The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Tuscany. I hope you will like it!
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1 Dimora Palanca Boutique & SPA Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Set in Florence, less than 1 km from Santa Maria Novella, Dimora Palanca offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is less than 1 km from Fortezza da Basso - Convention Center, and within 1.2 km of the city centre.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.
The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Strozzi Palace, San Marco Church in Florence and Accademia Gallery. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 8 km from Dimora Palanca.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 407 EUR.
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2 Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel Lucca, Italy
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Set in Lucca, 33 km from Leaning Tower of Pisa, Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Every room has a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.
The accommodation offers a à la carte or continental breakfast.
Guests at Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lucca, like hiking and cycling.
Pisa Cathedral is 33 km from the hotel, while Piazza dei Miracoli is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 50 km from Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel.
Guest review score 9.1
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3 Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Cortona, Italy
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Located just 6 km from Cortona, Villa di Piazzano is an elegant historical villa. Its landscaped gardens include a terrace for al fresco dining, a pool and panoramic countryside views.
This family-run hotel still includes a number of the villa's original features and a selection of antique furniture. All rooms are air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi and Sky TV. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all areas, including the terrace and pool area.
L'Antica Casina di Caccia restaurant applies a 0-km philosophy, which means it uses only the freshest local ingredients. It specialises in Tuscan cuisine and homemade pasta. Meals are served out on the terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside.
The villa offers free parking and is a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno.
Guest review score 9.2
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4 Hotel Regency - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Situated in a quiet, residential area, Hotel Regency - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is hidden away from the busy city centre, yet only 10 minutes from Florence’s main tourist sights, including the Accademia Gallery.
Facing lush, green parkland on one side and a historic square on the other, this hotel, one of the leading small hotels of the world, offers unparalleled service, with attentive, professional staff and beautiful accommodation.
All of Regency’s luxurious rooms have been individually decorated in a charming Tuscan style and contain the finest of furnishings, along with all modern conveniences.
The hotel’s delightful urban garden is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast or relax with a drink and Regency is also proud of its renowned restaurant, which serves up exquisite Tuscan cuisine with prized wines, all in a grandiose setting.
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5 Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Hotel Savoy is located in the heart of Florence, halfway between the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral. The rooms boast an elegant contemporary style, which combines Italian design with artworks inspired by local fashion houses.
All air-conditioned, the rooms and suites include a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Many rooms offer views of the square, of Brunelleschi's dome, or of Giotto's Bell Tower.
The new Irene bistro serves Tuscan specialities with a modern twist, created by chef Pierangelini with local seasonal produce.
This luxury 5-star hotel has an elegantly decorated and equipped fitness centre with Technogym® equipment.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 828 EUR.
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6 Il Salviatino Firenze Florence, Italy
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Nestled in the rolling Tuscan hills, 3 km from Fiesole, this luxury hotel offers panoramic views of Florence's historic centre. There is a spa featuring Acqua di Fiesole products, a gym with Technogym equipment, and an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi, parking and a free shuttle into Florence are included.
Il Salviatino is a completely converted renaissance villa of the 15th century. Its extensive grounds include a greenhouse area, a private park, an organic vegetable garden and landscaped gardens.
Each elegant room and suite has an individual design, which includes original artwork and Tuscan linen. They are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and free mineral water. Some rooms offer a view of the garden or a view of the Cathedral.
The restaurant serves modern versions of traditional Tuscan recipes, using local ingredients. The dining room with terrace enjoys a unique panorama. A buffet breakfast is served daily.
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7 Donati Luxury Tower Suites Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Well set in the centre of Florence, Donati Luxury Tower Suites provides 5-star accommodation close to Piazza della Signoria and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Donati Luxury Tower Suites offers certain units that include a terrace, and rooms come with a coffee machine. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels.
Popular points of interest near Donati Luxury Tower Suites include Piazza del Duomo di Firenze, Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery. The nearest airport is Florence, 11 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 630 EUR.
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8 Golden Tower Hotel & Spa Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Golden Tower is a completely non-smoking luxury boutique hotel next to Palazzo Strozzi, in Florence's most exclusive area. This property features a spa for extra charge, ultra-modern rooms and a bar.
