We design hotels and hospitality properties, from initial property assessment through to opening
For over forty years, we have supported owners, investors and hotel operators in the development, refurbishment and expansion of hotels and hospitality properties.
OUR APPROACH
We combine architecture, interior design, engineering and project management to create distinctive, functional spaces that can be successfully delivered.
Based in Florence, we work throughout Italy, with particular expertise in existing buildings, listed properties and the planning and approval procedures applicable in Florence and Tuscany.
PHASES
From asset to opening
A single point of coordination throughout every stage of the project.
01
Due Diligence and Preliminary Assessment
We assess the property, the available documentation and the applicable planning, building and heritage framework, identifying its potential, critical issues and the requirements necessary for its redevelopment.
02
Integrated Detailed Design
We develop and coordinate architecture, interior design, structures, MEP systems and fire safety, using BIM methodology where appropriate, through to the detailed definition of spaces and construction details.
03
Permits and Approvals
We manage planning, landscape, health and hygiene, fire safety and business licensing procedures, including SUAP applications, while maintaining ongoing liaison with the relevant authorities.
04
Tendering and Construction
We support the procurement and appointment of contractors and oversee the construction phase through works supervision, health and safety coordination, project management and construction management, with close control of programme, cost and quality.
05
Project Close-out and Opening
We coordinate project completion, occupancy certification, cadastral updates, SUAP applications and all administrative requirements necessary to commence operations.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Studio Unidea has been active in the hospitality sector for over forty years and through Architect Vincenzo Frascà serves as a technical consultant to Federalberghi Firenze.
We work with:
We work on new openings, conversions, extensions, refurbishments, restyling projects and regulatory upgrades.
Featured projects
Hospitality experience
- Montebello Splendid
- Hotel Mercure
- Hotel Pierre
- Hotel Renaissance
- Hotel City Residence
- Hotel Montreal
- Hotel Aurora
- Hotel Corona
- Hotel Accademia
- Hotel Rapallo
- Hotel Ibis Firenze
- Hotel La Campagnola
- Hotel Alessandra
- Hotel Bavaria
- Hotel Medici
- Hotel Crocini
- Hotel Paris
- Hotel Embassy
- Hotel Adler Cavalieri
- Hotel La Certosa
- Hotel Caravaggio
- Hotel Diplomat
- Hotel Tornabuoni Beacci
- Hotel Villa Betania
- Hotel Ambasciatori
- Hotel Corona d’Italia
- Hotel Cantoria
- Hotel Panama
- Hotel Aprile
- Albergo La Gioconda
- Hotel Cavour
- Hotel Boccaccio
- Albergo Arno Bellariva
- Hotel Galileo
- Hotel Hermitage
- Hotel Varsavia
- Hotel Consigli
- Bar Paszkowski
- Bar Bianco E’
- Harry’s Bar
- Carabaccia Restaurant
- Gelateria Via Por Santa Maria
- Pastarito Restaurant
- Palazzo Anghiari
- Bar Gilli
- Ostello per la Gioventù Archi Rossi
- Palazzo dei Cartelloni
- Ristorante La Griglia
- Self-Service Cancelli d’Oro
- Ristorante Giglio Rosso
- Ristorante Giannino
- Bar Pucci
- Gelateria Il Porcellino
- Caffè Le Papillon
- Bar La Cantinetta
Do you have a hospitality project?
Are you considering acquiring, converting or refurbishing a hospitality property?
We can support you from the earliest feasibility assessments, coordinating the design and delivery process through to the opening of the property.



