Top Suites of Florence - Elite Traveler

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THE GRAND HOTEL FLORENCE

Royal Suite

K sng pns: In perfect Renaissance style, the Royal

Suite offers guests the splendor of dcor inspired by the

Medici court. The space is adorned with hand-decorated

wooden columns, coffered ceilings, frescoes, silks and

brocade window treatments.

Snd srvcs: A let of prime rib was specially cooked

by the hotel chef for the puppy of a patron.

S: 15th century Florentine Renaissance, 2006

Spc mns: Acqua di Parma toiletries, Bang &

Olufsen music system, iPod speaker system

Sqr fg: 645

Nmbr f rms n s: Two (a third connecting room is

optional)

Nmbr f bhrms: Two

Nmbr f rms nd ss n h: 107 rooms, 16 suites

Whs sp hr? Luciano Pavarotti, Kevin Costner,

Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Campbell

Ngh r: $4,995

lcn: 1, Piazza Ognissanti

Cnc: General Manager Valentino Bertolini,

Phone: 39-055-27-151; Fax: 39-055-21-0278;

Email: [email protected];

Website: www.luxurycollection.com/grandorence

MASTER BEDROOM / ROYAL SUITE

LIVING AREA / ROYAL SUITE



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WESTIN EXCELSIOR FLORENCE

Belvedere Suite

Ky sng ons: The Belvedere Suite is located on the top

oor, giving its large terrace spectacular views of the nearby

Tuscan countryside, the citys terracotta rooftops and other

landmarks of Florence. An in-room spa program makes

sure a basket holding bottled water, owers, customized

relaxation music, dark chocolate and a selection of

aromatherapy oils is waiting in your sui te.

Sno scs: A personal shopper leads guests to

Florences most exclusive boutiques.

Sy: 18th century Florentine, 2005

Sc mns: Comfort Zone spa products,

Bang & Olufsen music system, iPod speakers

Sq foog: 430

Nmb of ooms n s: One

Nmb of bhooms: One and one half-bath

Nmb of ooms n ss n ho: 171 rooms, 16 suites

Whos s h? Sophia Loren, Roberto Benigni,

John Travolta and Kelly Preston, Rod Stewart

Nghy : $4,557

locon: 3,Piazza Ognissanti

Conc: General Manager Valentino Bertolini,

Phone: 39-055-27-151; Fax: 39-055-21-0278;


Website: www.starwoodhotels.com

HOTEL SAVOY

Suite repuBBliCa

Ky sng ons: Soaring 15-foot ceilings, sophisticated

design and a balcony with a view over the Piazza della

Repubblica make this the suite of choice for VIPs. Find

yourself at the center of Florence with all the major sites

a short walk away.

Sno scs: The head concierge once helped a pop

star escape a waiting throng by disguising him as a porter.

Sy: Modern Italian, by Olga Polizzi, refurbished in May 2000

Sc mns: Bang & Olufsen entertainment elec-

tronics, mini-bar with full-size products, Ex Voto bathroom

amenities

Sq foog: 648

Nmb of ooms n s: Two

Nmb of bhooms: One

Nmb of ooms n ss n ho: 88 rooms, 14 suites

Whos s h? Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio,

Eric Clapton, Hugh Jackman, Stella McCartney

Nghy : $4,069

locon: 7,Piazza Della Repubblica

Conc: General Manager Stefano Gegnacorsi,

Phone: 39-055-27-35-1; Fax: 39-055-27-35-888;


Website: www.hotelsavoy.it

MASTER BEDROOM / BELVEDERE SUITE

SITTING ROOM VIEW / BELVEDERE SUITE

LIVING AREA / SUITE REPUBBLICA



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HOTEL SAVOY

Suite Repubblica

Ky sng ons: Soaring 15-foot ceilings, sophisticated de-

sign and a balcony with a view over the Piazza della Repubbli-

ca make this the suite of choice for VIPs. Find yourself at the

center of Florence with all the major sites a short walk away.

Sndo srvs: The head concierge once helped a pop

star escape a waiting throng by disguising him as a porter.