Rooms here are stylish, with white walls and bed linen and dark-wood furniture. All come with a minibar, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels.
The spa includes a hot tub, Turkish bath and sauna, as well as sensory showers and a cervical waterfall. A range of massages and beauty treatments are available on request, at extra charge.
Golden Tower Hotel provides a buffet breakfast each morning that includes Italian cappuccino, fresh fruit and pastries. The 15th-century lobby features original frescoes and there is a library and fireplace.
Staff at this 5-star hotel provide a personalised service and lots of useful local knowledge. Florence Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery are both 5 minutes away on foot.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 278 EUR.
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9 NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Located 350 metres from Ponte Vecchio, NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa is an elegant 5-star hotel in Florence. It offers uniquely decorated rooms with modern décor, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.
All rooms at the Firenze Porta Rossa hotel include air conditioning, a minibar and private bathroom. Some also feature original frescoes. Ironing facilities are available on request.
An extensive buffet breakfast is served daily in the elegant dining room.
Located in a pedestrian area, NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa is 500 metres from Florence Cathedral and 300 metres from the Uffizi. The 12th-century Monalda Tower is also part of the hotel.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 575 EUR.
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10 Grand Hotel Principe Di Piemonte Viareggio, Italy
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Located in front of the sea on Viareggio's promenade, the Grand Hotel offers 2 restaurants, a wellness center and a relax pool with a hydromassage on the rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Versilia coast and the Apuan Alps.
The Grand Hotel Principe Di Piemonte features classic rooms and suites. Accommodation is located on five floors. Most rooms and suites are sea view.
The Piccolo Principe 2 star Michelin restaurant is located in the veranda on the ground floor overlooking the sea promenade. The panoramic Maitò Viareggio restaurant is located on the rooftop terrace of the 5th floor. It serves local specialties, seafood, and pizza. The buffet breakfast offers home made products by a dedicated pastry chef, an eggs corner, freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices desk.
Massages and beauty treatments are available with an extra cost.
Guest review score 9.1
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11 Palazzo Firenze by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
A 5-star hotel set in an 18th-century building, Relais Santa Croce is one of the most luxurious, stylish and elegant properties in the historic centre of Florence. It is located between the Santa Croce Basilica and the Cathedral.
The hotel blends modern details and a classic décor. On arrival you can admire frescoed ceilings, and a comfortable and elegant lounge. There is also a music room where aperitifs and entertainment activities take place.
High-quality comforts play an essential role in all rooms, which come with antique furniture and fine fabrics. Some rooms offer a plasma-screen TV, walk-in closet, and a bathroom with rain shower, and sauna or Turkish bath.
WiFi is free throughout. The restaurant serves simple, tasty dishes, made from seasonal ingredients and you can enjoy the award-winning Pinchiorri winery on site. Fresh produce is bought daily from the historic Sant'Ambrogio Market, just 400 metres away.
Relais Santa Croce, By Baglioni Hotels' staff can assist you with tour bookings, restaurant and museum reservations, and theatre or concert tickets.
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12 The St. Regis Florence Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Set along the Arno River with stunning views of the Ponte Vecchio, The St. Regis Florence is set in a historical building designed by Brunelleschi. Boasting a restaurant, this 5-star hotel features a spa, gym, and luxury rooms with antique furnishings.
Each room at the St. Regis features Florentine-style furniture and marble bathrooms. Amenities include a multimedia system with films, sports and entertainment, and a digital jukebox. WiFi is free throughout.
A buffet breakfast is available daily. The hotel's restaurant Winter Garden serves modern dishes based on Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine. At the bar, guests can enjoy the famous evening ritual with contemporary finger food, care of chef Gentian Shehi.
Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 500 metres away, while the Cathedral is 1 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 638 EUR.
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13 The Place Firenze Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Set just 7 minutes’ walk from Santa Maria Novella Basilica, The Place Firenze enjoys superb panoramic views from its rooftop terrace. It offers an à la carte restaurant, free WiFi and luxurious rooms with design features.
Rooms at the 5-star hotel are stylish and elegant, and decorated with unique features. Each comes with a satellite flat-screen TV. Some rooms overlook the hotel's gallery or the terrace.
