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Florence's Best Hotels
In a city renowned for its splendid architec-
ture, it is hardly surprising that many of
Florence's hotels are favoured by visitors
for their charm and individual character.
Former palazzi, monasteries such as Villa
San Michele, and town villas offer a range
of accommodation, though usually at a high
price. Original features are sometimes pre-
served at the expense of modern comforts:
among the older establishments listed on
pages 250-56 we try to include those that
combine both. The hotels shown here are
a selection of the best.
Hotel Beacci Tornabuoni
This family-run former palace is
particularly welcoming and furnished
with fine antiques.
(See p253.)
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Hotel Excelsior
On a 13th-century square
near the river Arno, this
beautiful hotel epitomizes
luxury, with well-appointed
bedrooms and 19th-century
fittings.
(See p253.)
Torre di
Bellosguardo
Vast, ancient and
individual, this
imposing hilltop
tower and luxurious
villa lives up to its
name: beautiful
view.
(See p256.)
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