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You''ll feel like a Medici swanning about in this 16th century Florentine Palazzo.

Detail and ornamentation are lavishly spread throughout the salons and corridors, surprising the wanderer with frescoes, vaulted ceilings and intricate wood-carvings. While renaissance-era dŽcor prevails in the palace, which follows a traditional Florentine lay-out, the rooms are all equipped with 21st century conveniences including CD players and wireless internet.

During the French domination of Italy, an important French dignitary lived here and threw extravagant parties for the international elite, including royalty; in the mid-17th century the family of the present owner bought it and lived in it, and in 2002 it was carefully restored and is now an exclusive twelve-suite hotel.

Breakfast is served in a spacious salon with hand-crafted wood ceilings illuminated by a large original Murano chandelier. In the winter evenings, this salon becomes a sexy, candle-lit bar, accessible only to Palazzo guests and their friends. The same goes for the billiards room, as well as the in-house gym, ensuring guests absolute privacy. The beautiful rooftop terrace offers views of Florence that any Lucy Honeychurch would swoon for, and in the summer months it becomes the Palazzo bar. The service at this hotel is of a very high standard, and you have all the beauty of Florence within easy walking distance.

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An architectural jewel of the 16th century, the Palazzo Magnani Feroni belongs to the National Register of Historical Monuments of the State of Italy and was carefully restored in 2002 under the auspices of Italy''s heritage authority, ensuring a sensitive restoration that will allow future generations to enjoy it in all its splendour.

Rooms

Food

A sumptuous continental and hot breakfast is served in the 160-square metre salon, which at night becomes the candle-lit hotel bar. Features of the salon include hand-crafted wood ceilings illuminated by a large original Murano chandelier. Your newspaper of choice is brought to you at breakfast.

Light Italian meals are available throughout the day although the hotel does not have a restaurant as such.

There are plenty of restaurants in the area and the very helpful staff are more than happy to make recommendations and bookings for you.

Features & Facilities

• Bar - on the lovely rooftop terrace during the summer and inside the palace during the colder months.
• Open tea and coffee bar on each floor
• Direct telephone and WiFi internet in all rooms
• Satellite televisions in all rooms and both lounge areas.
• Billiards room
• Gymnasium
• Complimentary daily newspapers in your preferred language
• Florence shopping and restaurant guides distributed to all guests
• Private guides can be arranged for sightseeing and wine-tasting tours
• In-house appointments can be made for jewellery consultation, hair dressing, massage and beauty therapy
• 24-hour room service
• 24-hour concierge
• 12-hour personal guest service
• Security
• Complimentary light dinner for guests checking in late
• Limousine pick-up service
• Private garage
• Baby cots are provided free of charge, and babysitting can be arranged

Local Info & Activities

Palazzo Magnani Feroni lies in the heart of "old" Florence at: Borgo San Frediano 5. You are only 300 meters from the famous shopping and art district of "Via de' Tornabuoni", "Via della Vigna Nuova" and the "Ponte Vecchio" (Old Bridge). Leaving the Palace you head towards "Via della Vigna Nuova", which will lead you to "Via de' Tornabuoni" - it is here that you can peruse the shop windows of the most renowned designers of the world.

You're in Florence, so there's no shortage of things to do. Located on the other side of the Arno, a quick walk across the bridge takes you into the centre of Florence (about 15 minutes). You're a 10 minute walk from the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace, and a short walk to many fantastic restaurants and cafes.

Out of town, you have the Chianti wine region to explore. For golfers, the Ugolino course is close by.

Sustainability

An architectural jewel of the 16th century, the palace was completely restored in 2002 and is now listed by the National Register of Historical Monuments of the state of Italy. Detail and ornamentation characterises the building throughout, with frescoes, vaulted ceilings and intricate wood carvings. The renaissance d�cor prevails in this palace of traditional Florentine layout. All works and restorations at the palace were completed under the supervision and guidance of the "Belle Arti" of Italy, which protects the country's cultural heritage. The palace is privately owned by Dr. Alberto Giannotti, whose family have owned it since 1735.

The small scale of the operation - just 12 suites - keeps it relatively low-impact for a city hotel and did not involve changing any of the layout of the hotel or dividing any existing rooms.

Getting There

location

Palazzo Magnani Feroni lies in the heart of "old" Florence at: No. 5 Borgo San Frediano. You are only 300 meters from the famous shopping and art district of "Via de' Tornabuoni", "Via della Vigna Nuova" and the "Ponte Vecchio" (Old Bridge).

directions by car/taxi

Follow indication "Centro" and "Porta Romana" - enter Florence at Porta Romana and follow on to Piazza del Carmine. After the square take the first small road on your right and follow it until the end - there Borgo San Frediano begins and the Palace is located at no. 5, just before the traffic light. A private garage is located at No. 7

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Rates & Bookings

Deluxe Suite: Double room ensuite + lounge room

Executive Suite: Double room ensuite + lounge room

Junior Suite: Double room ensuite + lounge room

Standard Suite: Double room, ensuite

2 Bedroom Suites: 2 bedrooms, both ensuite. 1 lounge room. Maximum of 4 people.

High Season - Jan 9th - 13th, March 15th to July 15th, Aug 31st to Oct 31st.

Deluxe Suite: Euro630

Executive Suite: Euro530

Junior Suite: Euro440

Standard Suite: Euro380

2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite: Euro800

2 Bedroom Standard Suite: Euro450

Low Season - Jan 1st - 9th, Jan 13th to March 15th, July 15th to Aug 31st, Oct 31st to Dec 31st.

Deluxe Suite: Euro335

Executive Suite: Euro285

Junior Suite: Euro260

Standard Suite: Euro210

2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite: Euro600

2 Bedroom Standard Suite: Euro280

additional information

• Rates are p/suite based on double occupancy, except the 2 bedroom suites which are for up to 4 adults.
• Breakfast and taxes are included.
• Children under 2 years are free, sharing parents accommodation.
• Children over 2 years are charged at an extra Euro52 p/night

booking & cancellation policy

• Bookings are secured on the payment of a 15% deposit. The remaining 85% is payable on departure from the hotel.
• Cancellations received at any time after confirmation of booking will incur a cancellation fee of 10% of total cost of booking.
• Cancellations received 5 days prior to arrival date will incur a 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations received 3 or 4 days prior to arrival will incur a cancellation fee of 50%.
• Cancellations received between 3 and 2 days prior to arrival will incur a cancellation fee of 70%.
• Cancellations received 48 hours or less before arrival date will incur a cancellation fee of 100%.

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