Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Brunelleschi, Florence
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location 3 minute walk to the Duomo
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Pisa Airport
Distance from airport About 90-minutes' drive from Pisa Airport
Closest railway station Florence Santa Maria Novella
Distance from railway station About 15-minutes' drive from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station
Hotel facilities and services
Two restaurants, Lounge Bar, Wine Tasting, Room Service, Free WiFi, Garage Parking, Bicycle Rental, Workout Room, Babysitting, Amenities for Infants, Accessible Rooms, Business Centre, Laundry Service, Concierge service
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic executive double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,290
Holiday Code EXH1563
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Brunelleschi, Florence
Amid the narrow streets of Florence, wonder at Hotel Brunelleschi's proximity to the city's landmark monument, the Duomo, renowned for its domed roof designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The romance of its location is undeniable, providing you with a foothold in amongst the most breath-taking of the city's sights. Squeezed into what appears to be a small side street, you might expect the Hotel Brunelleschi to sacrifice space for location, but this is not the case. This four star hotel offers the amenities you would care for in a city centre base, but its character is contained in the blend of ancient and modern that permeates the structure. The charm of the original building remains intact thanks to sympathetic restorations over the centuries, and a sense of history is particularly evident in the 6th-7th century Pagliazza Tower, which is the oldest structure in the area and a former prison. Step inside and a more modern influence can be seen in the interior decoration, where wooden beams and exposed brickwork sit alongside contemporary furnishings such as glass banisters. The effect is glamorous, elegant and serene. A sense of the history of the building is evident in the hotel’s museum, situated in the basement, where Roman and Renaissance artefacts uncovered on the site can be viewed. The ancient rooftops of the city and the Duomo can be enjoyed from some of the guestrooms and suites. Family rooms consist of two spacious interconnecting deluxe rooms and can accommodate up to six people. The famous Pagliazza Tower contains the two Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant, Santa Elisabetta, which has only 7 tables and where a gastronomic tasting menu is served. Meanwhile, traditional Tuscan fare is served at Osteria della Pagliazza, which invites guests to dine under the night sky in the charming courtyard at the front of the Pagliazza Tower during the summer months. The Brunelleschi is a charming hotel full of character and style – early booking is highly recommended.
Room descriptions
Hotel Brunelleschi has 96 rooms and suites which have air conditioning, satellite LCD TV, remote control heating, a direct telephone line, a safe, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities. When booking a suite, guests also enjoy a Suite Ambassador, VIP check-in, ironing and shoe-shining service upon arrival, breakfast and the best tables, and an in-suite gift basket.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic executive double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,290
Holiday Code EXH1563
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Brunelleschi, Florence
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence, our clients usually fly to Pisa airport, Florence airport or arrive by train at Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station. From the airport and the station, we recommend a private car transfer which we would include in our holiday price. If you are visiting Florence as part of a tailor-made touring holiday, we recommend returning your hire-car upon arrival in Florence, and then if you need a car to continue the itinerary, collecting another one when you leave.
Additional information
Minimum stays: 2 nights minimum stay applies.
Children: Baby cot available free of charge for children under 2 years. Children 12 years or younger stay free when sharing a room with two paying adults. Extra beds can be added to rooms for a supplement. Amenities for infants such as kettle, high chairs, and bottles are available at the hotel.
Special offers
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We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic executive double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,290
Holiday Code EXH1563
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Brunelleschi, Florence
About Florence
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Florence is one of the ‘must see’ places of all art lovers. Florence is the centre of the Renaissance movement and the Uffizi Gallery houses a phenomenal collection of painting from this era, as does the Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s statue of David. However, it is the atmosphere of the city which is overwhelmingly Renaissance as everywhere you turn there is yet another reminder of the period either artistic or architectural and this creates a superb museum like ambience to the historic centre. All the sites are easily reached on foot from the Ponte Vecchio to the Church of Santa Maria Novella, to the Accademia, to the Duomo and it is by visiting on foot that you can soak up the amazing atmosphere of the city.
Highlights of Florence
The markets in Florence are great for browsing for leather bags and shoes, but be prepared to haggle the price, as these markets are now really geared up for tourists and you can end up paying more than you need to. Fiesole can be reach by train or bus and has lovely views of the city. The Boboli gardens are an enchanting place to spend a few lazy hours and can be reached on foot over the other side of the River Arno from the main sites. Hire a car and visit Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano, Chianti, Montepulciano, Perugia and many more fascinating mediaeval towns nearby.
Cultural highlights of Florence
The Duomo, The Battistero, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery, the mausoleum of the Medici family in the Medici Chapel, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, The Piazza della Signoria.
Festivals in Florence
There are a wide range of fashion shows held in Florence in January, which can make finding hotel availability difficult during the show period. Otherwise, Florence holds any wonderful festivals throughout the year including the Scoppio del Carro or the explosion of the cart on Easter Sunday, which is really a firework display, but the atmosphere is tremendous. Calcio in Costume in June is a fun spectacle and a slightly different take on ‘Calcio’ or football! Alternatively, in September there is the Festa della Rificolana where children carrying candlelit lanterns converge on the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata to celebrate the eve of the birth of the Virgin Mary. The most notable festival in the area however, is of course the Palio in Siena, just south of Florence and easily reachable by train, which takes place in July and August. Early booking is essential.
Gastronomy in Florence
Florence is famous for its food, namely Bistecca alla Fiorentina and many grilled meats and game dishes, but of course it is the centre of the Chianti wine producing region and thereby has access to some of the most prestigious wines from Chianti and the hearty reds of Southern Tuscany. Olive oil is also in abundance here and is used with everything, from cooking to dipping and even tasting!
