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Category description
-(l)-luxury hotel
Property type - full service, historical, hotel
A member of the starwood luxury collection
Deluxe 5 star boutique hotel located in the city
Center overlooking the arno river featuring
Florentine style rooms with frescoes/ tapestries
And unique views.
Located on piazza ognissanti overlooking the river
Arno. the grand hotel stands in the heart of the
Historic centre within walking distance from the
Most famous works of art and the elegant shopping
Area. the hotels design expresses the typical
Elements of the renaissance florentine
Architecture. the fine decor/ the precious marble
And the stain glass gives the grand hotel an
Imprint of fine and unique elegance. the hotel
During the renaissance age has been the formal
Residence of noble and important families among
Them the most famous has been the medici family
Which ran the city as an independent state for more
Than three centuries. during the mid 18 century the
Building was transformed into a hotel called
-grand hotel royal de la paix-. it became part of
The ciga group in 1957/ the hotel was closed in
1974 until 1986. during those years the grand hotel
Had been completely restored and renovated bringing
The building back to the splendor of its glorious
Days. the public areas are richly furbished with
Pieces of antiques/ decorated with the finest
Italian marbles and precious stain glass/ give the
Grand hotel an unique and elegant atmosphere.
A landmark of history and tradition, the Grand Hotel, Florence faces a small Renaissance square, overlooking Florence's river Arno. Named to Condư Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List as well as Condư Nast Traveler's 2001 Readers' Choice Awards List, the hotel is indeed a special place in a very special city. Since its inauguration, this splendid former 18th century palace, located near some of the world's finest museums, has been the hotel of preference for discerning international travelers in Florence. With its richly appointed rooms, attentive service and beautiful historic setting, the Grand Hotel is a Florentine masterpiece that bridges the centuries.
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