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Hotel degli Orafi, Florence

This hotel in Florence is wonderfully situated right by the world-famous Ponte Vecchio and adjacent to the magnificent Uffizi Gallery. Hotel degli Orafi dates back to the 13th century when it was originally an Augustine convent, and what is left of an ancient medieval tower remains to this day on view inside the hotel. For very special occasions, the hotel's wonderful "Room with a View" - reminiscent of EM Forster's classic novel and the wonderful Merchant Ivory movie of the mid-eighties - opens on to timeless views of the River Arno.

There are 42 elegant rooms, classically furnished and tastefully decorated to provide a comfortable, welcoming stay. Single rooms have an en-suite shower room, while double rooms have the option of bath or shower room. All rooms have direct-dial telephone, personal safe, satellite or cable television and a minibar filled with drinks and snacks. There is a special Executive twin room with views over the river and a selection of deluxe double rooms, one of which is the "Room with a View". Breakfast is served each morning in a glorious breakfast hall with a coffered ceiling and gorgeous frescoes. This hotel is truly steeped in history, with carefully restored frescoes and marvellous ceiling paintings in many of the rooms, and guests can enjoy views of the Palazzo Vecchio, home to the infamous Medici family, and the Ponte Vecchio with its rows of goldsmiths' shops.

There is 24-hour service on reception at this Florence hotel, and a welcoming lounge/bar with an extensive drinks menu. An elegant rooftop terrace offers glorious views over Florence and the distant Florentine hills, and all the major tourist attractions are within easy walking distance.

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Double room from €160