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Eurail Hotel Stop: Love Florence at Hotel Aprile

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Via Della Scala 6, Florence, Italy, 50123
October 3, 2007 at 9:35 AM | by amandak | 0 Comments

Eurailers heading to Florence will soon become familiar with the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station. If you head out the right side of the station, take one left turn at the traffic lights and walk a couple of minutes you'll find the Hotel Aprile - Palazzo Del Borgo. It's a four-star boutique hotel run by a quirky Italian proprietor who grew up in the hotel and loves Florence so much he's even written a book about it.

Rates at the Hotel Aprile aren't too exorbitant despite the weak US$; in low season, a double costs €120 ($170) per room but if you're Eurailing with a group you'll get better deals for triple or quadruple rooms: a room sleeping four starts at €155 ($220) in low season, rising to €310 ($440) in peak season.

Features included at the Hotel Aprile are free Wifi (yay!), a courtyard garden and an American bar, plus you can vacation with your pet at no additional charge (getting your pet a Eurail pass might prove trickier though). As well as being close to the train station, the hotel is also within Florence's historic center so most of your sightseeing will be on foot.

[Photo: wme133]

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Check In to Grand Hotel Florence Befoe the Renovations Begin

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Piazza Ognissanti 1, Florence, 50123
July 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM | by amandak | 0 Comments

Plenty of hotels slip the word "grand" into their name, but just a few really look like they deserve the title. The Grand Hotel Florence, built in a former palace and with great attention to detail, is one that does seem to fit the bill. Nearly every guest review makes the point that it's elegant and comfortable and has superb customer service: sounds like grand to us. The hotel itself describes:

Antique décor pays homage to the apex of Florentine history. The Grand Hotel Florence's rooms reflect the intricate details of Florentine culture with spectacular frescoes, marble inlays and other decorative touches.

Frescoes get us every time. If you're traveling this summer, be aware that the Grand Hotel Florence is scheduled to be closed for renovations from 3 August until 20 August 2007.

[Photo: Mandarin]

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Five Favorite Hotels in Italy: Urban Pennypincher

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Piazza S. Spirito n° 9, Florence, Italy, 50125
February 12, 2007 at 2:34 PM | by joannabene | 0 Comments

Joanna Goddard, the editor of bene, a magazine about Italian life and style, has stayed in more Italian hotels than most of us. However, even she finds it surprisingly hard to find that perfect mix of affordability, charm and authenticity. This week, she will share with HotelChatter, five hotels across the country that made bene feel like they were living la dolce vita. Have a question about the hotel scene in Italy? Now is the time.

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High Style and High Tech at the Una Hotel Vittoria

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Via Pisana 59, Florence, Italy, 50143
October 11, 2006 at 11:39 AM | by Courtney | 0 Comments

When Italians pull off old world and modern chic together the result is beautiful--unlike some of their pointy-toed men's snakeskin shoes.

An example of their success in the convergence of styles is evident at the Una Hotel Vittoria in Florence. The CoolHunter spills the details:

This unique establishment marries cutting edge design and technology with all the artistic history Florence has to offer. Guests rooms are a beautifully executed blend of traditional interior materials such as mosaics, printed lame and quality leather, which co-exist among the modern conveniences of plasma screens and wireless internet connections.

Mamma-mia! This is a smart design, yes? Based on the many pictures their site provides, this 84-room boutique hotel holds Florence's spirit of the renaissance then and now. Word of the wise thought, this old-world chic may mean a little chipped paint in the rooms, as one past guest griped. But hey, it's Florence and maybe it's supposed to be like that.

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