Are you looking for a 4 star hotel florence for a vacation or a business stay in Florence, the cradle of Renaissance? Let’s see together how to arrive, in which 4 star hotel Florence to lodge and how to spend your time in the capital of Tuscany.

If you are looking for a 4 star hotel in Florence to spend a pleasant vacation or a week-end in the Tuscan city, it is probable that you have been attracted by the artistic charm of this Tuscan city or, alternatively, that your stay is motivated by cultural events, temporary exhibitions or by congresses and conferences linked to the business world.

As already mentioned, if you are interested in finding a 4 star hotel in Florence for your stay in Tuscany, Panorama Hotels, a hotel group and not a tourist portal exclusively finalized to sell standardized stay packages, certainly represents the ideal solution, offering a range of different proposals meeting the demands of all types of Clientele.

Begun in 1987, our group has developed its activity expressing a specific regard toward every single Guest in a personalized way, putting at the center of attention the Guest’s desires and expectations.

And it is to emphasize exactly this aspect that in 2004 the Hotel Athenaeum was inaugurated. In a context that combines contemporary design, modern style and classical materials with art and culture – that have made Florence one of the most admired cities of the world – every detail has been studied for putting the Guest at the center of our small universe. A universe made of smiles and kindness, but also of dynamism and professionalism: our “personal” style.

Welcome to 4 star hotel in Florence

Florence, major tourist destination at the international level, owes its universally recognized fame to the extraordinary richness of its artistic heritage, to its elegant aspect and to the natural beauties surrounding it.

The artistic treasures of the museums, of the churches and of the historical center are indeed the greatest attraction for the millions of worldwide visitors that every year visit Florence and its beauties. In this respect, how not to mention the Uffizi with the Vasari corridor (certainly the most important art gallery of Italy and one of the most famous of the world, housing masterpieces of Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Piero della Francesca, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Tintoretto, Raffaello etc., representing a broad cross-section of all Italian painting from its origins to the XVIII century), the Accademia with Michelangelo’s David, the Palazzo Pitti Gallery, the Bargello museum and the Palazzo Vecchio.

The treasures of Florence: Basilica di Santa Croce
An important example of Fiorentine Gothic architecture, the basilica is famous as the resting piace of some eminent Italia ns. lt was built to a design by Arnolfo di Cambio between 1295 and 1385, but the marble facade and campanile date from the 19th century. The large, simple interior, is divided into a spacious, light centrai nave and two aisles by ogiva l arches on large columns, and has an open beamed ceiling. The walls are lined with tombs, monuments and plaques in memory of celebrities. Along the right aisle is the isth-centurv tomb of Michelangelo, Dante's cenotaph (1829), the monument to Vittorio Alfieri by Antonio Canova (1810), and the tombs of Niccolò Machiavelli, Gioachino Rossini and Ugo Foscolo. Aiso found on this side are the magnificent marble pulpit by Benedetto da Maiano, a high-relief Annunciation* by Donatello (c. 1435) and the monument to Leonardo Bruni, a work by Bernardo Rossellino (1444-45), and prototype of Fiorentine Renaissance tombs. At the end of the right transept ls the Cappella Baroncelli, frescoed with Scenes from the Life of the Virgin, a masterpiece by Taddeo Gaddi (1332-38).

Currently the group is composed of four Florence hotel :

- Hotel Athenaeum, 4 star hotel Florence : Contemporary Design, art and business in Florence just a few steps from the Accademia and Michelangelo’s David. New 4 star unique and elegant hotel in the historical center of Florence.
- Hotel Villa Carlotta, 4 star hotel Florence: for lovers of atmosphere and relaxation in a prestigious patrician villa a few steps from the Pitti Palace, situated in the green area of Florence, at the foot of Piazzale Michelangelo and close to the Old Bridge.
- Hotel Botticelli, 3 star hotel Florence : 16th Century building in the heart of the historical center of Florence represents the perfect choice for those who love history and art. Renaissance and charm are at home in this small jewel in the heart of Florence. A few steps from the principal monuments, museums and famous shopping areas.
- Hotel Meridiana, 3 star hotel Florence : another interesting option, represents the best combination between comfort and convenience for both leisure and business in Florence. In the area around Piazza Della Libertà, a few steps from the historical center of Florence, it is located in an ideal position to reach the congressional centre of Florence.

The four Florence hotel , that share an absolutely strategic location – both for leisure and business stays – and a constant eye to satisfy in every detail the Guest’s desires with dynamic and efficient service, present a real panorama of offers and diversified solutions able to meet any type of request in the “4 star hotel Florence ” sector.

Finally, particular attention has been given to dining: our group offers, in fact, two Restaurants
- Restaurant “Il Bobolino” at Hotel Villa Carlotta Florence, and
- Restaurant “Riflessi” at Hotel Athenaeum Florence
where, in refined and pleasant environments, both an Italian creative cuisine and updated dishes of the Tuscan tradition are proposed , based on the quality of the products.
The “Patio” of the Restaurant Riflessi offers the possibility to taste exquisite dishes, while immersed in a bucolic atmosphere and in the sound of small waterfalls.

In short, this is what you have to do to find a 4 star hotel Florence and make your stay unforgettable:

1. Go on a search engine such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, Live Search
2. Type for example: 4 star Hotel Florence
3. Analyze the results
4. You will find portals such as www.panoramahotelsitaly.com (official website) where you can choose one of the hotels presented
5. Choose the hotel which better meets your needs and budget. Some examples of hotels: Hotel Athenaeum, Hotel Villa Carlotta, Hotel Botticelli, Hotel Meridiana
6. Book through the application form