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full of books, terrace and Jacuzzi makes it particularly popular among older travellers
(lots of retired couples). The hotel also has cheaper rooms and self-catering apartments in
nearby annexes.
LUXURY HOTEL
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Hotel L'O
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( 055 27 73 80;
www.hotelorologioflorence.com
; Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 24; d from €315;
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The type of seductive address James Bond would feel right at home in, this super-
stylish hotel oozes panache. Designed as a showcase for the (very wealthy) owner's (ex-
ceedingly expensive) luxury wristwatch collection, L'O (the hip take on its full name,
Hotel L'Orologio) has four stars, rooms named after watches and clocks pretty much
everywhere. Don't be late…
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San Lorenzo & San Marco
Academy Hostel
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HOSTEL
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( 055 239 86 65;
www.academyhostel.eu
; Via Ricasoli 9; dm €32-34, s/d €42/86, d with shared bathroom
€76; )
Cheap accommodation shouldn't compromise on comfort is the much-ap-
preciated philosophy of this modern 10-room hostel, snug on the 1st floor of Baron
Ricasoli's 17th-century
palazzo
with dreamy interior courtyard and terrace. The reception
area was once a theatre and 'dorms' sport maximum four or six beds, high moulded ceil-
ings, brightly coloured lockers and chic flower-adorned screens. No credit cards for pay-
ments under €150. Rates, unusually for a hostel, include breakfast.
Antica Dimora Johlea
( 055 463 32 92;
www.johanna.it
; Via San Gallo 80; s €50-160, d €70-220; )
This well-es-
tablished and highly regarded B&B is just one of five historic B&B residences run by
Johlea & Johanna in Florence, all scattered on or around Via San Gallo.
B&B
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Hotel Morandi alla Crocetta
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BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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