzano-Sesto F.no and continue for 9 km following the signs for Barberino and our own signposts.

By train:

• From the Santa Maria Novella railway station in Florence, proceed to Calenzano/Barberino.

By car:

• Approaching from the South, exit at Calenzano-Sesto F.no from the A1 Autosole motorway and continue for 9 km following the signs for Barberino.
• Approaching from the North, exit at Barberino from the A1 Autosole motorway and continue for 9 km following the signs for Calenzano.