Reasons to Recommend: Experience one of the world''s oldest and most beautiful cities from our quiet garden sanctuary, flanked by historic buildings and lush with modern amenities. Be near the best Florence has to offer while enjoying the rest and relaxation of a modern urban resort at luxury Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Featuring 116 luxury hotel rooms and suites; state-of-the-art fitness facility; a seasonal outdoor pool with gorgeous views of the garden; spa featuring ten spa treatment rooms with VIP suite; authentic flavours and feshest ingredients served at Hotel''s three restaurants and bars; around the clock Business Centre; the Garden: Giardino della Gherardesca, a sanctuary of giant shade trees, vast lawns and vibrant flowers; family oriented activities and children amenities.

Reasons to Recommend: Featuring panoramic views of Florence and the Arno River, Portrait Firenze offers luxurious rooms with handcrafted furniture. This hotel is 30 metres from the famous bridge Ponte Vecchio.

Reasons to Recommend: This 18th century villa offers luxury rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and a marble bathroom. Set in a peaceful garden, the hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station.

Reasons to Recommend: Villa Cora is a 19th-century building surrounded by a park with outdoor swimming pool. Just 2 km from the centre of Florence and Santa Maria Novella Train Station, it offers free parking. Wi-Fi is also free.

Reasons to Recommend: Set along the Arno River with stunning views of the Ponte Vecchio, The St. Regis Florence is set in a historic building designed by Brunelleschi. Boasting a Michelin-starred restaurant, this 5-star hotel features a spa and gym, and luxury rooms with antique furnishings.

Reasons to Recommend: Hotel Lungarno is less than 100 metres from Florence's Ponte Vecchio, and offers free WiFi throughout, a unique, modern atmosphere as well as exceptional views.

Reasons to Recommend: Hotel Savoy is located in the heart of Florence, halfway between the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral. The rooms boast an elegant contemporary style, which combines Italian design with artworks inspired by local fashion houses.

Reasons to Recommend: Set in a 15th-century building, Hotel Bernini Palace is a 5-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio. It features antique furniture and Murano-glass chandeliers.Some rooms are decorated in a classic style. Others boast Renaissance Florence décor with period tapestry and canopy beds. They all come with a satellite flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.Guests can enjoy the panoramic views from the terrace, furnished with tables and chairs. The stylish La Chiostrina Restaurant serves national and international dishes. The lounge bar makes excellent cocktails and a buffet breakfast is provided daily.The lobby at Bernini Palace Hotel is decorated with a mix of Italian and Moroccan styles.

Reasons to Recommend: Located on the banks of River Arno in Florence's historic Piazza Ognissanti, The Westin Excelsior offers luxurious rooms and suites, many overlooking the river and the Oltrarno area. Ponte Vecchio is 900 metres away.

Reasons to Recommend: This hotel is a historical landmark, with modern adaptations of classical beauty. Built in the 12th century, this is one of the oldest hotels in Italy. It is located in the pedestrian zone of Florence's historical centre, just off the Piazza della Signoria square, close to the Palazzo Vecchio, Fountain of Neptune, Duomo, 11th-century Baptistery, Uffizi gallery and Ponte Vecchio. Art galleries, exclusive shops and boutiques can be found nearby on Via dei Tornabuoni. The hotel has 72 rooms, all equipped with Wi-Fi access, air conditioning, TV, desk and toiletries. The design of each room combines the charm of classical with modern furnishings in shades of cream, ivory and red. It offers a lounge bar with a wide selection of wines and cocktails. Every morning a breakfast buffet is served.

Reasons to Recommend: The luxury Villa Tolomei Hotel&Resort is surrounded by a 20-hectare garden with vineyards, olive groves and an outdoor pool. It is within 4 km of the historic centre of Florence and the Boboli Gardens.

Reasons to Recommend: Ville Sull'Arno offers accommodation in Florence, right on the banks of the river Arno. It features a restaurant and a free wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Free WiFi access is available.

Reasons to Recommend: This upscale hotel enjoys an outstanding location at the heart of the bustling, medieval neighbourhood of San Frediano, a mere 5-minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio and the city's finest shopping district, all within the historical centre of Florence. Guests will find restaurants, bars and nightspots, as well as shops and links to the public transport network, all within 500 metres of the hotel. The Uffizi Gallery is 800 metres away and it is 900 metres to the Duomo and 1 km to the Accademia. Florence Airport is just 6 km away. Housed in an imposing 15th-century mansion, this luxurious hotel showcases a variety of spacious and light-filled suites offering an unparalleled luxury and comfort to cater foe needs of even the most demanding guests. Visitors may wake up to a sumptuous a la carte breakfast, enjoy a drink from the bar or keep in fit in the well-equipped gym. There is also a fantastic terrace offering panoramic views over the city.

Reasons to Recommend: Set in a prime location of Florence, Best Western Hotel River puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Best Western Hotel River. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Best Western Hotel River is an excellent choice from which to explore Florence or to simply relax and rejuvenate.