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IN THE HEART AND HISTORY OF FLORENCE

Originally built for 19th-century aristocrats, this hotel is set 200 meters from the Duomo, across from Palazzo Strozzi. It is also one block from Via Tornabuoni - the "Fifth Avenue" of Florence (upmarket shops, cafes, and restaurants). Through crystal doors, a fireside lobby showcases antique furnishings and 16th-century paintings. The terra-cotta floor is topped with Asian rugs, and velvet sofas with brocade pillows complement leather high-back chairs, marble-topped end tables, and walnut bookcases. Long the retreat of the artistic rich, present clientele includes fashion designers and musicians; primarily vacationers. 67 guestrooms and suites are styled with chandeliers, silk wall coverings, porcelain lamps, and antique furnishings. Every guestroom is an authentic private residence where you can live surrounded by all this is noblest in Florentine tradition. Your spirits lift as soon as you cross the threshold into a world furnished elegantly and rigorously with unique items, great inlaid armoires and antique tables, splendid lamps of Chinese porcelain and bronze, walls hung with artworks, a profusion of gossamer lace, silk and brocade, Carrara marble and Jacuzzi baths.
Looking onto the most spectacular masterpieces of Florentine art and the hills of Fiesole, all the 67 rooms and suites are unforgettable treasure chests of art.

 

Hosteria Bibendum
The H&B Hostaria Bibendum, based on a concept blending impeccable elegance and the latest contemporary trends. The menu is also state-of-the-art, offering tempting Mediterranean dishes that enhance the genuine ingredients to give diners the pleasure of rediscovering home-grown flavors. The best of Italian cuisine accompanied by the very finest of national and international wines as recommended with experience and intuition by the young Restaurant Manager Andrea Tempestini. The Chef Enzo Pettè with more than 15 years of experience, offers also opportunity to prepare some authentic, seasonal Italian dishes with our highly trained and teaches with great passion the simplicity of recreating ancient customs and traditions into a grand contemporary feast.
 
Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. Activities: Vespa rental, bicycle rental, golfing, horse riding/rental, tennis, Spa, fitness center.
 

 

 
DESCRIPTION ST REGIS IN FLORENCE
Located in a sumptuous palace in the heart of the city, The St. Regis Florence is a privileged base from which to experience Tuscany's timeless attractions. A short stroll will bring you to the iconic Uffizi, Duomo or Ponte Vecchio’s elegant jewelry shops. Legendary for its history, Florence’s streets offer inimitable treasures.
Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, the architect of the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, The St. Regis Florence is considered one of the most significant buildings for its artistic and historical value in the heart of the city. The art of the Renaissance and the art of hospitality combined in a masterpiece of exclusive living.
 
Accommodations
The St. Regis Florence offers 19 exquisite suites enriched with refined furniture and antique artworks, together with 81 elegant guestrooms decorated with the prestigious Medici, Fiorentino and Renaissance styles. Utmost exclusive at The St. Regis Florence will be the signature suite designed by a luxury fashion brand. This one-of-a-kind suite has a palette of colours which are serene and sophisticated, furnished with a distinctive mix of pieces from the fashion designer's furniture collection
 
In-Room Features
Flat screen LCD televisions • Individual climate control • Italian marble bathroom • Bose® radios • iPod docking stations • Highspeed wireless Internet access • Safe
 
Services
The St. Regis Butler Service • Concierge • Personal SPA Suites • 24-hour in-room dining • Restaurant and lounge • 24-hour fitness facility • Nightly turndown service • Complete business services •Child care service • Valet parking and limousine service (Additional fees may apply)
 
Meeting & Banquet Space
The St. Regis Florence’s meeting and banquet rooms provide a exceptional setting for social and business events. Of the seven available spaces, each is comprised of a thousand matchless decorative details. A total of 550 square metre ensure successful gatherings. The impressive Salone delle Feste represents the preferred address for high profile board meetings and gala dinners, while smaller venues are tailored for company conferences.
 



 

 
The Westin Excelsior Florence dominates the beautiful Piazza Ognissanti, overlooking the Arno River, just a few steps from the central fashion district of Florence.
Renovation and change has been the hallmark of this beautiful property during the years, in its attempt to fulfill every requirement of its guest.
Frescoes, coffered ceilings and polychrome marbles perfectly match with the high standards of the service and a comfort without equal.
The most modern technical innovations make this hotel the ideal place for business travelers. Multimedia TV high speed Internet access and Wireless Internet connection in the public areas, together with a Westin Workout Room and a Fitness Area, underline the attention for important details. All the meeting rooms are equipped with state of the art technology.
ORVM bar provides an informal yet elegant feeling, with black-and-white marble floors, wooden tables and leather-covered walls and chairs.
ORVM restaurant features the ultimate in contemporary Mediterranean cuisine thanks to the ability of Executive Chef Giuseppe Dalla Rosa who uses aromas and seasonal ingredients for light and balanced dishes.
 



 

 
An ancient Florentine residence in the heart of the city situated on the Lungarno Archibusieri facing the Ponte Vecchio, alongside the Uffizi Gallery.
The property dates back to the 13th century, when it was built as an Augustine convent and retreat.Inside there are the remains of an ancient medieval tower, destroyed by the Ghibellini in 1260 and now partially restored.
The modern library is decorated with original period frescoes which are in excellent condition”.The property combines 42 rooms, Hotel degli Orafi and 17 Suite Apartments, Orafi Tower, which have all been carefully restored. You can even book the “Room with a View” immortalised in James Ivory's romantic film of the same name, with its magnificent terrace overlooking the Ponte Vecchio and views of the hills that surround the city.
The breakfast room, which serves American breakfast, was once a ballroom with 19th- century frescoes and has a view of the River Arno and Via dei Georgofili.There's also a panoramic bar with terrace and roof garden overlooking the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, where you can sit and have a drink to enjoy moments of true relaxation.
 
Please for more information contact: info@charmingit.com 
Or call this number + 39.011.9710547
 
"Italian Multivision" - paint in oil colours by Massimo Zanchi - 2007
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