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Alessandro and Sonia have turned their house into a refined place for those who love Florentine art and elegance; a warm, pretty house open to all the friends in the world. The house is placed in the heart of Florence town centre, among mediaeval mansions and magnificent monuments, and it is the ideal base to tour the city and to enjoy its special atmosphere.

Seven rooms, all different, are placed on the two different floors of the house. They are all large, well lit rooms, furnished with antiques, and some of them have a marvelous view on Piazza Della Signoria. Every room has the name of a renowned Florentine artist, whose styles contribute to distinguish one room from the other.

The guestrooms are all spacious and the decor luxurious without being pretentious. All of the rooms are air-conditioned, have satellite TV, safe, direct-dial phone, and even a computer line. Superb quality bed and bath linen are changed daily by the staff, who also refreshen the room twice a day. Bathrooms are modern, clean and functional, and equipped with a wall hair drier and a wide range of complimentary products. On the last floor of the B&B In Piazza there are 2 two-room apartments, from where the guests can enjoy a marvelous view over the Piazza della Signoria and the cathedral's dome. Both apartments are furnished with good taste and all amenities. Every apartment has a small kitchen, air conditioning, satellite TV, CD-player and radio and telephone.

Services offered include the use of bicycles - great for idly exploring the centre of Florence - and access to all the services and facilities of one of the most important fitness centres in town. Called Tropos, it offers a heated pool, jacuzzi and steam bath.

The famous breakfast may be enjoyed in your room or in the breakfast room on the first floor. Photographs on this and other pages, Daniela Braun.

ACCOMMODATION / ROOM DETAILS

Leonardo: Elegant, with antique furniture and a luxurious bathroom in rose marble. The room offers a marvelous view over the Piazza on the one hand, whereas on the other hand one can see the characteristic Via dei Magazzini.

Brunelleschi: The refined double room is equipped with antique furniture; From the room one can view a part of the piazza, the antique alley Via dei Magazzini and the cathedral's dome. The bathroom is in travertine stone and has a bath-tub. There is the possibility to use the sofa also as a third bed.

Giotto: Room with 18th century frescoes on the wall, equipped with antique furniture. From the bedroom it is possible to see the Palazzo Vecchio and the cathedral's dome. The bathroom is in red marble (rosso di Verona).

Galileo: Elegant double room with antique furniture and bathroom. From the room one has an enchanting view over the Piazza and on the other side one can view the cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore.

Botticelli: Double room with view over the Piazza on the one side and the cathedral's dome on the other. The sofa can be used as a bed for a third person. Beautiful bathroom in white and green marble.

Michelangelo: Double room also with original 18th century wall frescoes and furniture. Luxurious bathroom with shower View on Piazza della Signoria.

Suite: The suite consists of a double room and another room en suite with two sofas that can be used also as a twin-bedroom or double bed room. The bathroom is made of rose marble.

Apartment Umberto (3+2 people): The apartment is composed as follows: Living-room with sofa bed, kitchenette and dining table. Bathroom with shower. Double bedroom. Garret with one bed.

Apartment Giulio (2+2 people): The apartment is composed as follows: Living-room with sofa bed, kitchenette and dining table. Bathroom with shower.

The bed and breakfast is located near some of the best known and most interesting places in Florence. It's just a few steps away from Piazza della Signoria ( Palazzo Vecchio), the churches of S. Croce and Orsanmichele, and the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. It's also in the middle of the most luxurious areas for shopping, where you'll find the ateliers of Prada, Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Ferragamo and of the best known Italian and foreign stylists. You can also easily find several shops of handicraftsmen, goldsmiths (including the famous ones on the Ponte Vecchio), decorators, antique dealers and specialists in bronze chasing and casting, all examples of the Florentine style.

Via Curtatone e Montanara 14, 50053 Empoli, Florence, Italy