Sy: Modern Italian, by Olga Polizzi, refurbished in May 2000

S mns: Bang & Olufsen entertainment elec-

tronics, mini-bar with full-size products, Ex Voto bathroom

amenities

Sqr foog: 648

Nmr of rooms n s: Two

Nmr of hrooms: One

Nmr of rooms nd ss n ho: 88 rooms, 14 suites

Whos s hr? Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio,

Eric Clapton, Hugh Jackman, Stella McCartney

Nghy r: $4,069

loon: 7,Piazza Della Repubblica

con: General Manager Stefano Gegnacorsi,

Phone: 39-055-27-35-1; Fax: 39-055-27-35-888;


Website: www.hotelsavoy.it

BEDROOM VIEW / SUITE REPUBBLICA LIVING AREA / SUITE REPUBBLICA

MASTER BEDROOM / SUITE REPUBBLICA



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VILLA SAN MICHELE

The Chapel

K sng nts: Right out of ARoom with a View, this

suite, high in the hills of Fiesole just north of Florence,

offers panoramic views of the city and the hotels enchanting

loggia that was once a 15th century monastery. The sui tes

525-square-foot private garden is surrounded by an original

Etruscan stone quarry.

Stndt srvcs: The concierge worked with the best

designers in Florence to procure a bridal gown for a visiting

guest whose luggage was lost.

St: Classic Italian, by Federico Forquet, refurbished 2006

Sc mnts: Flowers, fruit and spumanti, Bulgari

amenities, bathrobes, slippers

Sqr ftg: 753

Nmbr f rms n st: Two

Nmbr f btrms: One

Nmbr f rms nd sts n t: 21 rooms, 25 suites

Ws st r? Naomi Campbell, Sally Field,

Steve Martin, Julia Roberts, Kevin Spacey, Calista Flockhart

Ngt rt: $1,626

lctn: 4, Via Doccia, Fiesole

Cntct: General Manager Franco Girasoli,

Phone: 39-055-567-8219; Fax: 39-055-567-8250;


Website: www.orient-express.com

VILLA MANGIACANE

Royal SuiTe

K sng nts: This grand Italian villa on the outskirts of

Florence was originally designed for the Mangiacane family

with a grand suite terrace that overlooks the Chianti hills

and Florentine skyline with the Duomo taking center-stage.

A silver Indian wedding bed (much larger than a king bed),

replace, steam bath and Jacuzzi inspire guests to play duke

for a day.

Stndt srvcs: Personal tasting of Mangiacanes three

wines and one-on-one cooking classes are musts.

St: Classic Italian Villa, 2006

Sc mnts: Bath products by Ofcina de Tournabuoni,

Mangiacane olive oil, personal hammam, complimentary wine

Sqr ftg: 2,152

Nmbr f rms n st: Three

Nmbr f btrms: One and one half-bath

Nmbr f rms nd sts n t: 26

Ws st r? Mario Batali, Sting, Rothschild family,

Wolfgang Puck, executives from Bentley motors

Ngt rt: $4,300

lctn: Via Faltignano, San Casciano

Cntct: General Manager Tanja Von Arnim,

Phone: 39-055-829-0123; Fax: 39-055-829-0358;


Website: www.mangiacane.it

MASTER BEDROOM / THE CHAPEL

MASTER BATH / THE CHAPEL

MASTER BATH / ROYAL SUITE

MASTER BEDROOM / ROYAL SUITE



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HOTEL LUNGARNO

Picasso suite

Ky llng pn: Watch the men from the local rowing

club glide through the Arno next to the Ponte Vecchio from

this suites oor-to-ceiling windows. A private balcony and

a king-sized walk-in shower add a sense of luxury at this

sophisticated Italian address.

snd v: Request a private in-room dinner on your

balcony cooked by a private chef who once worked for the

Ferragamo family.

syl: Contemporary classic, by Michele Bnan, 1997

spl mn: A Picasso painting, full-size body care

products by Lungarno Details

sq fg: 753

Nmb f m n : Two

Nmb f bhm: One

Nmb f m nd n hl: 73

Wh lp h? Spike Lee, Alain Ducasse

Nghly : $1,775

Ln: 1, Borgo San Jacopo

cn: General Manager Sandro Alfano,

Phone: 39-055-2726-4000; Fax: 39-055-2726-4444;


Website: www.lungarnohotels.com

LIVING AREA / PICASSO SUITE

J.K. PLACE

Master suite

Ky llng pn: This elegant, residential-style suite offers

a view on the historic square of Santa Maria Novella in the

heart of Florence and also provides a romantic four-poster

bed, replace, crystal chandelier and walk-in closet.

snd v: The concierge can open museum doors

that are usually closed to the public.

syl: Contemporary with an artsy touch, by Michele Bnan,

2003

spl mn: LG plasma TV, Bang & Olufsen cordless

phone, Louis XVI working replace

sq fg: 600

Nmb f m n : One

Nmb f bhm: One

Nmb f m nd n hl: 20

Wh lp h? Boy George, Kylie Minogue, Duran Duran

Nghly : $1,500

Ln: 7, Piazza Santa Maria Novella

cn: General Manager Ori Kafri,

Phone: 39-055-264-5181; Fax: 39-055-265-8387;

