Historic Hotels in Florence, Italy
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Helvetia and Bristol Hotel. Florence.
This legendary hotel in the centre of Florence boasts connections to both historic Italian figures and those from the wider world.
This legendary hotel in the centre of Florence boasts connections to both historic Italian figures and those from the wider world.
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The St Regis. Florence.
On the banks of the Arno, Florence’s St. Regis has welcomed the likes of Queen Victoria in its long and illustrious history. And it remains the hotel of choice for many discerning visitors to the city.
On the banks of the Arno, Florence’s St. Regis has welcomed the likes of Queen Victoria in its long and illustrious history. And it remains the hotel of choice for many discerning visitors to the city.
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Hotel Porta Rossa. Florence.
It's Florence’s oldest de facto hotel, and if you enter the Porta Rossa you'll be treading the same ground as the likes of Byron and Balzac.
It's Florence’s oldest de facto hotel, and if you enter the Porta Rossa you'll be treading the same ground as the likes of Byron and Balzac.
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Astoria Firenze. Florence.
Composed of two former palaces, The Astoria can boast a notable connection to one of the greatest works in the English language.
Composed of two former palaces, The Astoria can boast a notable connection to one of the greatest works in the English language.
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Hotel Degli Orafi. Florence.
Combine some magnificent ancient architecture with a connection to an Oscar-winning film and you have a very, very special place to stay indeed.
Combine some magnificent ancient architecture with a connection to an Oscar-winning film and you have a very, very special place to stay indeed.
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The Albergotto. Florence.
Most famous in her native England as the author of Middlemarch and Silas Marner, it was at the Albergotto that George Eliot spent time in 1860.
Most famous in her native England as the author of Middlemarch and Silas Marner, it was at the Albergotto that George Eliot spent time in 1860.
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Villa Aurora. Fiesole.
Popular with 19th century British nobility, Queen Victoria is said to have found rest and relaxation at this hotel overlooking Florence.
Popular with 19th century British nobility, Queen Victoria is said to have found rest and relaxation at this hotel overlooking Florence.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Florence that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email ([email protected]) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.