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Grand Hotel, Florence

This five-star Florence hotel offers the first class service and majestic surroundings you need for a truly memorable stay. Just five minutes away from the Santa Maria Novella train station, the Grand Hotel is within easy walking distance of Florence's most exciting galleries and monuments. A few strides away, the striking Duomo is probably the city's best-known landmark. Its shape is instantly recognisable from a distance but to fully appreciate its intricate coloured marble facade you really need to see it close up. Giotto's bell tower, the Campanile, stands beside the cathedral and the view from the top makes the climb worthwhile. The beautifully-maintained Boboli gardens are a breath of fresh air in this bustling city and a great place to escape the crowds.

For an elevated view, head up to the Piazzale Michelangelo, a hillside terrace overlooking the rooftops of Florence. The city is also known as home to some of the world's greatest collections of art, and the Uffizi Gallery is the best place to start. Here you can see Botticelli's Birth of Venus, sketches by Leonardo da Vinci and paintings by Holbein, Goya and many more. For sculpture, the Museo Nazionale del Bargello is unsurpassed, with its aviary of bronze birds by Giambologna, and outstanding collection of works by Donatello, Michelangelo and friends.

This hotel in Florence occupies a nineteenth-century palace on the banks of the River Arno. It is richly decorated with frescoes, wrought-iron furniture and luxurious textiles, and has a gym, elegant restaurant, bar and terrace overlooking the water. The rooms are equipped with high-speed internet access, en-suite bathroom, multimedia entertainment systems and many additional features.

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Double room from €160

 

Score from 16 reviews: 8/10