Hotels Florence Italy ( IT)
Grand Hotel Villa Medici - A SINA HOTEL, Via Il Prato 42, Florence 50123
The stately Grand Hotel Villa Medici is three blocks from Santa Maria Novella Church and within one kilometer of Via Tornabouni shopping, Ponte Vecchio, and Il Duomo cathedral. The lobby of this 18th century Patrician building has rich red carpets and fabrics with gilt and gold features, arches and marble columns. The 104 air conditioned guestrooms continue the opulent theme; all are decorated in typical Florentine style, boasting antique furnishings and tapestries. Modern amenities include cable television, fax, Internet connections, V C Rs, voicemail, clock radios, and minibars. The Carrara marble bathrooms are equipped with scales and separate telephones; many have spa tubs. The Penthouse, with stunning views of roof top Florence, has a terrace with its own pool. < B R> The onsite spa and fitness centre provides a welcome retreat from the bustle of the city, incorporating a sauna, steam bath, massage treatment room, gym and an outdoor garden pool with pool side bar. Business guests can attend meetings in the conference rooms and make use of the computer and cell phone rental services. The Restaurant Lorenzo de' Medici serves nouveau Tuscan cuisine and is flanked by the conservatory, with its modern interior and long veranda leading out to the garden and pool. The Jockey Bar follows an American theme; open from 11 A M to 1 A M, serving beers, wines, cocktails, light meals and snacks. An American style breakfast buffet complete with homemade pastries is also available each morning. The hotel is situated close to the city's top attractions: The Ufizzi Art Gallery, Piazza Signoria, Accademia Art Gallery (housing Michelangelo's David), and the Bargello Sculpture Museum, are all within one and a half kilometers of the hotel vicinity. Florence Vespucci Airport is ten kilometres from the hotel. The airport is a short taxi ride from town (costing13 16 Euros), although it is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the centre of Florence, 500 metres from the hotel
Hotel Paris, Via Banchi 2, Florence 50123
A traditional hotel occupying a grand Renaissance palace in central Florence, the Hotel Paris lies within 500 metres of Cathedral Square. Antique style furniture including some original pieces, rich coloured fabrics and original artworks in keeping with the spirit of the building adorn the 68 air conditioned guestrooms, where satellite television, direct dial phones and minibars feature alongside grand fireplaces and frescoed ceilings. < B R> Guests can choose pastries, cereals, fruits, cheese and cold meats from the breakfast buffet and eat beneath the elaborate frescoed ceiling in the dining room. The terrace offers panoramic views across the city rooftops, while a quiet moment can also be passed in the first floor patio garden. Knowledgeable staff can provide local information and the 24 hour front desk has a safe deposit box for valuables. Many of Florence's key sights are a short stroll from the hotel; San Lorenzo market and Santa Maria Novella Church are within 200 metres, while Rucellai Palace, Strozzi Palace and Medici Palace are all within 500 metres. Florence Vespucci Airport is six kilometres from the hotel. The airport is a short taxi ride from town (costing around 15 E U R) although it is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, about 200 metres from the hotel
Palazzo Magnani Feroni, Borgo San Frediano 5, Florence 50124
Palazzo Magnani Feroni is a 16th century Florentine palace which enjoys panoramic views from its terrace and is situated 500 metres from the Uffizi Gallery. It features 13 air conditioned suites on three floors. All have separate bedrooms and living rooms and feature marble doorways, objets d'art, Persian rugs, and antique furniture and oil paintings. Modern amenities include C D and D V D players with music libraries, and marble bathrooms with double sinks, bathrobes, hair dryers, and Bulgari toiletries. < B R> The hotel is adorned throughout with fine works of art from its extensive collection, and guests can admire the frescoes and vaulted ceilings while sipping complimentary tea and coffee in the lobby area. Guests can use the hotel gym or enjoy a game of billiards, while massages and hair and beauty treatments are available on site by appointment. There is a bar on site, with a roof terrace open during the summer months. The concierge can advise on the best restaurants and help book theatre and sightseeing tickets, and multilingual staff can provide cell phone rental, currency exchange, and arrange childcare. Guests arriving by car can take advantage of valet parking, for a fee. Tourist attractions such as the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and the Duomo are within 1.5 kilometres of the hotel. Florence Vespucci International Airport is eight kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 25 minutes
