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-(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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