Opened in the mid-19th century, this exquisite hotel is located in the heart of Florence between the Via Tornabuoni and Piazza Strozzi - an excellent location. Truly a jewel, the hotel was awarded the Trophee Vogue Decoration for the world's finest hotel decor when it completed total renovation in the early 1990s. Many antiques were acquired for the comfortably furnished guestrooms and lobby, where there is a working fireplace, a treat during winter months.

The hotel is beautifully maintained and exceedingly well managed, with a friendly, professional and courteous staff. All rooms have double-paned glass in the windows ensuring a quiet stay, Carrara marble bathrooms, satellite television and all modern amenities. While all suites have whirlpool tubs, there are two fabulous panoramic suites with delightful room flooded with light through vast picture windows on every wall. Breathtaking views encompass the Duomo, Palazzo della Signoria and an array of Florentine cupolas and towers.

The Winter Garden is a beautiful glass domed room that doubles as a venue for a private party or reception and sometimes hosts breakfast as well. The fashionable new bar & restaurant "Hostaria Bibendum" with its alfresco terrace opens its doors for breakfast, lunch and candlelit dinner, a truly unique experience that is not to be missed: fresh Italian cuisine and Tuscan specialities, transforming each dish into an authentic master work. The success of the restaurant is easily attributable to Enzo, the hotel's personable chef.

Clients looking for a truly five-star experience in the very center of Florence will love this hotel. This is one of JDB's top selling hotels in part due to the excellent rates and Exclusive Offers that are JDB's alone.