Postcards from... Booklet 2022

With the stunning Ponte Vecchio only a short walk away and Brunelleschi’s architectural marvel, the Duomo just around the corner, the Hotel Savoy is perfectly positioned in the heart of Florence. Designed by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte’s director of design, the hotel perfectly combines sleek luxury with a sense of comfort and familiarity. With cool, soothing colour schemes in all the rooms, pops of colour are added by funky fabrics and soft furnishings. No wonder it has earned a reputation as one of the city’s most stylish hotels delivering classic luxury with a refreshing vibe. An enchanted city sanctuary in the midst of Florence, where an art-filled Renaissance palazzo and conventino frame a centuries-old private park. Relax amidst original frescoes and sculptured reliefs, graced by sunlight and airy garden vistas. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze offers 116 sun-filled guest rooms and suites, no two alike, located in both the Palazzo della Gherardesca and the Conventino. Reflecting their rich architectural history, many suites feature original frescoes, friezes and hand-painted sculptured reliefs, blending Renaissance artistry with high-tech comfort. The only hotel in the heart of Florence with an on-site spa. Brunelleschi Hotel occupies an enviable position right in the heart of the medieval quarter of the city. Just steps away from the Duomo, what was once a medieval church with a circular Byzantine tower is now a sumptuous boutique hotel that has its own small museum showcasing the building's history. Tucked away in a beautiful private courtyard, Brunelleschi Hotel offers guests the unique experience of feeling pampered in a serene and secluded retreat, while having the architectural and cultural delights of Florence right on their doorstep. Dinner at the in- house Michelin-starred restaurant is highly recommended. Villa Cora is, quite simply, magnificent. Built in the 1870s by Baron Oppenheimer for his wife, this ravishing palace sits atop a hill overlooking the Boboli Gardens and epitomises the grandeur and opulence of the baroque style. Whether you’re sipping a chilled cocktail on the stunning rooftop terrace with its panoramic views over Florence, or enjoying the manicured gardens that surround the hotel, you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable stay. The only hotel in central Florence to offer such a facility, Villa Cora boasts a large outdoor pool in the park, allowing guests the unique opportunity to soak up the Tuscan sun while being in the heart of the city. The Pick of Florence Hotels Please select up to 4 hotels that you wish to feature in Postcards from Florence feature Hotel Brunelleschi Villa Cora Hotel Savoy , A Rocco Forte Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Firenze