A large breakfast is served in the glass-domed courtyard. The restaurant is open until 22:30 daily and is ideal for lunch, afternoon tea or an aperitif. A rich menu of Tuscan and Italian cuisine is served at dinner.
Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 5-minute walk from the property. A guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery is available, as well as chauffeurs for wine tours of the Chianti region.
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14 Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione Siena, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Siena.
Set in a 17th-century building, Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione is a luxury 5-star hotel in the historical centre of Siena, 250 metres from Piazza Campo square. It offers elegant rooms with frescoed ceilings and period furnishings.
Featuring valuable artwork, rooms and suites here feature porcelain and Travertine marble details, and original Tuscan terracotta floors.
The elegant Sapordivino restaurant offers gourmet traditional cuisine, while at the Lounge Bar by Sapordivino, guests can enjoy an aperitif or cocktail.
Siena Cathedral is a 5-minute walk from the property.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 220 EUR.
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15 LHP Hotel Montecatini Palace & SPA Montecatini Terme, Italy
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Offering a free outdoor seasonal pool and fitness centre, Hotel Montecatini Palace overlooks Montecatini Terme. This 5-star hotel dates back to 1910 and boasts an elegant, Art-Nouveau design. WiFi is free.
Each modern room features air conditioning, satellite LCD TV and a minibar. The private bathroom is complete with a hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
You can enjoy traditional Tuscan cuisine at the in-house restaurant and a drink from the bar out on the veranda. The Montecatini Palace spa includes a sauna, Turkish bath, ice room, sensory shower and more.
An indoor pool with hydromassage and chromotherapy is also available.
Montecatini Palace is just 150 metres from a large public park. You can take a stroll through the hotel's gardens or walk to the town's famous thermal baths, located 700 metres away.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 110 EUR.
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16 Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection Monsummano, Italy
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Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection features a restaurant, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre in Monsummano. Among the various facilities are a bar, a shared lounge, as well as a garden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel.
Grotta Giusti Spa Resort Tuscany offers 5-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and sun terrace.
Florence is 36 km from the accommodation, while Viareggio is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 30 km from Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 166 EUR.
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17 Grand Hotel Imperiale Forte dei Marmi, Italy
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You will be in the middle of pine woods in Forte dei Marmi at this 5-star hotel, offering luxury treatment, a relaxed atmosphere, and a beautiful private beach.
Just 300 metres from the sea, the Grand Hotel Imperiale Forte Dei Marmi provides luxurious rooms and suites with large marble bathrooms, private balconies, LCD TV, fax, a multi-function telephone and free Wi-Fi.
Attentive and friendly staff will assist you during your stay at Forte Dei Marmi Grand Hotel Imperiale. From the doorman to the concierge there is always someone available to recommend tours, restaurants and local activities.
Grand Hotel Imperiale features an outdoor swimming pool.
Dine in the elegant on-site restaurant.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 300 EUR.
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18 Hotel Plaza e de Russie - Relais & Châteaux Viareggio, Italy
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Hotel Plaza e de Russie is set on the main promenade of Viareggio, just 50 metres from the beach.
The friendly and professional staff welcome you to this charming 5-star hotel complete with a lounge room and an on-site gastronomic restaurant.
The Hotel Plaza e de Russie is a 5-minute walk from the historical centre. The central station is 800 metres away while the bus and taxi stations are right in front of the hotel. The towns of Pisa and Lucca are 20km away.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 210 EUR.
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19 Badia di Pomaio Arezzo, Italy
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The Badia di Pomaio is a restored 17th-century abbey with a hillside location, 5 km from Arezzo. An infinity pool is available here, as well as free WiFi.
Air-conditioned rooms at the Badia di Pomaio feature wood-beamed ceilings and artisan furnishings made from iron, stone and wood.
Traditional Tuscan cuisine is served at the Campo Badia restaurant with an outdoor dining area. Vegetables are produces on site. The property also has a wine cellar in a natural cave with a vaulted ceiling.
Guests can relax out in the garden and enjoy the views over the Tuscan hills towards Arezzo.
Guest review score 9.6
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20 Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Featuring panoramic views of Florence and the Arno River, Portrait Firenze offers luxurious rooms with handcrafted furniture. This hotel is 30 metres from the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge.
