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Located in the heart of Florence, in Piazza della Repubblica, close to the Duomo and just steps away from the city’s chic boutiques and iconic landmarks. Hotel Savoy, part of Rocco Forte Hotels, is a contemporary hotel bringing a refreshing ambience to the elegant guest rooms and suites – classic contemporary guest rooms having bathrooms finished in marble and mosaics, Classic Suites adorned with sculptures and artworks. Irene, the new Florentine bistro spills out onto the piazza in the summer months and is one of the city’s most cosmopolitan spots, offering tantalising fare created by Fulvio Pierangelini. In the convivial ambience of the bar, sip cocktails from original 1950s coupe glasses. A comprehensively equipped fitness centre offers superb views over Florence, while for younger guests there’s a specially devised children’s programme including a Pinocchio workshop.
Rocco Forte's Hotel Savoy is located in the heart of Florence, renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Immerse yourself in the real Florentine art of painting with a private fresco class in the personal studio of local Firenze professional artist, Roberto Guarnieri.
Want to visit the Accademia Gallery without queuing for hours? We can arrange advance gallery tickets that provide you with queue-jump access to this world-renowned gallery.
Italy is a year round destination especially for city breaks, with a largely temperate climate with regional variations. Summers are hot especially from Rome southwards, whilst spring and autumn are mild. Winter in the south is warmer and drier than in the northern and central areas which can be much colder with snow fall in the mountainous regions.
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