Palazzo Vecchietti, Florence

Description: Palazzo Vecchietti

Enjoying an enviable location just a few hundred metres from the Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Vecchietti is a beautifully restored 16th century palace offering luxurious boutique accommodation in 14 rooms and suites. Full of original works of art and beautiful antique furniture, this spectacular renaissance palace has been renovated and decorated in honour of some of the most famous Italian artists of the period.

Breakfast is served every morning in the Sala Vespucci, with its enormous dining table and sumptuous decoration. This room is also available for business meetings, receptions or private lunches on request.

The 14 rooms and suites are all individually decorated and furnished to the highest standards. They are all air-conditioned, and feature amenities that include luxurious double beds, flat-screen satellite TVs, high-speed wireless internet connection, refrigerators and safes. Due to its central location, Palazzo Vecchietti is perfect for exploring Florence. The hotel's highly qualified staff will always be on hand to offer expert advice or arrange bookings for guided tours and museum visits, among countless possible activities. Many of the city's most important sights - the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Vecchio, are within easy reach, and the hotel itself is on one of the most exclusive shopping streets in Florence.

Type of rooms: Palazzo Vecchietti

Deluxe Rooms
Michelangelo Room:
This deluxe room dedicated to the multitalented Tuscan artist is in many ways reminiscent of his works in the scale of the space, from the high ceilings (40 sq m) to the wide windows that open out on to Via Strozzi. The room consists of one open space providing combined living and sleeping areas in a subtle lavender colour. Twin beds or a double bed, built in wardrobe and an impressive decorative marble fireplace.
There is also a high book case between the two windows, with an extensive selection of reading material to pass away some relaxing hours.
To complete this room, a sofa, dining table and chairs a hideaway kitchen. In the elegantly furnished bathroom guests will find a relaxing large headed shower.
Cimabue Room:
Wide windows (41 sq m) that look out on to Via de 'Vecchietti, the Cimabue room is characterized by a rich plum colour that adds to the ambience of this spacious room.
High ceilings in both of the divided areas, the sleeping and living area and the kitchen area.
The room also offers twin beds or a double bed, a large wardrobe, two sofas one of which is a corner sofa, a smoking table and dining table and chairs in front of a prestigious decorated fireplace.
In the bathroom guests will find a large headed shower that will help to relax after an intensive day of visiting the city.
Botticelli Room:
This room, dedicated to Botticelli, is bright and spacious (40 sq m). The high ceilings together with the rich plum colour add to the elegance of this room. There is living room, a sleeping area and a spacious kitchen that has a view of the interior courtyard.
The room offers two single beds or a double bed, a wardrobe, sofa and dining table and chairs and a decorative marble fireplace.
To relax with a book, take advantage of the wide selection of titles available to tempt the most avid reader.
The spacious bathroom has a large headed shower.
Machiavelli Room:
A breathtaking view from the splendid terrace of the Machiavelli room will make guests' stay truly unforgettable.
The room (54 sq m) is divided into two rooms; the elegance of this room is reflected in its delicate blue colour.
Offering a kitchen, two single beds or a double bed, a wardrobe a double sofa bed and arm chair for guests' comfort.
A smoking table, dining table and chairs are also provided.
In the luxury bathroom, guests can enjoy a relaxing bath in style
Dante Alighieri Room:
The interesting detail of this room, dedicated to the famous Florentine poet, is without doubt the elegant ceilings (46 sq m) that make guests' stays a unique experience.
The room is divided into two rooms, with a spacious living room, a sleeping area and a kitchen. Furthermore the guests in this room can enjoy the relaxing view of the internal court yard.
The intense blue of the décor envelopes guests. Twin beds or a double bed are provided for guests' comfort. A large wardrobe and a bathroom with bath for guests' convenience.
Superior Rooms
Masaccio Room:
This room has amazing high ceilings (40 sq m); the night and day areas are combined as one. A relaxing atmosphere created by the combination of the view of the court yard and the lavender tones used for the furnishings. The Masaccio room has two twin beds or a double bed, two wardrobes, a sofa and dining table with chairs.
Also part of the furnishings are the splendid antique fireplace in marble and a hideaway kitchen, whilst in the bathroom one can find a bath and a shower for intense relaxation.
Brunelleschi Room:
The room (41 sq m) that is dedicated to the celebrated architect, father of the Renaissance period combines the day and night areas into one.
Delicate and subtle lavender furnishings.
For guests' comfort, a double bed, two wardrobes, a sofa and a dining table and chairs.
The Brunelleschi room also has a hideaway kitchenette, a view of the internal court yard and a bathroom with two separate sinks and large headed shower.