The spacious suites come with full entertainment systems including an iPad, iPod docking station, and a flat-screen TV. The studio also includes a dishwasher and coffee machine. Bathrobes, slippers, and Ferragamo toiletries are provided in the Carrara marble bathroom.
The Caffè dell'Oro bistrot restaurant is open from 7:00 until 22:00 and offers a wide range of dining options designed by the Michelin-starred chef.
An exclusive Lifestyle Assistant will be at your disposal throughout the stay to cater to your needs. Guests can enjoy access to the nearby White Iris Beauty Spa of the sister hotel Continentale, set 20 metres from the property, where beauty treatments by Comfort Zone are available at extra costs.
Piazza della Signoria is a 5-minute walk from the property, while Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is 600 metres away.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 831 EUR.
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21 Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Offering a 2-floor spa and Michelin-star restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is next to the botanical gardens of Giardino della Gherardesca. It offers a wide range of luxury rooms and suites.
Spacious and bright, the rooms successfully combine Renaissance décor with a wide range of modern facilities. You will have an LCD TV, DVD player, bathrobes and slippers.
The Four Seasons is composed of 2 buildings, the 15th-century Palazzo della Gherardesca and the ex 16th-century convent, La Villa. There are 4.5 hectares of beautiful gardens in between them.
The spa features 9 beauty treatment rooms, a Turkish bath and gym. It opens out onto the upper terrace with pool and hot tub.
The hotel's main restaurant, Il Palagio, uses local produce to create the finest Tuscan dishes. There is a seasonal restaurant, Al Fresco pizzeria.
With such a central location, you are 15 minutes' walk from Florence Cathedral and the art galleries, the Uffizi and Accademia.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 2279 EUR.
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22 Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Set in a 19th-Century historical palazzo in the centre of Florence, Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 5 minutes’ walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. It offers elegant rooms with antique furniture.
With luxurious chandeliers and wooden furniture, rooms have a unique character. They come with a marble bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV.
Breakfast buffet can be enjoyed with an exclusive collaboration with Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria.To complete the hotel's dining offer, there is the on-site Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar with its selection of traditional dishes.
The Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 100 metres from the famous Via de Tornabuoni high-fashion shopping street. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 10-minute walk away.
The hotel also provides a wellness center.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 408 EUR.
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23 Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Set directly along the banks of the Arno river, Hotel Lungarno is less than 100 metres from Florence's Ponte Vecchio. It offers free WiFi throughout, exceptional views, and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Owned by the Ferragamo family, the non-smoking property features original modern art and 20th-century artwork, including a Picasso and 4 Cocteau paintings.
Rooms are decorated with blue tones, and come with unique décor. The private bathroom has Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, and most feature Italian white marble.
The Lungarno’s Borgo San Jacopo restaurant has been featured in major restaurant guides and offers traditional, yet creative cuisine. The Picteau Lounge Bar, open from 12:00 to 23:00, offers lunch, snacks, aperitifs, and dinner.
The Lungarno’s prized location puts you at easy walking distance from all of Florence’s most famous sights and sounds. Cross the bridge, located just 50 metres away and inspect the Ponte Vecchio’s little jewellery stalls, before going to visit important churches or museums.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 668 EUR.
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24 IL Tornabuoni The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Offering a rooftop terrace with a Champagne bar and panoramic views of Florence, the 5-star IL Tornabuoni The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Hotel is set in the heart of the fashion district in the city centre. It features refined rooms decorated with artisanal furniture and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Rooms here include a minibar with free soft drinks, a TV with satellite channels and a kettle with tea, herbal tea and coffee ingredients. Some rooms boast original frescoes.
Every morning, a varied breakfast buffet including freshly baked croissants, home-made cakes, fresh fruit and Italian coffee is available. Guests can enjoy gourmet Tuscan cuisine at the restaurant and bistrot, while at The Cellar, a rich selection of famous Italian and French wines is available for tasting.
This Renaissance building is located just 500 metres from the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral. You can also reach Santa Maria Novella Station on foot in around 5 minutes.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 393 EUR.
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25 Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Palazzo Gaddi is housed in the Renaissance Palazzo Gaddi, dating back to 1596 and boasting traditional Florentine Baroque halls. It is 400 metres from Florence Cathedral and its rooftop terrace offers spectacular city views.
