Hotel Orto de' Medici (Florence, Italy)

In the centre of the historic City of Florence, Orto de Medici occupies a palace in a quiet street, full of original frescoes and antique furniture. Rooms are either classically-styled or more contemporary in their decoration and some have views over the rooftops and Cathedral Dome. All include minibar, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe and en-suite bathrooms. The hotel's garden, once home to Lorenzo il Magnifico's art school, is a quiet spot full of white roses and a cinammon tree. Free Wi-Fi is available and there are numerous guest sitting rooms. Guests can opt to enjoy a breakfast of croissants, fresh orange juice and cold cuts, among other items, on Orto de Medici's terrace or in the dining area and there are several excellent restaurants less than a 10-minute walk away. The Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and the Academy of Fine Arts are nearby, as is Florence Cathedral.