Junior Suites
Vasari Room:
A dreamlike experience, staying in our Vasari junior suite; the refined plum colour enhances the elegance of this spacious room (58 sq m). Enjoy the splendid view of Via Degli Strozzi from the large open windows.
The suite has two areas, the living room and the bedroom.
For guests' comfort, twin beds or a double bed, in addition a double sofa bed is available in the living room. A spacious built in wardrobe is at guests' disposal. Two armchairs, ideal to relax away the hours with a book from the built in book shelf.
Giambologna Suite:
This suite is in honour of Giambologna, who must be given credit for the beauty of this palace. The Giambologna suite is spacious (56 sq m) and the large open windows face on to Via de' Vecchietti and Via degli Strozzi.
Bright and spacious, the elegance of this room is emphasised by the rich plum colour. Two separate areas: a living room and a corner bedroom that faces onto Palazzo Strozzi.
For guests' convenience there is a hideaway kitchen, a double sofa bed, dining table and chairs, twin beds or double bed and a built in wardrobe.
For immeasurable relaxation, guests can take advantage of the beautiful bath in the bathroom where they can soak their cares away.
Suites
Giotto Suite:
This suite is dedicated to one of the most renowned Italian painters and in some ways this room is reminiscent of his works in the light that can be found from the wide open windows with a view of Via de' Vecchietti.
The impressive high ceilings of the two rooms (73 sq m), living room and bedroom are dominated by the regal plum colour. Guests will find a double bed, large wardrobe, double sofa bed and armchairs in the living room and a kitchenette with dining table and chairs.
The elegant decorative marble fireplace adds to the charm of this room. The luxurious bathroom offers both bath and shower.
Donatello Suite:
This suite, dedicated to the celebrated Italian sculptor, is the most spacious and bright of all our suites, thanks to the large windows that face onto Via De' Vecchietti. Composed of two rooms, dining room and bedroom characterised by high ceilings (75 sq m).
The rich plum colour emphasises the elegance of this room, where guests will find a double bed, two wardrobes, a double sofa bed in the living room together with a dining table and chairs and two armchairs.
To complete this room guests will find a valuable decorative marble fireplace, a kitchenette, an extensive library for moments of relaxation and a bathroom with a large headed shower.
Petrarca Suite:
Spacious with high ceilings, the Petrarca suite (65 sq m), is divided into two rooms, or rather a living room and bedroom, both rooms are embellished by the elegant blue colour.
Enjoying a splendid view over the roof-tops from the private terrace is just one of the pleasures guests will experience while staying in this suite. Twin beds or a double bed are offered along with a wardrobe, double sofa bed, a hideaway kitchenette and a dining table and chairs.
There are two bathrooms, the first with WC, bidet and sink, and the second with a shower and a Turkish bath.
Apartments
Lorenzo iI Magnifico Apartment:
Majestic skylights, framed by the typical ceilings that dominate the two rooms, the living room and the bedroom with private bathroom are just a few of the advantages of the Lorenzo il Magnifico Apartment (92 sq m).
Deep blue tones dominate this apartment, featuring two twin beds or a double bed, two wardrobes, a double sofa bed, a dining room and chairs and two armchairs.
Preparing a light snack thanks to the hideaway kitchenette will seem a luxury, as will using the two exclusive bathrooms, one in the bedroom with a bath, and one equipped for disabled persons , with shower and Turkish bath.
Transfer service is available to and from the airport and railway station on request when making your reservation.
Leonardo Da Vinci Apartment:
The Leonardo Da Vinci apartment (100 sq m) celebrates the greatness of the most famous Italian genius. No less than 4 different areas: two living rooms, one of which has a stone fireplace, a bedroom with private bathroom and a kitchen from which guests can access the evocative private 32 sq m terrace with views of the interior courtyard.
A double bed, two wardrobes, and a double sofa bed are just a few of the characteristics of the comfort and luxury emphasised by the elegant blue tones used for the decor of this apartment. Guests will also find a sofa, four arm chairs and a dining table with chairs in the second living room.
The first bathroom can be accessed from the living room and is equipped with shower and Turkish bath; the second, with access from the bedroom, offers a bath.
Transfer service is available to and from the airport and railway station on request when making your reservation.

All suites and apartments feature the following exclusive amenities: Telephone and high speed internet; Variable air- conditioning; Satellite and Pay TV; Safety deposit box in the room; Kitchen or hideaway kitchenette: with fridge, dishwasher, electric ceramic hob, extractor hood, cutlery and crockery; Nespresso coffee making machine and coffee capsules; Radio alarm with iPod speaker; Cot on request; Wake up call; Laundry service; 24 hour reception service.

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