If you are looking for hotel 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.

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

As already mentioned, if you are interested in finding a 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 Hotel in Florence

Dante Alighieri and the birth of the Italian language, great artists such as Giotto and Michelangelo, monuments and museums, local wars and civic virtues, Chianti and the great food, the Iively character of the people: these are just some of the reasons why the most important Tuscan city, situated on the River Arno at the foot of the Fiesole hills, is associated to such an extent with Italian national identity.

If a person thinks of Florence, this person think the "Duomo".This exceptional cathedral of Florence, with the Battistero opposite, features the large simple lines of the Gothic style typical of Florence. At first sight a harmonious whole, the impressively massive Duomo is in fact the result of numerous additions over the centuries. Building was started in 1296 by Arnolfo di Cambio, suspended when he died (c. 1310), and then continued on a larger scale in 1331 and again in 1357, under the direction of Francesco Talenti. In 1378 the centrai nave vault was completed, and in 1380 the si de alsles, The octagon tribunes were finished by 1421, and on these Brunelleschi's cupola was constructed between 1420 and 1436. The half-completed originai facade by Arnolfo di Cambio was demolished in 1587 and rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. The original colored marble flanks are fundamental to the magnificence of the building. When you enter through the Porta dei Canonici", the vast tribune* opens out, with three large polygonal apses, and smaller intermediate ones. Above rises the lofty octagonal drum supporting the enormous ribbed Cupola** by Brunelleschi. On the left flank is the early 15th-century richly decorated Gothic Renaissance Porta della Mandorla (Almond Door)*. In the gable, Assumption of the Virgin, a high relief by Nanni di Banco (1414-1421), and in the lunette, Annunciation, a mosaic by Domenico and Davide Ghirlandaio (1491). The simple, harmonious lines ofthe Latin-cross interior create an impression of majesty and austerity, illuminated by stained glass windows by Lorenzo Ghiberti in the apses.

A staircase descends from the znd bay of the right aisle to the remains of St Reparata, the ancient cathedral demolished in 1375.

The great Cupola* by Brunelleschi, soaring to a height of 91m above the octagon, is decorated by a fresco of the Last Judgement by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari (1572-79); below, eight 16th-century statues of the apostles. To the left of the octagon is the Sagrestia delle Messe*, or Mass Sacristy: here Lorenzo the Magnificent took refuge from the Pazzi conspiracy, on the day that his brother Giuliano was killed (26 April1478). The sacristy has a bronze door* and a lunette (Resurrection*) by Luca della Robbia (1444). The climb up to the cupola (463 steps) starts from the end of the /eft aisle. It is worth it: the dome structure can be seen more dosely, and the view* from the walkway around the lantern (107m) is fantastico In the 3rd bay, equestrian memorial to Iohn Hawkwood**, painted by Paolo Uccello (1436); in the 2nd, equestrian memorial to Niccolò da Tolentino*, painted by Andrea del Castagno (1456).

Currently the group is composed of four Florence hotel :

- Hotel Athenaeum, Hotel in 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, Hotel in 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, Hotel in 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, Hotel in 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 “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 Hotel in Florence and make your stay unforgettable:

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