This elegantly renovated hotel features free WiFi throughout and rooms with frescoed walls and antique furniture. All rooms are air conditioned and offer a satellite TV, minibar and safe.
Drinks and snacks are served on the terrace.
Palazzo Gaddi restaurant offers Tuscan and Mediterranean specialities, as well as themed menus. There is also a spacious bar next to the hall.
Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. The staff at reception can help you choose and organise tours to the surrounding areas.
You can explore the many Medici Villas and their large gardens, tour in the Chianti region or discover small medieval cities such as San Gimignano and Volterra.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 254 EUR.
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26 Villa Cora Florence, Italy
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Villa Cora is a 19th-century building surrounded by a park with outdoor swimming pool. Just 2 km from the centre of Florence and Santa Maria Novella Train Station, it offers free parking. Wi-Fi is also free.
All the air-conditioned rooms at Villa Cora are decorated in classical style with antique furniture. They feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
The wellness area includes a sauna and a Turkish bath, along with a fitness centre. Massages and beauty treatments are also available.
The hotel’s restaurant serves Italian cuisine and dishes and wines from Tuscany. Drinks and hot and cold snacks are available from the bar.
Villa Cora is a 20-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery. The bus stop 400 metres away provides links with the city centre in 10 minutes.
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27 Hotel Bernini Palace Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Set in a 15th-century building, Hotel Bernini Palace is a 5-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio. It features antique furniture and Murano-glass chandeliers.
Some rooms are decorated in a classic style. Others boast Renaissance Florence décor with period tapestry and canopy beds. They all come with a satellite flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Guests can enjoy the panoramic views from the terrace, furnished with tables and chairs. The stylish La Chiostrina Restaurant serves national and international dishes. The lounge bar makes excellent cocktails and a buffet breakfast is provided daily.
The lobby at Bernini Palace Hotel is decorated with a mix of Italian and Moroccan styles.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 291 EUR.
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28 Hotel Number Nine Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Located a 2-minute walk from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Firenze Number Nine Hotel & SPA is a boutique property with spa facilities and a fitness centre. It offers individually furnished rooms and suites with free WiFi throughout.
Guests enjoy free use of a fitness center and group classes such as cardio fitness and pilates.
Or with a supplement you can: relax in our SPA and request relaxing massages and in the summer months you can access the outdoor swimming pools of a partner fitness center (with transfer and extra umbrella cost).
Rooms are equipped with Simmons mattresses, a minibar and a kettle. All completely soundproofed and featuring hypoallergenic fabrics, they are decorated with pastel colours and include a modern bathroom. Most rooms come with wooden floors, while some suites also have stuccoed ceilings.
Set 500 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, the property is a few steps from the Basilica San Lorenzo and a 10-minute walk from the picturesque Piazza della Signoria.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 683 EUR.
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29 Ville Sull'Arno Florence, Italy
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Ville Sull'Arno offers accommodation in Florence, right on the banks of the river Arno. It features a restaurant and a free wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Free WiFi access is available.
Rooms here will provide you with a minibar, satellite channels and cable channels. All include an electric kettle and a private bathroom with slippers. Some have river views.
The restaurant serves traditional Tuscan cuisine with a modern twist. It has rustic décor and some tables come with panoramic views.
At Ville Sull'Arno you will find free bikes. Other facilities offered include a free shuttle service to/from Florence, ticket service and luggage storage.
The hotel is 2.3 km from Piazza della Signoria, 2.9 km from Santa Maria Novella and 2.4 km from Palazzo Vecchio. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 85 km away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 178 EUR.
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30 The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Located on the banks of River Arno in Florence's historic Piazza Ognissanti, The Westin Excelsior, Florence offers luxurious rooms and suites, many overlooking the river and the Oltrarno area. Ponte Vecchio is 900 metres away.
Air-conditioned rooms at the Excelsior feature stylish furniture and Carrara-marble bathrooms. Each room offers a Westin Heavenly Bed® and a 32" plasma-screen TV with a multilingual programme selection and a digital jukebox.
