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Former Florentine residence nestled between the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi
Gallery, Hotel degli Orafi is now a gorgeous four star hotel which still
conserves its historic past, dating back to the 13th century. Its
interior, carefully restored, houses wonderful frescos and beautiful
ceilings built and painted during the Florentine Renaissance that beg to
be admired. Hotel degli Orafi is a hot property not only for its prime
city location but also for the warm welcome and excellent service
lavished upon its guests.
Hotel degli Orafi features 42 delightfully refurbished rooms, all with
modern furniture, wall-to-wall carpet or parquet and featuring private
marble bathrooms, with bathrobes, a telephone and make-up mirror. The
hotel is also very popular for its “Room with a View”, immortalized in
James Ivory's romantic film of the same name, with its magnificent
terrace overlooking the Ponte Vecchio and views of the hills that
surround the city. Furthermore, certain rooms overlook the Arno, the
Accademia dei Georgofili, Palazzo Vecchio, Vasari Corridor and
Brunelleschi's dome. In the morning, a hearty breakfast buffet is served
in a sumptuous breakfast room with frescos and an elaborate 18th century
ceiling; a refreshing drink in the cocktail bar situated on the rooftop
which offers the best views of the Arno River and the Duomo.
The Hotel degli Orafi is situated in the heart of Firenze's historic
centre a short distance from some of the most visited monuments, such as
the Cathedral (Duomo), the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Uffizi Gallery.
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