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Hotel Relais Marignolle

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The Hotel Marignolle Relais & Charme is surrounded by the typical scenery of the Florentine hills, with cypresses and cane-apple trees, broom bushes and pine trees, amongst the scents of lavender, rosemary, time and catmint. Almond and peach blossoms and the intense geranium colours, according to the season, complete the harmony of the landscape.
Overlooking one of the most lovely hills surrounding Florence, between the Certosa Convent and Ponte Vecchio, lies the Marignolle Relais & Charme. Tranquillity, comfort and closeness to the historical city centre, are some of the features that make the relais particularly pleasant for those who wish for a relaxing holiday, in an exclusive and charming environment.

Accademia House

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:36:45 +0000

Accademia House is a warm and welcoming B&B right in the heart of the historical centre of Florence. It is located on the first floor of a building dating back to 1500 AD and was once the dining room of the convent of Santa Maria della Neve, thus providing an unexpected and unique architectural structure. The house was personally renovated in the year 2005 and each room has its own unique style. The location of Accademia House gives you the opportunity to experience the best that Florence has to offer within walking distance. You’re just a few blocks from the Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s renowned statue of David. Accademia House offers the perfect location at a reasonable price to experience Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance.

Residenza del Proconsolo

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:53:44 +0000

A discreet and refined Residence in a fifteenth-century mansion, on the master floor of a building in front of the Duomo. Complete autonomy, two hundred metres from the Uffizi, La Residenza del Proconsolo brings you in the heart of Florence and Italian art, and gives you the house-key.
Very few rooms, meant to those who worship Italian Renaissance and to those who love its culture, where privacy and freedom of a B&B are combined with a high standard treatment, with independent telephone, heating, air conditioner, satellite tv, minibar, coffee/tea percolator, little safe box, soundproof windows, wi-fi internet connection, hydro-massage and breakfast served in your room.
And as soon as you get out in front of you the Duomo Cathedral.
As expected from a small lodge, La Residenza del Pronconsolo Town House Suite boasts a personalized and first-class service, which combined with modern day facilities provides guests a unique stay in Florence. Guests can take advantage of wireless Internet access available in common areas. Small dogs are allowed.

Palazzo Branca Apartments

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:35:36 +0000

Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa offers splendid apartments situated in a beautiful and important 19th century Palazzo along the Arno River. From your windows you can admire the entire city from Piazzale Michelangelo, down to Ponte Vecchio through the Lungarno which goes to the city center.
With a nice walk along the Arno River you can easily reach all majour museums and monuments. The wonderful location of Palazzo Branca Apartments will certainly offer you the opportunity of visiting Florence exclusively. Elevator and porter every morning.

Relais Il Cestello Hotel

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:17:36 +0000

Hotel Relais il Cestello is an old structure, used in the past as a post office that functioned with horses and buggies. The Hotel looks on Piazza di Cestello and from the windows you can see the beautiful Cestello Church, the surrounding area of San Frediano, the Church of Ognissanti and the Arno River. San Frediano is a very characteristic old Florentine area where you may still find wood, leather, glass and jewelery shops. Close to the hotel are the Piazza del Carmine, Piazza Santo Spirito and the Pitti Palace. Hotel Relais il Cestello is situated in the heart of Florence; in a few minutes you can walk to the central railway station, the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and of course the beautiful shopping streets (Via della Vigna Nuova, Via Tornabuoni, Via Strozzi and Piazza della Repubblica) where you will find both high-fashion and antique stores.

Burchianti Hotel

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:26 +0000

Burchianti Hotel is a small and very charming hotel in the heart of Florence close to the Medici Chapels and the Duomo. A few steps away from Santa Maria Novella and the most important florentine Museums and Galleries.
Originally situated in via del Giglio 6 in the Bartolini Salimbeni palace, from 2001 has been transferred on the piano nobile (first floor with lift) of the neighbouring renaissance Palazzo Castiglioni where has been re-created the atmosphere of the old times in large spaces, finely frescoed, moving all the furniture, carpets, silver and china ware.

Boccaccio Hotel

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:09:53 +0000

Right here, in the heart of this extremely beautiful city, the Boccaccio Hotel is located in a building dating back to the 1700s, the ideal destination for an unforgettable stay in Florence, whether for business or pleasure. The extremely recent and diligent re-structuring together with the extension of the building, valorized by the original Carrara marble, has made the presence of more modern comforts possible harmoniously combined with the authentic Florentine style.

Tourist House Duomo

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:22:25 +0000

You could not ask for a better location for your stay in Florence: Tourist House Duomo is right next to Piazza del Duomo. Tourist House Duomo is a Bed & Breakfast located in the Historic center of Florence, only 10 mt. about the “Cupola of Brunnelleschi” (Duomo) and approximately 300 mt. from Central Railway Station “Santa Maria Novella”, where it is possible to have use of of a comfortable shuttle service to the Airport.
Most of the wonderful Florence area’s, like Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio ecc.. are at few steps from the hotel, and it’s easy to reach them.

Collodi Hotel

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:44:23 +0000

The Collodi Hotel is situated in the most ancient part of Florence – Italy, in the historical San Lorenzo district between Santa Maria Novella Central Rail Station and the Cathedral. It is the best location for shopping or visiting the most important sights and museums, just five minutes away from the main Conference Centre. The staff will offer you individual assistance. The hotel provides the leisure traveller with a warm, charming and welcoming ambience that makes you feel at home. When you open the door of the Relais Pinocchio you can immediatly find the friendly welcome of the helpful staff.

Morandi alla Crocetta Hotel

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:03:02 +0000

Near Piazza Santissima Annunziata, this is a charming and distinguished residence in which you’re made to feel like privileged friends of the family. The former convent is close to the sights but very quiet and is furnished comfortably in the classic style of a gracious Florentine home. The Morandi alla Crocetta Hotel is not only an exceptional hotel but also a good value. It’s very small, so try to book well in advance. Breakfast is not included in the room rate.

With individually controlled central air conditioning, every room has fully equipped private facilities, as well as a hair-dryer, sat-television, radio, refrigerator-bar, direct dialing telephone, a safe and WI-FI Internet connection. A private garage is available.
A nice place close to all: 5 min walk to Uffizi, 2 min to David.

Gambero Rosso: Best 3***
Hotel Fodor’s: Choice Hotel
Touring Club Italiano: Selected hotel for quality/price ratio