Email: [email protected]; Website: www.jkplace.com

MASTER BEDROOM / MASTER SUITE



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top suites

HOTEL LUNGARNO

Picasso suite

Ky llng pn: Watch the men from the local rowing

club glide through the Arno next to the Ponte Vecchio from

this suites oor-to-ceiling windows. A private balcony and

a king-sized walk-in shower add a sense of luxury at this

sophisticated Italian address.

snd v: Request a private in-room dinner on your

balcony cooked by a private chef who once worked for the

Ferragamo family.

syl: Contemporary classic, by Michele Bnan, 1997

spl mn: A Picasso painting, full-size body care

products by Lungarno Details

sq fg: 753

Nmb f m n : Two

Nmb f bhm: One

Nmb f m nd n hl: 73

Wh lp h? Spike Lee, Alain Ducasse

Nghly : $1,775

Ln: 1, Borgo San Jacopo

cn: General Manager Sandro Alfano,

Phone: 39-055-2726-4000; Fax: 39-055-2726-4444;


Website: www.lungarnohotels.com

LIVING AREA / PICASSO SUITE

J.K. PLACE

Master suite

Ky llng pn: This elegant, residential-style suite offers

a view on the historic square of Santa Maria Novella in the

heart of Florence and also provides a romantic four-poster

bed, replace, crystal chandelier and walk-in closet.

snd v: The concierge can open museum doors

that are usually closed to the public.

syl: Contemporary with an artsy touch, by Michele Bnan,

2003

spl mn: LG plasma TV, Bang & Olufsen cordless

phone, Louis XVI working replace

sq fg: 600

Nmb f m n : One

Nmb f bhm: One

Nmb f m nd n hl: 20

Wh lp h? Boy George, Kylie Minogue, Duran Duran

Nghly : $1,500

Ln: 7, Piazza Santa Maria Novella

cn: General Manager Ori Kafri,

Phone: 39-055-264-5181; Fax: 39-055-265-8387;

Email: [email protected]; Website: www.jkplace.com

MASTER BEDROOM / MASTER SUITE



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lives large

On-site call centre:

1-877-HALFMOONhalfmoon.com

The best of villa living 5, 6, or

7 bedrooms, private swimming pool

and your very own butler, housekeeper

and cook. All set on a beautiful400-acre estate with all the amenities

of a world-class resort, including golf,

tennis, dolphin lagoon, horseback

riding, Anancy Childrens Village and

Fern Tree, The Spa at Half Moon, our

new luxurious spa oasis.

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Coming soon to florenCe:

PAlAZZo tornABUoni

This fall lovers of Florence will be able to reside in their own palace suite in the heart of the city by

becoming one of the 288 members of Palazzo Tornabuoni, the rst urban residence club in Italy.

Each of the 36 luxuriously furnished residences, designed by Michele Bnan, offers unique archi-

tectural details including 30-foot ceilings, Bof ki tchens and historically inspired accoutrements.

Home to the Medici Family in the 15th century, the palace offers members the unique opportunity

to own a piece of Florentine history and culture: In one two-bedroom suite a plaque was discovered

declaring it the site of the worlds rst opera, another suite has priceless frescoes commissioned

by Pope Leo de Medici, and many of the rooms have carved wooden ceilings and ornate replaces.

If its not the clubs Maserati that picks members up at the airport or the stunning restoration of

the 36 towers that make ownership of Palazzo Tornabuoni the hottest real estate ticket in town, its

the exclusive access the club provides to Florences inner circle. As an owner you will have direct

access to the nest private art collections, museums and art galleries in Florence and Tuscany,

private wine-tasting tours to Tuscanys most exclusive wineries, visits to family estates for hunting

wild boar and pheasant, or a trip to the famed Lorenzo Villoresi perfumery where Mr. Villoresi will

consult and design a personal fragrance and bath line for you.

Palazzo Tornabuoni will be managed by Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, which will allow mem-

bers to experience the same level of service that guests at other Four Seasons properties have

become accustomed to. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze will also be entering the city scene with a

117-room hotel ten minutes from the city center. Book the Della Gherardesca Suite for its restored

frescoes occupying the noble oor of the Palazzo Della Gherardesca ($27,500 per night).

Prices for membership at Palazzo Tornabuoni start at: studios for $210,000, one-bedrooms for

$319,000 and two- to three-bedrooms for $528,000.

Contact: Sales Director Michael Brod, Phone: 39-055-266-041 or (866) 753-6667;

Email: [email protected]; Website: www.palazzotornabuoni.com

EXTERIOR / PALAZZO TORNABUONI INTERIOR / PALAZZO TORNABUONI

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