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RAVENNA: Cappello €€ Relais Il Campanile, housed in a Four Seasons Hotel Firenze €€€
Romantic 17th-century palazzo, is literally Luxury Map 2 E4
Via IV Novembre 41, 48121 in the shadow of the Duomo, Borgo Pinti 99, 50121
Tel 0544 21 98 13 so you will get a view of it as Tel 055 262 61
∑ albergocappello.it soon as you step out of the ∑ fourseasons.com/florence
The rooms in this exquisite hotel door. Quaint rooms have The Four Seasons is the epitome
in a Renaissance building have wrought-iron accents. of elegance, with silk wall
coffered ceilings and chandeliers. hangings, frescoes and bas-
Residenza Johanna € reliefs. Service is impeccable,
RIMINI: Acasamia € Pensione Map 2 D3 and the restaurant worth visiting
Budget Via Bonifacio Lupi 14, 50129 even if you are not staying here.
Viale Renato Parisano 34, 47921 Tel 055 48 18 96 The hotel runs a frequent shuttle
Tel 0541 39 13 70 ∑ antichedimorefiorentine.it bus into the centre of Florence.
∑ hotelacasamia.com Not to be confused with another
Featuring bright, colourful rooms, pensione with the same name, Grand Hotel Minerva €€€
Acasamia is located just a short but further from the centre, this Historic Map 5 B2
stroll from the beach. tiny and charming hotel is Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 16,
fantastic value. Free parking. 50123
RIMINI: Grand Hotel Rimini €€€ Tel 055 272 30
Luxury Brunelleschi €€ ∑ grandhotelminerva.com
Parco Federico Fellini 1, 47900 Historic Map 6 D2 A panoramic terrace with a
Tel 0541 560 00 Piazza Sant’Elisabetta 3, 50122 pool gives a modern touch to
∑ grandhotelrimini.com Tel 055 273 70 one of the city’s oldest hotels.
Historic deluxe seaside ∑ hotelbrunelleschi.it The Gran Hotel Minerva’s
establishment made famous by Located in a Byzantine tower, convenient location near the
Federico Fellini. Amazing decor this place offers classy, opulent train station means that many
and ambience and a high rooms. The two-level suite, in sights are in walking distance.
standard of service. the tower itself, is definitely
worth its steep price. The Westin Excelsior €€€
Luxury Map 5 A2
David €€ Piazza d’Ognissanti 3, 50123
Florence Pensione Map 4 E3 Tel 055 271 51
Viale Michelangelo 1, 50125 ∑ westinflorence.com
Palazzo Guadagni € Tel 055 681 16 95 Guests at the Westin Excelsior
Historic Map 5 B5 ∑ davidhotel.com stay in sinfully opulent rooms,
Piazza di Santo Spirito 9, 50125 Some rooms have balconies that some with balconies that have
Tel 055 265 83 76 look out over leafy Oltrarno in views of the River Arno. The roof
∑ palazzoguadagni.com this family-owned guesthouse. terrace is exquisitely presented.
Fantastic service, a great location
and reasonable prices, but the Grifone €€
hotel really stands out for its Business
terrace and loggia – a great place Via Gaetano Pilati 20, 50136 Tuscany
to relax with a glass of wine. Tel 055 62 33 00
∑ hotelgrifonefirenze.com
Relais Il Campanile € The Grifone provides comfortable DK Choice
B&B Map 6 E1 and spacious rooms, some with a AREZZO: Badia di Pomaio €€
Via Ricasoli 10, 50125 kitchenette. Boutique
Tel 055 21 16 88 Loc. Pomaio 4, 52100
∑ relaiscampanile.it Hotel Home €€ Tel 0575 35 32 10
Boutique Map 4 F2 ∑ hotelbadiadipomaio.it
Piazza Piave 3, 50122 This superbly converted
Tel 055 24 36 68 17th-century abbey is situated
∑ hhflorence.it in a picturesque spot amidst
This stylish hotel stands out for lush gardens with a swimming
its white and extremely elegant pool and panoramic views
decor with a minimalist touch. of the medieval town below.
The suite has a private balcony Comfortable and quiet rooms
with views over Florence. with elegant furnishings. The
staff are warm and hospitable.
DK Choice
Relais Uffizi €€ AREZZO: Graziella
Romantic Map 6 D4 Patio Hotel €€
Chiasso del Buco 16, 50122 Boutique
Tel 055 267 62 39 Via Cavour 23, 52100
∑ relaisuffizi.it Tel 0575 40 19 62
Located behind the Piazza ∑ hotelpatio.it
della Signoria, this hotel is This charming hotel offers a
fantastic value for money. range of rooms decorated in
All rooms are charmingly imaginative African and Far
decorated, and the breakfast Eastern styles. The location – next
Pleasantly bright, large rooms at the Relais room looks out onto the Piazza. door to Piero della Francesca’s
Uffizi in Florence frescoes – is unbeatable.
Key to prices see p562
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