A varied buffet breakfast is provided daily in the elegant Sala Caminetto hall. During the day you can relax with a drink on one of the hotel's terraces with city views. For dinner you can enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine of the executive chef and his staff.
You can book spa treatments and make use of the wellness centre at a partner hotel located opposite the property.
The 5-star Westin Excelsior is 500 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and a short walk from the historical centre. It is surrounded by some of city's most popular restaurants and designer boutiques.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 548 EUR.
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31 Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat - The Leading Hotels of the World San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy
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The elegant Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat - The Leading Hotels of the World hotel in San Casciano Dei Bagni is set in an area of thermal baths. It features a fully equipped wellness centre, 3 outdoor and 3 indoor pools, and free parking.
The property comes with air-conditioned rooms decorated with stylish curtains. Each room includes a private bathroom, TV, and a minibar.
Guests start the day with a typical Italian breakfast that includes sweets, and coffee. The property features a restaurant offering traditional Tuscan food.
The infinity pool, which is surrounded by a large garden, comes with sun loungers and parasols. Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat - The Leading Hotels of the World features various relaxing facilities including a spa and wellness centre, an indoor pool and a Turkish bath.
Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat - The Leading Hotels of the World offers an ideal spot for outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, and horse riding. The property is 60 km east of Perugia.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 266 EUR.
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32 Hotel Principe Forte Dei Marmi Forte dei Marmi, Italy
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Hotel Principe Forte Dei Marmi is just a few steps from its private beach, and features a panoramic sun terrace, 2 fine-dining restaurants and a spa centre. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Rooms are decorated in relaxing colours and are equipped with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Each has elegant parquet floors and a four-poster bed, and many have views over the garden.
The Egoista Spa offers a range of relaxing facilities including a Turkish bath, sauna and a hydromassage pool. Guests have free use of the onsite gym, and can request treatments.
The 67 lounge bar serves evening aperitifs, while the beachside Dalamzia restaurant serves specialities based on fresh fish. Set on the rooftop, the Michelin starred Lux Lucis restaurant serves local dishes with a contemporary twist.
Hotel Principe Forte Dei Marmi is one of the Leading Hotels of the World and offers a personalised service, free bike rental and a free shuttle service to Querceta Train station is provided.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 450 EUR.
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33 L'Andana Tenuta La Badiola Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy
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Set in Tuscan's unspoilt Maremma area, L'Andana Tenuta La Badiola is 10 minutes' drive from Castiglione della Pescaia and the coast. It offers luxurious rooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and spa.
La Badiola is a former summer residence surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. It offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and exclusive wellness facilities such as a hot tub and steam bath.
You can have a game of tennis on the court and practice your swing at the driving range. Other popular local activities include horse riding, trekking and bird watching.
Overlooking the countryside, rooms and suites are spacious and elegantly decorated. Each one includes a TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi.
A continental breakfast is served each morning and the top-class chef prepares Tuscan delicacies in the Trattoria Toscana for dinner.
Guest review score 8.8
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34 Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere Cortona, Italy
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This splendid 17th century manor lies in the Tuscan countryside, just outside Cortona. It boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a luxury wellness centre with outdoor and indoor pools. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Rooms at Il Falconiere are set in different locations around the estate, which is home to vineyards and olive groves. Each room is equipped with flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom.
Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, with sun beds and deck chairs. The Thesan Etruscan Spa offers a sauna, sensory showers and a Turkish bath, as well as beauty treatments and massages.
Set in a converted orangery, the restaurant serves traditional Tuscan dishes. Guests can sample the estate's own Baracchi wines, or join one of the Cooking under the Tuscan Sun gourmet cooking courses.
Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere is 2.5 km from Cortona's historic centre, and a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno. Parking is free.
Guest review score 8.8
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35 Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa & Golf Resort - The Leading Hotels of the World Saturnia, Italy
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This resort features an 18-hole golf course and is 2 km from the medieval village of Saturnia, in the Tuscan Maremma. Built in Travertine marble, its elegant thermal spa features Roman baths and natural swimming pools.
Rooms at Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa & Golf Resort - The Leading Hotels of the World have a luxurious feel. All air conditioned, they offer LCD satellite TV and a kit with bathrobe and slippers.
