Plan your stay in Florence: Top 5 Luxury Hotels

Planning a trip to Florence is without doubt a smart decision, and while you stay there, you’re sure to spend a lot of time “on the walk”. But, when you need a rest you want to find a cozy place where they treat you like a special guest of the city. So, grab a pen and paper and take a note as we tip-check our Top 5 Florence Luxury Hotels.

1 – WESTIN EXCELSIOR

Located at the core of the city, this luxurious establishment provides easy access to places such as St. Maria Novella’s Church, the Statue of the David, the Via Della Scala, and Piazza del Duomo, among many interesting galleries, museums and other touristic attractions.

Rooms vary from smaller ones to Triple Deluxe, all with private bathroom, luxury bed making, satellite TV, front-desk direct phone line, 24hr. room service, and some of them having a lovely view to the River Arno.

Restaurants and Bars are plenty across the neighborhood, but you’ll most likely want to try out as many of the hotel’s own restaurant specialties as possible, as well as hanging out by hotel’s Bar/Lounge zone.

If you’re there on a business trip, rest assured you will make that sale, seal that important deal, or get that desired promotion by taking your client or superior to the comfort of the Westin Business/Conference Room.

The Hotel also has a full equipped gymnasium and a sophisticated Spa, which are sure to make your stay as healthy and delightful as possible.

2 – HELVETIA

Yet another center-staged luxury establishment right in the centre of the metropolitan area. Easy access to the usual must-see points of interest such as the Palazzo Strozzi, Cathedral, the David, etcetera, and not far from the Piazza Della Repubblica.

The installations are modern and cool. All rooms have their own private bathroom, cable TV and 24/7 dedicated button-boy service. As a plus, the hotel also has its own private library, which, as a guest, you will be able to assault for your reading pleasure, if you’re up for it.

Or, if you’re more of the Internet generation, but did not remember to take your trusty laptop with you, there’s always the chance to rent one.

This magnificent hotel is also particularly well fitted for business trips, having excellent business secretary services, reception/gathering rooms and smaller business rooms.

Wedding parties are, as well, not rare to happen inside the halls of the Helvetia.

As a side note, while there’s no gymnasium at the hotel itself, they do have an agreement with a nearby full equipped gym, having gross discounts for guests. Transport services available.

Quite a professional’s choice, especially for business travelers.

3 – THE REGENCY

This one’s a special for classic art lovers and people wanting to forget about their jobs and day-to-day responsibilities. This prestigious establishment is conveniently located near the Academy of Fine Arts, and also has easy access to the Piazza Donatello, and the Piazza Massimo D’Azeglio.

Rooms are wide and luminous, and have all the usual five star settings: private bathrooms which are taken care of in a daily basis (no pun intended). It offers, as every other hotel in our list, exclusive accommodation services, and top-notch 24/7 attention makes for a remarkable plus to the overall “grade A” service.

Now, if you’re a meatloaf enthusiast, this is the one hotel to pick from this Top 5 Florence Hotels list, though. The Regency’s restaurant shows a state-of-the-art barbeque, with a fine selection of wines to go with.

Reunion rooms for both business and friendly/social gatherings are available, as well as a parking lot, clothes washing services and how not, tourist-oriented personalized assistance.

Checking in at the Regency is fast, and more than anything, a little give-in to the wishes of the hedonist living inside of you.

4 – SANTA CROCE

A most luxurious boutique-style establishment, situated nearby some very interesting Florence cultural landmarks such as the Chiesa di Santa Croce, the Museo dell’ Opera, and the Museo Nazionale del Bargello.

Rooms are wide, yet cozy, and all have bathroom in suite, 24/7 dedicated service, twice a day clean-up service, satellite TV (in plasma monitors), minibar, and great views in most of them. Restaurant and Bar are available inside the Hotel, as well as business oriented housing facilities.

Definitely a choice for a pleasure trip to Florence, this hotel provides you with many good-time attractions, including ballrooms, a gymnasium, sauna and a Turkish bath. Wedding party services are also available. And if you have little children, there’s an exclusive “rent a nanny” service at your disposal.

A fun holiday in Florence is better spent at the Santa Croce.

5 – VILLA MEDICI

In the center of the city of Florence, close by to the Teatro Comunale di Firenze, Maria Novella’s, and the Chiesa di Ognissanti, stands this truly majestic hotel.

Rooms are spacious and always well lighted, have private bathrooms at a full, cable TV, excellent cleansing staff, 24/7 bell-boy dedicated service… oh, and the attention is superb.

You can get up in the morning for a session at the health-spa, or relaxing at the Turkish baths. Then simply take a walk surrounding the open pool, and late at night have a romantic dinner at the inn’s Restaurant, or some drinks with friends at the Bar/Lounge.

Excellent tourist guidance, personal computers renting, well guarded parking lot, and an overall feeling of grandeur about the whole place make Villa Medici one of Florence’s most wanted luxury hotels.

GO TO FLORENCE

Once upon a time, the Italian city of Florence was in fact the country’s capital (most known as the Kingdom of Italy back then). Nowadays, it remains a place of utter beauty and historical importance. It stands at the very heart of Europe’s cultural vanguard, and has as many architectonical must-sees as you can handle.

So, keep those traveler points adding up, and go Florence!