Hotel Bernini Palace

About Hotel Bernini Palace

Situated in the heart of Florence/ the Bernini Palace Hotel is proud of its very privileged position within a 15th century palace which once belonged to Florentine bankers . The building/ quoted by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy/ is at short distance from the most important city sites including the Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi. A palace rich of history. The Parliament Hall of the hotel decorated with frescoes relates to the time when Florence was once capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The stylish surrounding of the Bernini Lounge Bar and of the Chiostrina Restaurant is the ideal location where clients can taste appetizing dishes and creative cocktails. All room are sumptuously decorated with fine furniture/ rich fabrics and shimmering Murano glass chandeliers . Charming and elegant in every detail the hotel sum up the very essence of the Florentine hospitality. Please note that as of 1st July 2011 a City Tax will be introduced in the city of Florence. This will be a fixed stay contribution for all the client staying in the city of Florence. The contribution for 5 stars hotels is EURO 5.00 per person/per day- up to a maximum of 10 consecutive nights.

The Hotel Bernini Palace/ offers its visitors the chance to live the Florentine experience involving all the senses . During a stay here you can enjoy the very best Tuscan cuisine and at the same time admire the world capital of Renaissance art. There is something to suit all tastes. A few steps away is the medieval part of the city/ including Palazzo Vecchio and the area of Santa Croce with its piazza and imposting gothic church with frescoes by Giotto . Close by are the Uffizi Gallery/ Piazza della Signoria and Piazza San Giovanni/ dominated by the massive structure of the Battistero with the Ghiberti doors/ the Giotto bell tower and the enormous Brunelleschi Dome . Follow a route through the artisan traditions of the city/ along the Ponte Vecchio/ the symbol of the city and still home to numerous goldsmiths/ up to the area around Palazzo Pitti where there are craftsmen working with china and lather as well as osterias offering the best Chianti wines . For those who love to stop/ a trip along Via Tornabuoni is a must/ it is the temple of Italian fashion and luxury . For antique lovers there are various shops in via Maggio and it is worth visiting the flea market in Santa Croce where the odd valuable period pieces can still be picked up.