Refreshing cocktails can be enjoyed at the elegant Juice Bar, set within the thermal pool park. This area sometimes hosts contemporary art exhibitions.
Treatments and massages are available at Terme di Saturnia’s wellness centre, complete with hot tub, Turkish bath and sauna. Guests can also relax on the sun loungers in the lush gardens.
The property is 50 minutes’ drive from Lake Bolsena and the beaches of Argentario. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can provide tourist information.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 297 EUR.
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36 LHP Hotel River & SPA Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
This late 19th-century building is set along Arno River, just off Piazza Santa Croce and a 10-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.
Rooms at Hotel River are decorated in a contemporary style, with parquet floors and wooden furniture. Each room features a satellite TV, a private bathroom with shower, and individually controlled air conditioning.
Breakfast at the River is served. Guests can also enjoy relaxing in the bar or in the TV room.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 156 EUR.
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37 Relais La Corte dei Papi Cortona, Italy
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Relais La Corte dei Papi offers luxurious accommodation in a tranquil, romantic setting just 10 minutes drive from Cortona. Look out over the gentle Tuscan hills from the pool.
Beautifully restored, La Corte dei Papi Hotel is made up of an 18th-century building and two small, characteristic cottages. Rooms feature exposed wooden beams, terracotta flooring and stone arches, while some also have hydromassage baths or showers.
Whatever room you choose you can expect a fruit basket on arrival, as well as a warm and friendly welcome.
Relais La Corte dei Papi's lush garden is also a pleasure to spend time in. Relax in the shade of the gazebo or sunbathe by the pool as you take in views of vineyards, olive groves and Tuscan hill towns.
You can also enjoy delicious meals by the pool. La Corte dei Papi serves traditional Tuscan cuisine with a creative, modern twist and serves excellent seafood and vegetarian options as well as the best wines.
A variety of trips and tours can be organised, from wine-tasting visits to cooking lessons, but you might find you just want to relax and savour the beautiful surroundings while staying here at La Corte dei Papi, sure to become your Tuscan home-from-home.
Guest review score 8.6
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38 Castello di Spaltenna Exclusive Resort & Spa Gaiole in Chianti, Italy
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Set in Tuscany's countryside, Castello di Spaltenna Exclusive Resort & Spa is an ancient monastery from the 10th century. It offers 2 swimming pools, one of which is heated, a restaurant and spacious rooms with Sky TV.
Rooms at the Castello Di Spaltenna have traditional Tuscan décor and panoramic views over the valley or the courtyard. They all include free Wi-Fi.
The outdoor pool has a waterfall and a sun terrace for guests to sunbathe. In the winter months, there is the indoor pool with countryside views.
Il Pievano restaurant is situated in the castle’s historic hall and offers a large wine list including many wines from the local Chianti region. Candlelit dinners are served out on the courtyard.
A sauna, Turkish bath and gym, tennis court and billiard room are also available. Staff can advise on the many hiking and mountain biking trails in the area.
Guest review score 8.5
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39 Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Set in an 19th-century building, Sina Villa Medici is 500 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station in Florence. The hotel boasts a charming garden surrounded by a relaxing swimming pool.
The spacious rooms are individually decorated with modern furniture, and overlook the private garden. Most rooms also offer a balcony, flat-screen 42'' TV, USB outlets and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel includes 3 on-site restaurants serving traditional Tuscan and Italian cuisine. One of them is set in a conservatory by the pool area. Guests also enjoy free access to the wellness centre.
The public spaces at Sina Villa Medici feature an elegant mixture of period decoration and minimalist modern design.
Sina Villa Medici is a 15-minute walk from Florence Cathedral.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 270 EUR.
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40 Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort Florence, Italy
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The luxury Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort is surrounded by a 20-hectare garden with vineyards, olive groves and an outdoor pool. It is within 4 km of the historic centre of Florence and the Boboli Gardens. Free WiFi and free parking are provided.
Elegant and spacious, rooms at this restored Renaissance villa overlook the beautiful gardens. Each is air conditioned and features frescoed ceilings, classic furnishings and a seating area.
The à la carte restaurant offers a combination of traditional Tuscan dishes and fine cuisine, accompanied by a choice of local wines. Each morning you will be served a buffet-style continental breakfast.
