Grand Hotel Villa Medici Florence is one of the enchanting landmarks of Florence. Once an 18th century Palazzo, the infinitely lovely 5 stars Villa Medici Florence is located in a tree-covered site with its own garden right in the very center of the old city near all points of interest. The Villa Medici is a real find for the sophisticated traveler. Many rooms offer breathtaking views of the City of Florence. The building that dates back to the XVIII century and houses the Grand Hotel Villa Medici is located in a quite part of the town, a short walk to the Lungarno with a white facade. The lobby is large and very attractively furnished in a decorative style that is traditional and elegant with many antique pieces of furniture. A very nice and beautifully decorated sitting area can be found in a room next to the lobby : marble floor, paintings, sofas covered with special textile, traditional style furniture. The rooms vary in size but generally large are kept in exceptionally good condition along with the bathrooms. Rooms are very traditional and excellently appointed to a very high standard with many pieces of antique furniture. There is a particular care for every details. * "Lorenzo de Medici" Restaurant: The hotel restaurant, "Lorenzo de Medici", offers fine Florentine and Italian cuisine. In the summer, guests can have breakfast, lunch and dinner on the outdoor terrace by the swimming pool. The Grill Lorenzino offers International, Italian and Florentine cuisine and incorporates fresh fish specialties. * The American Bar "Cosimo" features live piano music in the summer. Other hotel features include a piano bar, cocktail lounge, health club, fitness center and conference room. * The Grand Hotel Villa Medici is the only hotel to offer a garden with a pool in the middle of the historical center and near to the most prestigious boutiques. The Sireneuse club, with sauna, Turkish bath and technogym is open at all hours to hotel customers. * The meeting center is ideal for any conference need and it provides two large halls overlooking the city of Florence. The Royal Hall, on the first floor is especially suited for high level business meetings. Among its facilities; sound amplification, an illuminated panel, a slide projector with screen, video and DVD player. * The hotel offers 103 single and double rooms and suites (junior and penthouse), featuring ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and decorated with precious fabrics and antique furniture. * All rooms are furthermore equipped with direct dial phone, individually controlled air conditioning, satellite and Pay TV, mini bar, Internet connection and safe. * The suites are equipped with fax and the penthouse suites, located on the top floor, feature a splendid panoramic view on the city and the surrounding hills. Grand Hotel Villa Medici is located near the Arno River and the Santa Maria Novella square. You can walk to most major attractions, including the Uffizi Gallery (about a 20 minute walk), the Duomo of Florence, Bargello Museum and other attractions. Grand Hotel Villa Medici is a real find for the sophisticated traveler... * Peretola Airport - 5 km * Santa Maria Novella Train Station - 0.5 km * Fortezza Da Basso Exhibition Center - 1 km * Uffizi Gallery - 1 km * Via Tornabuoni Shopping Area - 0.5 km