Best Western Hotel Rivoli, Via Della Scala 33, Florence 50123
Location. The Best Western Hotel Rivoli in Florence, Italy is 200 meters from Santa Maria Novella railway station. The Pizza della Repubblica and the Church of San Lorenzo are 800 meters from the hotel. San Lorenzo Market, the Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery are all within a kilometer of the hotel. Florence Vespucci Airport is about eight kilometers from the hotel. Hotel Features. Steeped in history and with a secluded, patio garden at its center, the Hotel Rivoli occupies a 15th century Franciscan monastery. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby where the 24 hour front desk offers tour advice and travel reservations. Hot and cold buffet breakfasts are served daily in the monastery's refectory decorated with vaulted ceilings, stone columns, exposed beams and original dark wood furniture. The patio garden features a 20 meter heated hot tub, with dressing rooms and showers, that is available year round. Guestrooms. The three story Best Western Hotel Rivoli's 80 guestrooms all offer high ceilings and tall, slatted shutters. Amenities in the guestrooms include complimentary newspapers and minibars. Internet connections are available in the rooms. Expert Tip. The many world famous paintings in the Uffizi Gallery include Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, Michelangelo's Holy Family, Raphael's Madonna with a Goldfinch and Titian's Venus of Urbino. The artworks are displayed in a time line sequence, which gives visitors a feeling for the evolution of Renaissance art. Admission is free to children 5 and under
Relais Villa Antea, Via Puccinotti Francesco 44-4, Florence 50129
Location. The boutique Relais Villa Antea in Florence, Italy, is located on an Acer tree lined street in a tranquil part of the city. The hotel is two kilometres from Florence's two main basilicas and the Accademia art gallery, and within three kilometres of the Uffizi art gallery. Florence Vespucci Airport ( F L R) is seven kilometres away. Hotel Features. With a yellow facade, the intimate Relais Villa Antea offers Michelin starred dining and an onsite sommelier. The concierge can book theatre and concert tickets, or excursions to the Chianti countryside. Coffees and cocktails are served in the hotel bar. The hotel has a meeting room and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas. The Relais Villa Antea features a whirlpool, a garden and a children's pool. Guestrooms. Relais Villa Antea's six climate controlled guestrooms feature balconies and walk in wardrobes. Rooms have wooden floors, antique furniture, rich tapestries and cream fabrics. All offer refrigerators, complimentary soft drinks, safes, satellite televison, complimentary newspapers and Internet access. The sunlit marble bathrooms have separate showers and bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Expert Tip. Avoid the queues for Florence's art galleries by booking tickets in advance via the hotel's concierge desk
AC Firenze, Viale Fratelli Rosselli 11, Florence 50100
Location. The A C Firenze is a contemporary hotel situated in the city centre of Florence in the Tuscany region. It is 1.5 kilometres from the Uffizi Gallery and the Gallery of Fine Arts. Florence Vespucci Airport ( F L R) is 10 kilometres away, a 15 minute drive. Hotel Features. Guests can revitalise with a sauna, Turkish bath and massage, and tone up in the gym. The bar and coffee shop offer a wide range of beverages, and the concierge can book tickets to shows and attractions and organise airport transfers (surcharge). Business facilities include conference rooms, wireless Internet access and audio visual equipment. Other practical amenities at A C Firenze are a 24 hour front desk, currency exchange and complimentary parking. A C Firenze Restaurant offers a wide selection of international dishes in a contemporary setting and features modern art. Guestrooms. The 118 guestrooms are decorated in a contemporary style with hard wood floors and light fabrics. Amenities include cable television with premium channels, direct dial phones, wireless Internet access, air conditioning and a separate bath and shower. Expert Tip. Florence offers a wealth of art, culture and history. The 16th century Uffizi Gallery houses some of the most famous Renaissance paintings, and the cathedral is one of the city's most magnificent monuments