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

If you are looking for Florence downtown hotel 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 Florence italy hotel 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 Florence downtown hotel

Florence and a city that it assembles a quantity unbelievable of artistic masterpieces. Florence the capital where the Renaissance is born.Florence offers a long list of treasures to the visitor to see. Some masterpieces to be seen are: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: Galleria Palatina
The collection is displayed in Palazzo Pitti in magnificent rooms with vaults frescoed by Pietro da Cortona (1637-47) and Ciro Ferri (1665). It ineludes remarkable works, particularly of the isth and 17th centuries, notably by Raphael, Andrea del Sarto and Titian. The Sala di Venere takes its name from the marble statue of the Venus Italica by Antonio Canova. The room features Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli gardens Masaccio, Payment of the Tribute Money (detalll, fresco in the Cappella Brancaccl (Brancacci Chapel) four masterpieces by Titian (Concert, c. 1510, Portrait of Iullus 11, 1545, Portrait of a Lady or 'La Bella', Portrait of Pietro Aretino ), as well as works by Rubens (Landscapes) and Salvator Rosa. In the following rooms, masterpieces by Rosso Fiorentino (Holy Conversation, 1522), Titian (Portrait of a Gentleman and Mary Magdalen), Rubens (The Four Philosophers, Consequences ofWar), Antonie Van Dyck (Portrait of Cardinal Bentivoglio), Tintoretto (Portrait of Luigi Cornaro), and Veronese (Portrait of a Man). There are also works by Giorgione (The Three Ages of Man, c. 1500), Fra' Bartolomeo (Mourning on the Dead Christ), Andrea del Sarto (St lohn the Baptist, 1523), and Bronzino Guidobaldo della Rovere). The Sala di psiche (Cupid's Room) is given over to works by Salvator Rosa. There is an important group of masterpieces by Raphael; La Velata or portrait of a Lady (1516), Madonna 'del {panduca', c. 1506, Portraits of Agnolo Doni and of Maddalena Doni , Madonna 'del Baldacchino' ('ofthe {canopy'), unfinished, Portrait of "rommaso Inghirami, Madonna 'della "Seggiola' ('of the Chair'), and La Gravida (Pregnant Woman). School of the Italian language and literature (inexhaustible and inspiring source of masterpieces and creative talents: here Dante was born and Boccaccio wrote his Decamerone) Florence is the cradle where the great movements of Humanism and the Renaissance developed. Of enormous prestige are the expressions of this cultural richness still existing today: the libraries – Nazionale, Mediceo-Laurenziana, Marucelliana and Riccardiana – and the permanent cultural institutions such as the Crusca Academy and the Georgofili Academy, theater of a dreadful attack in 1993. If to all this is added the presence of the University, of the institutes of art and research, it is easy to understand why Florence is considered a privileged international center for studies and congresses.

Florence is not only known for its art and culture but also for its great craftsmanship and antiques exhibitions as well as for Pitti Uomo, a top international fashion event. A strong connection to fashion is certainly constituted also by the famous craftsman in the tailoring, leather and footwear sectors. Special mention is deserved by the absolutely high-quality workmanship in the gold and silverware sectors.

Finally, what to say about the natural beauties that constitute the splendid framework of the world’s most well know city that has been recognized by the UNESCO Patrimony of humanity since 1982?
Splendid the views from the Piazzale Michelangelo with the Roman Basilica of San Miniato in the background, from the Forte Belvedere and from the hills of Fiesole that offer an unforgettable panorama over Florence and the Arno valley. Florence, ideal point of departure for unforgettable excursions to the Chianti wine region, to nearby Siena and to the other Tuscan pearls such as San Gimignano and Volterra.

Currently the group is composed of four Florence hotel :

- Hotel Athenaeum, Florence downtown hotel : 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, Florence downtown hotel : 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, Florence downtown hotel : 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, Florence downtown hotel : 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 “Florence downtown hotel ” 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 Florence downtown hotel and make your stay unforgettable:

1. Go on a search engine such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, Live Search
2. Type for example: Florence downtown hotel
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