Hotel Cellai, Florence, Italy

Hotel Cellai is part of a 19th century palazzo in central Florence so you get a real sense of authenticity when you stay here. The family who own the hotel have carefully decorated it in keeping with the building's history and the whole place feels really elegant and comfortable. We love the original works of art and the hand-picked antiques. The rooms all have luxury fabrics and period furniture. They combine traditional Italian design with more contemporary touches. One of the best parts of the hotel is the roof terrace. The flowered roof garden is the perfect place to enjoy a drink with views of the rooftops all the way to the hills of Fiesole.

The hotel’s in the perfect location for exploring Florence. You don’t have to wander far to pass by Michelangelo’s David or to see Brunelleschi’s dome. One of our favourite things to do when we’re in town is shop like a local in the San Lorenzo food market. It’s just around the corner from the hotel and you can pick up some great Tuscan delicacies.

Transfer time: approx. 25 minutes by private car from Florence airport or approx. 1 hour 20 mins by bus & train or private car from Pisa airport.

• La Terezza flowered roof garden
• Afternoon tea and coffee buffet (3pm - 7pm daily)
• Wine and cocktail bar
• Lounge areas
• Library

• No. of rooms: 55

• Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tourist tax of approx. €4.80 per person per night, payable locally.

Rooms

Classic Rooms are individually designed in a style that mixes luxurious fabrics, antiques, period furnishings and original paintings. The rooms are light and comfortable with a writing desk, air conditioning, TV, minibar, safe, bath or shower and hairdryer. These rooms sleep up to four people. Rooms at the front of the property have double soundproof windows.

Superior Rooms offer more space and fine furnishings. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Classic Single Rooms are a great choice for solo travellers.

• Lift accessible: No
• Lift serves all floors: No
• Access ramp: No

A breakfast buffet is served in the Winter Garden in the room that was the Art Atelier (workshop) for the sculptors at the Academy of fine arts in the 19th century. The buffet has eggs, salami, ham, cheeses, fresh fruit, breads, cereals and fresh coffee. Breakfast is served from 7.30am – 10.45am.

Board basis options available

• Bed & Breakfast