Dating back to the 13th century, Hotel Atlantic Palace is located within walking distance of the cathedral and approximately three miles from Florence Airport. This location is also within walking distance of Cappelle Medicee and the San Lorenzo Market. The hotel dates back to 1200, as the Teutonic Knights lived there, but was enriched during the Renaissance, when used as a nunnery. <P> Hotel amenities include the breakfast room, exercise room, Internet point, and the Big Ceramic Pot that almost reaches the ceiling, produced at the end of the 19th century. The hotel's internal architectural elements include the pointed vaults, serene-stone arch, and the stone columns in Romanic style. <P> All rooms feature air-conditioning, minibars, satellite TV, safes, private bathrooms, and hairdryers.