Villa Tolomei has a gym and panoramic terrace, and is a 15-minute drive from the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Florence's Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 4.5 km away.
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41 Bagni Di Pisa Palace & Thermal Spa - The Leading Hotels of the World San Giuliano Terme, Italy
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Boasting a large spa with natural hot springs, Bagni di Pisa is a historic property with pool set in San Giuliano Terme, 6 km from Pisa. It offers luxury rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a gym.
With parquet or marble floors, air-conditioned rooms at the Bagni Di Pisa feature a hideway satellite LCD TV, a minibar, and soft bathrobes. Some have original frescoes and views of the Leaning Tower in the distance.
At the wellness centre you will find 5 indoor and outdoor pools, steam bath and sauna. A variety of massages, beauty treatments, and wellness therapies are also available.
Tuscan specialities, low-calorie menus and vegetarian dishes can be savoured at the Dei Lorena Restaurant, overlooking the Leaning Tower.
You can have a refreshing cocktail or aperitif under the frescoes in the bar, or enjoy the view from the outdoor terrace. Live piano music is also available.
Near mountains, the Apuan Alps and San Rossore Park, the hotel provides a peaceful setting. Staff can organise walking tours, horseback excursions, and even carriage rides.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 203 EUR.
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42 Augustus Hotel & Resort Forte dei Marmi, Italy
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Immersed in a large pinewood and a stroll away from its private beach, Augustus Hotel & Resort offers air-conditioned rooms, 2 restaurants, a pool, and a spa. A fitness centre and free Wi-Fi are available.
Rooms are located in the property's main building or in the separate buildings, La Nave and Augustus Lido. La Nave features marine-inspired rooms with a balcony.
Breakfast is buffet style and is served daily on the breakfast terrace. The à la carte restaurant specialises in both local and national fish and meat dishes.
Augustus Beach Club private beach is just 2 minutes' walk from the property. Guests can buy a drink at the beach bar or have a candle-lit dinner at Bambaissa restaurant. The design SPA features a hot tub and beauty treatments or massages are available at extra costs.
Marina di Pietrasanta and its beaches are only 2 km away. Lucca can be reached in about 40 minutes by car.
Guest review score 8.0
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43 Grand Hotel Palazzo Livorno MGallery Collection Livorno, Italy
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Set on the waterfront, Grand Hotel Palazzo offers panoramic sea views from both of its restaurants and rooftop pool. The hotel offers luxurious rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a spa with indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and fitness area.
Rooms have an elegant design with modern furniture and a 32" flat-screen TV. All air-conditioned, they also feature satellite and pay-per-view channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
A generous buffet is served daily in the ground-floor breakfast room of Grand Hotel Palazzo. The top-floor restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine along with a list of fine wines. Guests also have a rooftop sun terrace and a lounge bar.
Buses for Livorno Train Station stop right outside. Livorno city centre and harbour is just 2 km away.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 98 EUR.
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44 Pisa Tower Plaza Pisa, Italy
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Just 15 minutes' walk from Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, overlooking the Leaning Tower in the distance, the Pisa Tower Plaza offers a pool with hydromassage jets and furnished deck surrounded by a garden.
Air-conditioned rooms at the Pisa Tower Plaza are decorated with modern furnishings and parquet floors. Each includes free WiFi. Most rooms overlook the Leaning Tower.
Staff at the hotel serve a generous buffet breakfast daily. The restaurant specialises in Tuscan cuisine and has an extensive list of wines, both from Pisa and around the world.
The fitness corner includes cardio equipped. A garden and meeting rooms are also available on site.
Guests can visit the nearby San Rossore Nature Reserve. Pisa Galileo Airport is a 10-minute drive away.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 69 EUR.
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45 Sanlucchese 4 Poggibonsi, Italy
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Sanlucchese 4 in Poggibonsi features accommodation with free WiFi, 31 km from Piazza Matteotti, 45 km from Pitti Palace and 46 km from Strozzi Palace. Set 25 km from Piazza del Campo, the property offers a garden and free private parking.
The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV, an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a shower.
Piazzale Michelangelo is 49 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 52 km from Sanlucchese 4.
Guest review score 6.3
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