AccommodationThe Monash Centre in Prato is non-residential but the city of Prato offers a large range of long and short term accommodation options. Many of these are within walking distance of the Monash Centre. Centre staff can provide advice as to the most suitable options, however bookings must be made directly with the hotels/ residences. Individuals planning to remain in Prato for extended periods should contact staff for advice about apartment-style accommodation.
The following is not an exhaustive list of available options.
Delegates are advised to make their bookings directly with the hotels.Hotels - 4 Star
Hotel Datini - 90 rooms
tel +39 0574 562 348 / fax. +39 0574 527 976
Viale Marconi, 76
www.prathotels.it email: hoteldatini@texnet.itThe Hotel Datini is a recently constructed modern hotel located a 10 minute taxi ride (or 40 minute walk) from the centre of Prato. With modern facilities and an onsite restaurant is ideal for conferences and conventions.
Art Hotel Museo - 110 Rooms
tel. +39 0574 5787 / fax. +39 0574 578880
Viale della Repubblica, 289
www.arthotel.it email: arthotel@arthotel.it
Buffet-breakfast, taxes and service included.
MIN (Euro)
MAX (Euro)
Double use single 105,00
145,00 Double room 120,00 180,00 Triple room 145,00 190,00 Junior suite 180,00
200,00
The Art Hotel Museo is located directly behind the Pecci museum at the Prato Est exit of the Autostrada, a 10 minute taxi ride to the Prato Centre.
Hotels - 3 Star
Hotel Flora - 31 Rooms
tel. +39 0574 335 21 / fax. +39 0574 40289
Via Cairoli, 31
www.prathotels.it email: hotelflora@texnet.it
MIN (Euro) MAX (Euro) Single € 55,00 € 90,00 Double € 80,00 € 140,00 Double for Single occupancy € 70,00 € 110,00
The Hotel Flora is an old-style Italian hotel a two minute walk from the Monash Centre. Owned by the same family as the Hotel Datini, it is located in the middle of the historic centre of Prato.
Milano - 70 Rooms
tel. +39 0574 23371 / fax. +39 0574 277066
Via Tiziano, 15
www.arthotel.it email: hmilano@ala.itBuffet-breakfast, taxes and service included.
MIN (Euro)
MAX (Euro)
Single room
€ 78,00
€ 104,00
Double room single use
€ 93,00
€ 108,00
Double room
€ 108,00
€ 154,00
Overlooking the river and the surrounding mountains the Hotel Milano is a modern hotel situated a 10 minute walk from the Monash Centre and just outside the medieval walls of the city.
Giardino - 28 Rooms
tel. +39 0574 606 588 / fax. +39 0574 606 591
Via Magnolfi, 2/4/6
The Hotel Giardino is a small, comfortable hotel located next to the cathedral in the central square of Prato and a 3 minute walk from the Monash Centre.
Hotels - 2 Star
Giglio - 12 Rooms
tel +39 0574 37 049 / fax. +39 0574 604351
Piazza San Marco, 14
The Giglio is located a 5 minute walk from the Monash Centre just across from the main post office.
La Toscana - 19 Rooms
tel. +39 0574 28096 / fax +39 0574 25163
Piazza Ciardi, 3
La Toscana is close to the smaller Prato train station of Prato Porta Serraglio and within walking distance of the centre.
Residences
Residence Manassei - 19 Rooms
tel. +39 0574 22717 / fax. +39 0574 23927
Via Dei Manassei 3/5
www.mresidence.it email: info@mresidence.itThe Residence Manassei is a set of newly renovated mini apartments located a two minute walk from the Monash Centre. Each has a bathroom and kitchen facilities and is available for both short and long term stays.
Apartments
Pratohouse - 3 apartments
Via Garibaldi
www.pratohouse.com email: info@pratohouse.comThe three separate apartments, just around the corner from the Monash Centre, are available for weekly and monthly rentals.
Outside Prato
Villa Rucellai
tel/fax +39 0574 460 392
Via di Canetto, 16
This charming and reasonably priced hotel, a restored 16th century villa, is set in the midst of a working farm. It is located a short car trip from central Prato – no public transport is available.
Hostel
Ostello Villa Fiorelli - 52 beds
tel. +39 0574 697 6256 / fax. +39 0574697 6256
Via Di Galceti 64
The Ostello Villa Fiorelli is a modern, well-equipped dormitory-style youth hostel located in attractive parklands. A 20 minute bus ride from the centre of Prato. The local bus service to the hostel stops at 7.30 pm. The hostel can provide dinner if requested , but there is no use of kitchen facilities. Dormitories sleep 4 or 8 and each room has its own bathroom.