The Westin Excelsior, Florence Location. The palatial Westin Excelsior hotel in central Florence, Italy, is located on the banks of the Arno River, within one kilometre of the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio bridge, Santa Croce church and the Uffizi gallery. Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR) is 10 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Set in a renovated 12th century mansion, The Westin Excelsior hotel has a grand lobby featuring marble pillars and floors, stone staircase and stained glass windows. Neo classical frescoes and Asian rugs adorn the lobby, and the hotel has views of the Ponte Vecchio and surrounding Tuscan countryside.
ORVM Bar is an informal yet smart venue, with black and white marble floors, wooden tables and leather covered walls and chairs. ORVM restaurant serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine made from vice seasonal ingredients.
The Westin Excelsior hotel offers five flexible conference rooms, business centre and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
The hotel has a hi tech fitness Centre and offers massages.
Guestrooms. Red velvet drapes, antique furniture and Grecian urn art prints decorate The Westin Excelsior's 171 climate controlled guestrooms. Rooms have minibars, Internet access (surcharge), in room safes, satellite television and complimentary newspapers. Beds have down blankets and feather pillows. Dual sink marble bathrooms feature telephones, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. The Westin Excelsior hotel in Florence was once part owned by Napoleon's sister. @
Cellai Boutique Hotel Location. The Cellai Boutique Hotel in Florence, Italy is one block from the San Marco convent and museum and less than one kilometer from the shopping street Via Tornabuoni and Ponte Vecchio. Florence Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Cellai Boutique Hotel's lobby features a fireplace, sitting room and a collection of paintings and antique photographs. Complimentary newspapers are offered in the library. Complimentary buffet breakfasts are served each morning at Giarnino d' Inverno, and complimentary tea is served in the afternoons. La Terrazza bar on the split level roof terrace is open during the summer. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel for a fee.
Guestrooms. The 58 individually decorated guestrooms at the Cellai Boutique Hotel feature original antiques, warm lighting and elegant classic contemporary touch, original artworks, refined prints, and tasteful Italian fabrics. Amenities include air conditioning, minibars, telephones, wireless Internet access (surcharge), and private marbled or tiled bathrooms.
Expert Tip. The hotel features a rooftop flower garden that offers views of the city's monuments and surrounding hills.
Starhotels Michelangelo Location. The modern Starhotels Michelangelo is located in Florence, Italy, opposite Cascine Park and within a block of the River Arno. The hotel is one kilometre from city centre attractions like the Duomo cathedral and Uffizi art gallery. Santa Maria Novella is the nearest station and Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR) is 10 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Built in the 1970s, Starhotels Michelangelo is a purpose built hotel with mirrored windows. The lobby features red and yellow leather armchairs and prints of paintings from the Uffizi gallery.
Il David restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine and international dishes. The wood floored restaurant looks out onto a display of Tuscan pottery. Bar degli Artisti serves alcoholic drinks and coffees, with live piano music. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served.
There are six meeting and conference rooms at the Starhotels Michelangelo, with capacity for up to 230 people. The hotel has a business centre with high speed Internet access (surcharge).
Complimentary bicycle rentals are available.
Guestrooms. The Starhotels Michelangelo's 119 climate controlled guestrooms are decorated in a contemporary Italian style with dark wood furniture and drapes. Rooms have TV and wireless Internet access (surcharges), LCD television with satellite service, minibars, coffee/tea makers, safes, and a pillow menu. White tiled bathrooms have showers, phones, and televisions.
Expert Tip. Opposite Starhotels Michelangelo is Cascine Park, a traffic free spot where a market is held every Tuesday.
AC Firenze
Location.
Situated in the business district, in Florence's Santa Maria Novella neighborhood, this business friendly hotel is close to Teatro Comunale di Firenze and Palazzo dei Congressi. Also nearby are Chiesa di Ognissanti and Church of Santa Maria Novella.
Features.
AC Firenze has a sauna and a fitness facility. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). Business amenities at this 4.0 star property include a business center, meeting rooms for small groups, and a technology helpdesk. This business friendly property has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities consist of conference rooms and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange concierge services, wedding services, event catering, and secretarial services. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Guestrooms.
