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The Westin Excelsior is an award-winning hotel, set in Piazza Ognissanti on the banks of the River Arno. Located in the heart of Renaissance Florence, it is a patrician palace with lovely views of the Ponte Vecchio and the Tuscan countryside. The hotel is surrounded by some of the city’s most popular restaurants and designer shops and it is around 10 minutes on foot from Florence Cathedral and Ufizzi Gallery. The Westin Excelsior has been named to Conde Nast’s Gold List and was voted Best Hotel in Florence in 2009.

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Five-star Rocco Forte Savoy Hotel offers splendor and elegance in the heart of Florence. Located in Piazza Repubblica, close to Florence Duomo famous landmark, the hotel is just steps from the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. Very close to the major fashion houses in Florence, Savoy Hotel Florence is ideal for visiting the main attractions of this beautiful historic city.

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Just minutes away from central Florence, far in some 22 acres of parkland, and affording remarkable views over the Arno River and the surrounding countryside, the luxury hotel Villa La Massa can justifiably boast one of the finest locations in the whole of Tuscany. The oldest part of the estate dates back to the 16th century, when the influential Landini Family commissioned the property of two properties on land see through to the banks of the Arno River.

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Bernini Palace Hotel is a four stars hotel literally in one of the best locations in Florence. Housed in a splendid 15th century building, the hotel is just behind Piazza della Signoria and a 5-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio. Located in city’s historic centre, yards from the Uffizi Gallery, and a very short walk to the main tourist attractions, historical monuments and shopping areas, this is a great chance for a luxury stay in Florence.

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Situated in the heart of the city, The St. Regis Florence is the perfect location to experience city’s timeless attractions. Designed in 1432 by Filippo Brunelleschi, the architect of the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, the hotel is considered as one of the most significant buildings in the heart of the city. Located very close to the Uffizzi Gallery and Duomo, this luxurious award-winning hotel is a great choice for those looking for a stay in a historic atmosphere.

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Once a noble palace, Grand Hotel Villa Medici is now a prestigious luxury hotel situated in a quiet area of the historical center of Florence.  Dates back to the 18th century, the hotel diffuses an atmosphere of harmony where the high-quality service meets the elegance of the interior furnishings. A few minutes from this historic villa you stroll along the Arno River before reaching the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, the iconic heritage landmarks.

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Located near Giardino della Gherardesca, one the oldest and largest gardens in Florence, the Four Seasons Hotel Florence is a restored 16th-century convent that sits in an 11-acre park. Ranked hotel among the top luxury hotels worldwide by Travel + Leisure magazine readers, the hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions such as the Galleria dell’Accademia, Uffizi Gallery, Casa Buonarroti and Duomo.

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Carlton Hotel Baglioni is located in the heart of Milan fashion district at the crossroads of culture, fashion and design, in a highly prestigious position. Close to Via Montenapoleone, the Duomo and the famous theater of the city this stylish boutique hotel is an ideal location for a business commitment, with a variety of spacious meeting rooms available.

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The Bvlgari Hotel in Milan links contemporary design with comfort. The building is made up of three sections. The oldest of the three facades dates back to the 1700s also is almost visible. Comfort is top accent in the rooms and suites. The long windows open out onto teak balconies overlooking the garden, and the daylight draws stress to the harmony of the colors and materials inside.

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Set in the very heart of the exclusive shopping and business districts, the Grand Hotel et de Milan enjoys one of the best locations in the city. Located at the crossroads of Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, the hotel is only two steps away from La Scala Theatre and the Duomo Cathedral.  Grand Hotel Et De Milan was home to the composer Giuseppe Verdi for 27 years and the public rooms are almost exactly as he left them, filled with antique furnishings, marble floors, and Oriental rugs.

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