Take a gondola ride along the Grande Canal or relax in the private gardens of the Hotel Amadeus. The location of this hotel – just minutes from the canal and its surrounding area – is ideal for taking in the Jewish Ghetto, Venice Casino, then Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. The rooms feature traditional Venetian decor and have a truly luxurious feel, with warm colors and dark wood furniture. The Hotel Amadeus offers elegance throughout and its location makes it a very popular choice.
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Amadeus Hotel
Albergo Quattro Fontane
A favorite spot for moviemakers during Venice’s annual film festival, which inspires parties in the courtyard, the hotel maintains a family-hospitality ambience established in 1954 by a Danish/Italian family that acquired the country inn and furnished it with antiques and art objects. Two second-generation family owners (architect and artist) live on the property. Many guests return annually.
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San Clemente Palace
Space, salt air, brilliant sunshine, and ready access to Venice’s historical center 15 minutes away by complimentary shuttle boat attract guests for tranquil holidays year-round. Through some 2,900 windows and four acres of centuries-old gardens guests contemplate Venice lagoon, nearby islands, and St. Mark’s Square from San Clemente Island.
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UNA Hotel Vittoria
The hotel’s white-and-gray exterior displays the sober style characterizing Florentine architecture. Inside, however, colorful modernity dominates, beginning with a horizontal mosaic-tile spiral by notable Italian tile-manufacturer Bisazza that swirls above the entrance and unfolds to the front desk. A quilted-leather settee under a violet neon chandelier heightens the ultra-contemporary effect.
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Nineteenth century hotel restored to original splendour in Florence’s historic centre, 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella. With sumptuous traditional decor and antique-style furnishings, guestrooms feature marble bathrooms and flatscreen TVs. Guests can enjoy and aperitif or a light snack in the classical bar and browse the papers by the fireplace in the lobby.
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Hotel Grand hotel Minerva
The hotel is situated in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, in the heart of historical Florence. Its splendid position makes it easy to get to, and is surrounded by many Florentine attractions. A short pleasant walk in this wonderful town, you can easily arrive at the famous exhibitional centres (Palazzo dei Congressi e degli affari and Fortezza da Basso), the railway station, the Duomo, the Campanile di Giotto, the Uffizi Gallery and all other major Artistic and Historical Interests.
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Hotel Da Vinci
Contemporary-styled business-oriented hotel 25 km from Florence and 7 km from Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo. Guestrooms feature a pastel décor and light wood furnishings; all have cable television, Internet access and minibars. Guests can try local cuisine in the restaurant, hold seminars in the conference room or relax with a newspaper in the hotel.
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Hotel Berchielli
Traditional hotel with Art Deco style interior on the right bank of the River Arno in Florence’s historical center. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature simple, modern décor in subtle colors; all have minibars and satellite television. Guests can relax with paper in the quiet reading room and enjoy a drink in the American Bar or on the sunny terrace.
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Golden Tulip Kraft Hotel
Golden Tulip Craft Hotel occupies a converted 19th-century townhouse with rooftop pool and garden. Inside, a mezzanine-level bar and restaurant overlook the high-ceilinged lobby. Decor includes terracotta walls, red-and-green upholstered sofas, marble-topped tables, and small statues. Hotel clientele consists of both vacationers and businesspeople.
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Executive Hotel
The Executive Hotel is conveniently located near the fashion and business districts, theaters, Congress Hall, and the railway station. Situated in a quiet, elegant area in the old part of Florence, the hotel is close to the banks of the Arno River. The hotel is housed in a historic building dating from the 1700s and renovated in 2004. Today, the hotel offers modern amenities including a fitness center, full meeting facilities, and an on-site restaurant and bar.
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