Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The city of Florence, or Firenze in Italian, is located along the Arno River in the Tuscany region of Italy. The city's historic center, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1982, attracts millions of tourists annually, many of whom stay in hotels in or around this historic area.
The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in downtown Florence overlooks the Arno River. This hotel is just a five minutes' walk from the Piazza Santa Croce and the Piazzale Michelangelo and a ten minutes' walk from the Ponte Vecchio. The hotel has 331 rooms that include satellite TV and high-speed Internet access. You can enjoy room service and laundry service at this hotel, as well as convenient access to the hotel's three restaurants, including an American bar and lounge.
The 77 rooms, available in different levels of luxury including Classic and Executive, at the Kraft Hotel in downtown Florence all feature air-conditioning and heating, satellite TV and Wi-Fi Internet. This hotel is located in the historical Firenze residential district, which is near the Park of the Cascine and the Hippodrome delle Mulina. If you stay here, you can enjoy the hotel's on-site restaurant, which offers a variety of classic Italian dishes and deluxe cocktails.
The Grand Hotel Minerva is located in downtown Florence, in the piazza Santa Maria Novella. It's within walking distance to several historical sites and the central train station. This hotel offers several accommodation options, including standard rooms and family suites. Guests here can enjoy free Wi-Fi Internet access and satellite TV, as well as the rooftop swimming pool that provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding area, including the Church Santa Maria Novella and the Duomo.
The Hotel Pierre is located within walking distance from the Church of Orsanmichele and the Piazza Duomo. This downtown hotel has 50 guest rooms that include satellite television and high-speed Internet. There are several room options, including the Suite Belvedere, a fifth-floor room that provides a view of the Forte di Belvedere above the Boboli Gardens. The hotel has a buffet breakfast, room service, a private parking garage and an on-staff babysitter for guests.