Charming hotel in Florence occupying the top three floors of an old Medici palace. In the new category of accommodation in historic residences, this classy hotel is at the top of the list.
It is on the most exclusive shopping street in Florence just up from the Ponte Vecchio with some rooms overlooking the Arno River and some the dome of the cathedral.
The roof top terrace has a 360 degree view of the entire city including Piazza Michelangelo, the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and the surrounding hills of Tuscany.
PASSION FOR ITALY REVIEW:
Those hotel has a lovely ambiance and is one of our favourite. The views from the dining room and terraces are spectacular over Florence. The staff are exceptional and very pleasant. The location is excellent in one of the main streets of Florence near the Arno.
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The top floors of this ancient fortified palazzo, in the very center of Florence, has been converted into a luxurious and stunning hotel. An elevator takes guests up to the top-floor sitting/bar area and breakfast room where large windows allow heart-stopping full 360-degree views over Florence’s terracotta tiled roofs, major monuments, Arno river, and distant hillside backdrop.
Take a closer look by stepping out on the large rooftop terrace complete with turrets to have an eye-level peek at Brunelleschi’s grand cupola. On the two floors below you find 12 extra-spacious bedrooms with many amenities, each featuring more unique views or private terraces. The classically styled rooms have been well appointed in soft hues of gold or celestial blue, many with large open windows with views out to Florence.
The hotel was fully renovated in 2001, and all the rooms have marble bathrooms, some have private balconies or can be interconnecting suites. The reception is on the top floor and the first thing guests see as they exit the elevator is a stunning panorama across the roof tops of Florence to the hills of Fiesole, taking in almost all the important buildings.
5 Classic Rooms
These rooms, located in the XIIIth-century Medieval tower are characterized by an essential style, according to the classic ambience of this historical building. The bedroom is 15 sqm., available with 2 single beds or one queen size bed, marble bathroom with bath or shower, finely decorated wardrobe and carpet.
2 Deluxe Rooms
The rooms, located in the Medieval tower offer views of the Duomo and the surrounding hills. The bedroom, available with 2 single beds or one queen size bed, is 20sqm. They all have large marble bathroom with bathtub.
8 Grand Deluxe Rooms
all of these rooms offer enchanting views over the rooftops of Florence, the Church of Santa Trinita and the Duomo, or the Arno river. The bedrooms, available with 2 single beds or one queen size bed, range in size from 20 to 25 sqm and have carpet or wooden floors; large marble bathrooms with bath or shower.
1 Grand Deluxe Library
Located in Gianfigliazzi XVth-century Palace, the "Library Room" is furnished with an ample library of antique rare books and volumes regarding Florence, which covers an entire wall of the room. The room has a large marble bathroom with bath and shower with "rain" system. The view from both windows is of Santa Trinita Square and of Feroni Palace. The room is 35 sqm., has a king size canopy bed (cannot be twin bedded), chaise longue, clear wooden floor and mirror wardrobe.
1 Grand Deluxe Romantic
3 Suites
The rooms range in size from 40 to 90 sqm., have carpets or clear wooden floors; spacious living room with single or double sofa-bed and a large bedroom with a queen size bed or two single beds, marble inlaid bathroom with bath or shower.
1 Renaissance Suite
Renaissance Suite: 50 sqm., wood floor; This spacious suite with the Renaissance flair overlooks Via de 'Tornabuoni. Its walls are decorated with warm tones of red and gold, have a strong reference to the colors used in altarpieces by Giotto. The entrance,decorated with precious fabrics colored curtains, has a single bed placed in an alcove. The large, bright bedroom available with a double bed or two single beds, has finely hand-painted walls. The two marble bathrooms include two large sink, a bathtub and a glass-enclosed shower with rain shower.
1 Panoramic Suite
The enchanting terrace on the Arno river and the view of Ponte Vecchio make this room our prime attraction. It is furnished with a king size canopy bed, a classic styled canapè with wooden frame, parquet and walls papered with elegant fabrics. The large windows and the use of the private terrace will make your stay exclusive and relaxing at the same time. The room is 46 sqm., and has clear wooden floors.
All the rooms except the Library and the Panoramic Suite can have either twin beds or queen/king size bed.
It is possible to add a third bed in Grand Deluxe rooms or a fourth bed in Suites at an extra cost of Euros 70.00 per night, including buffet breakfast, tea and coffee during the whole stay, all taxes, WIFI connection and all our services.
No extra charge for children under 12 years.
