25hours celebrates its debut in Italy with a hotel in Florence

Once upon a time there was a monastery next to the eponymous church of San Paolino and the premises of a Florence bank. Then 25hours came along and, through controlled demolition, new building elements and restored old areas, transformed those spaces once intended for spirituality or savings into a trendy new hotel. 66 rooms in the historic core, the original monastery, and 104 additional guest rooms with balconies will welcome travelers beginning September 8. The Casetta del Giardino, a small apartment with a private garden and pool, complements the cosmopolitan hotel. The Florence property is the first 25hours hotel in Italy.