AC Firenze has 118 guestrooms. Guestrooms have city views. Televisions are equipped with premium satellite channels. Guestrooms provide wireless Internet access (surcharge), direct dial phones, complimentary newspapers, and in room safes. Guestrooms feature complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, makeup/shaving mirrors, and hair dryers. Additional amenities include climate control, minibars, and air conditioning. In addition, amenities available on request include extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is offered. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are available.
Holiday Inn Florence
Location.
This Florence hotel is close to Nelson Mandela Forum, Stadio Artemio Franchi, and Statue of David. Also nearby are Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori and Old Palace.
Features.
Holiday Inn Florence has a fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool. Business amenities at this 4.0 star property include a business center, meeting rooms for small groups, and secretarial services. This Florence property has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. The staff can arrange currency exchange and computer rentals. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and room service during limited hours.
Guestrooms.
Holiday Inn Florence has 92 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guestrooms provide direct dial phones with voice mail. Guestrooms feature refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms offer bidets and hair dryers. Additional amenities include minibars, air conditioning, and desks. Housekeeping is offered. Cribs (infant beds) are available.
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Location. The riverside Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is located in Florence, Italy. The hotel is within 100 metres of the River Arno and 800 metres from the Piazzale Michelangelo square. Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR) is 10 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Just outside the historic centre of Florence, the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is a white six storey building with garage parking at the rear. Potted plants and steps lead up into a spacious lobby with marble columns, sofas and a long front desk.
The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo offers a complimentary buffet breakfast at the Restaurant Arno/Fiesole. On two levels, it serves a combination of Tuscan and international dishes for other meals. The American Bar, open morning until late, has a menu of cocktails and light meals.
There are meeting and conference rooms at the hotel, and high speed Internet access on computers in the lobby (surcharge).
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo has two boutiques selling a selection of leather goods, gifts, and fashion accessories by major foreign and Italian designers. There is a unisex hair salon at the Armonia Centre, which also offers beauty treatments and therapies from massage to manicure. Across the road from the hotel the riverside park has running paths.
Guestrooms. The 331 spacious guestrooms at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo have contemporary decor. All rooms have dial up Internet access, climate control, minibars, safes and cable television.
Polihotels Palazzo Ricasoli
Location.
In Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood, this hotel is close to Florence Botanical Gardens, Convent of Santa Apollonia, and Statue of David. Also nearby are Academy Gallery and Chiesa di San Lorenzo.
Features.
This Florence property has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. Business amenities at this 4.0 star property include a business center, meeting rooms for small groups, and secretarial services. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and an elevator (lift).
Guestrooms.
Polihotels Palazzo Ricasoli has 101 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with satellite channels. Guestrooms provide high speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), direct dial phones, and in room safes. Guestrooms feature refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, bidets, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Additional amenities include separate sitting areas, climate control, and minibars. In addition, amenities available on request include extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is offered. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are available.
Helvetia And Bristol Florence's cathedral, river and portfolio of modern art galleries lay within one kilometer of this top class, 1894 built residence restored to its nineteenth century grandeur in the 1990s. Individually designed guestrooms share eclecticism as a theme, boasting as they do fusions of fabric and furnishings: Chinese porcelain, bronze and oak period pieces combine with gossamer lace, brocades and silk. Padded fabric wall coverings dotted with 17th century artworks coordinate with draperies, upholstered chairs and bed spreads. Contemporary touches have been introduced to guestrooms in the form of cable television, minibars and Internet ports. Marble bathroom suites offer equally modern conveniences including telephones and a full range of complimentary toiletries.
Between taking breakfast and a dinner of Tuscan specialties in the foliage heavy, chandelier and candle lit Winter Garden, guests lunch in the Sapor di V, where a selected wine list complements the Italian themed menu. Outside mealtimes, guests may take tea and pastries in the library. Concierge, 24 hour room service and a selection of small to medium sized conference rooms are offered for guests' use. Massage treatments can be taken in guestrooms or specially designated therapy zones. A range of recreational activities including swimming and tennis are available in the property's vicinity. Guests find the city's railway, coach and bus stations less than one kilometer from the hotel's doorstep. Florence airport is ten kilometers, or around a 20 minute drive from the hotel. A typical taxi fare from the airport terminal to the hotel should cost in the region of 20 EUR. Alternatively, there is a half hourly bus, which takes passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station in the center of Florence.
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