Hotel Orto de' Medici (Florence, Italy)

In the centre of the historic City of Florence, Hotel Orto de' Medici occupies a palace in a quiet street, full of original frescoes and antique furniture. Rooms are either classically-styled or more contemporary in their decoration and some have views over the rooftops and Cathedral Dome. All include minibar, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe and en-suite bathrooms. The hotel's garden, once home to Lorenzo il Magnifico's art school, is a quiet spot full of white roses and a cinammon tree. Free Wi-Fi is available and there are numerous guest sitting rooms. Guests can opt to enjoy a breakfast of croissants, fresh orange juice and cold cuts, among other items, on Hotel Orto de' Medici's terrace or in the dining area and there are several excellent restaurants less than a 10-minute walk away. The Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and the Academy of Fine Arts are nearby, as is Florence Cathedral.