Hotel Brunelleschi, Florence, Italy

Hotel Brunelleschi is one of the most iconic hotels in Florence. Its Pagliazza Tower can be dated back to the sixth century and the interior is still formed of exposed stone, wooden beams, large arched windows and vaulted ceilings. There’s an incredible history in these walls and you can learn all about it in the hotel’s private museum. It shows the painstaking reconstruction process that took place to uncover the Roman ruins of a Calidarium, before it became a hotel.

The interiors of this hotel are stunning and it's been awarded the Top Luxury Boutique Hotel in Europe for 2019 by TripAdvisor. Expect luxurious rooms with Baroque furnishings, local artwork and designer furniture. Upgrade to a Duomo view room for something really special. We love eating in the Tower Bar for a casual dinner or aperitivo. If you’re celebrating an occasion or just feel like spoiling yourself, head to the gourmet restaurant, Santa Elisabetta. It’s one of Florence's finest and is listed in the 2019 Michelin Guide.

Hotel Brunelleschi is perfectly located for exploring. Your first port of call should be the Via dei Calzaiuoli, a pedestrianised district in the shadow of the Duomo. There’s both designer boutiques and local shops - some of which are run by family names dating back to the 15th century. Some fantastic cafes such as Sebatino, famed for their espressos, and ice cream shops such as Gelateria dei Neri are firm local favourites and for good reason - the limoncello sorbet and honeycomb ice cream from the latter are exceptional!

Transfer time: approx. 30 minutes by private car from Florence airport or approx. 1 hour 20 mins by bus & train or private car from Pisa airport.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Fitness room with state of the art Technogym equipment
• Seasonal outdoor patio
• Selection of local and international newspapers

• No. of rooms: 96

• No. of buildings: 1
• No. of floors: 5
• No. of interconnecting rooms: 6

• Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

A tourist tax of approx. €4.80 per person per night is payable locally.

Rooms

Classic Executive Rooms are at least 18m² and have views of Piazzetta del Giglio. They're decorated in a contemporary style with parquet floors, double or twin beds, air conditioning, TV, minibar, free Wi-Fi, tea & coffee making facilities and a safe. They can sleep up to two adults.

Superior Executive Rooms are about 21m² and sleep up to three adults. They have a double four poster bed, walk-in wardrobe and views of the courtyard.

Deluxe Rooms offer plenty of space at 26m². They can sleep up to three adults with a king size double or twin beds.

Family Rooms are comprised of two spacious interconnecting Deluxe Rooms and can sleep up to six people. They are available on request, please call to book.

Junior Suites are about 40m² and have views over Via dei Calzaiuoli or Piazzetta del Giglio and they have a separate studio lounge seating area. All the suites have a Nespresso Machine in the room and are part of the Suite & More Program. They can sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children and are available on request, please call to book.

One Bedroom Suites are about 45m². All of the suites have been beautifully designed by architect Benelli. They look out over the pedestrianised vie del Corso or the piazza Del Giglio. This room sleeps up to three people and is available on request, please call to book.

Two Bedroom Suites are about 45m² and are furnished in an elegant contemporary style. They have a whirlpool bath and sleep up to six people. This room is available on request, please call to book.

Bargello Suite is about 45m² and overlooks the famous Santa Croce Church and Bargello. This luxury suite has a king size bed and sleeps up to three people. It's available on request, please call to book.

Duomo Suite is about 45m² and overlooks Brunelleschi's celebrated cupola. The room with unrivalled views is elegantly equipped with a four poster bed and has a spacious walk in wardrobe. It sleeps up to three people and is available on request, please call to book.

Balcony Suite is about 45m² and is positioned on a corner of the hotel with a balcony with breath-taking views. It has a king size canopy bed and sleeps up to three people. This room is available on request, please call to book.

Pool Suite is about 55m² and has views of the via de'Calzaiuoli. Thus duplex Suite is comprised of a ground floor living room and a first floor bedroom with a king size four poster bed. It has a 20m² terrace with a whirlpool. This room sleeps up to three people and is available on request, please call to book.

Single Occupancy Rooms are available on request, please call to book.

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

Breakfast is served in the large and airy dining room each morning from 7am - 10.30am with lots of options from the buffet. Try fresh pastries, jams, bread, cold meats, cheeses and yogurts as well as hot options like sausages, bacon and eggs. Fresh coffee is made to order and teas, juices and mineral water are also available.

Santa Elisabetta Restaurant is open for dinner service and is regarded as one of the best dining experiences in Florence. Michelin nominated chef Rocco De Santis and his team offer an outstanding selection of traditional Italian cuisine and contemporary dishes ranging from premium-quality beef tartare to handmade ravioli and decadent desserts.

Osteria Pagliazza has an elegant menu using ingredients from the surrounding areas. Also overseen by chef De Santis, you can expect a range of local specialties including selected cold cuts and cheeses or traditional Pici.

Tower Bar is in the Torre dela Pagliazza and is famed for its luxurious take on traditional bar snacks such as gold leaf cheeseburgers, towering club sandwiches and a wide range of fish dishes all of which can be washed down with a glass of Perrier-Jouet during their nightly champagne happy hour.

Board basis options available

• Bed & Breakfast
• Half Board