Luxury hotel in downtown Florence, near Duomo, Santa Croce & Uffizi

Grand Hotel Villa Medici, Florence

This majestic five-star hotel in the heart of Florence is perfect for a luxurious stay in this beautiful and historic city. It is within walking distance of most of the major sights, including the Duomo (cathedral), church of Santa Croce and the Uffizi Gallery. It is also a short walk away from the designer boutiques on the Via Tornabuoni, where you will find the likes of Prada, Gucci, Armani and Ferragamo.

Many of the rooms in the Grand Hotel Villa Medici give amazing views of the city, and if you feel like splashing out, the penthouse suite has its own private pool on the terrace. All the rooms have air conditioning and come with an en-suite bathroom, fluffy bathrobes, a satellite television and safe. You can sample the delights of Tuscan cuisine and the best Italian wines in the Lorenzo de Medici restaurant, and then burn off the calories in the outdoor pool or the SINA fitness club, which offers a fully equipped gym, sauna, and Turkish bath. A generous breakfast is included and includes a smorgasbord of pastries and an American-style buffet. There is also an outdoor play area for children and a conservatory with a long veranda that leads out to the pool.

Concierge services at this Florence hotel include a 24-hour front desk, a dry cleaning and laundry service and safety deposit boxes. There is both self parking and valet parking available. For business clients, the hotel offers two large halls overlooking the city and meeting facilities include a projector, DVD player and photocopier.

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Double room from €198