Florence, Tuscany hotel reservation: Hotel Demidoff, Pratolino not far from Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Hotel Demidoff, Pratolino

This Florence hotel is on a hilltop just outside the city, and is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by parkland, with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, the modern Hotel Demidoff, Pratolino is equally popular with holidaymakers and business travellers, both for its peaceful setting and wide range of amenities.

This Pratolino accommodation has 110 rooms with air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safety deposit box. All rooms are accessible by lift/elevator, and many have their own terrace with panoramic views over the Florentine hills. Guests can enjoy a wide range of facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room, and a fully equipped gym.

A child-friendly hotel, the Demidoff has a family room and indoor and outdoor play areas, can supply cots/cribs and high chairs, and offers a babysitting service. For more grown-up, evening entertainment, the hotel has an American bar and a comfortable piano bar. Guests can also dine in style at Il Pievano Arlotto, the hotel restaurant that specialises in traditional regional dishes prepared from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

With its eight light and spacious conference rooms, the largest of which can hold up to 600 people, the Hotel Demidoff is also perfect for all kinds of business and social events. A wide range of business services are available, including TV and video hire, flip charts, conference telephones, and secretarial and translation services.

A 15-minute drive and you are in Florence itself, home to the famous Duomo (cathedral) and Campanile (bell tower) that dominate the skyline of this historic city. Other attractions in the region include the Villa Demidoff (a Medici villa and park just a kilometre from this Florence hotel), the Mugello Formula One international racing circuit (20km away), and Lake Bilancino (20km), an artificial basin that offers a range of watersports.

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Double room from €50

 

Score from 14 reviews: 7/10