Seasonal Tuscan cuisine at the Guelfi e Ghibellini Restaurant, with ingredients recently whisked from local markets.

Fab historic building a 15-min jaunt from the train station. Welcome chocolates or cookies are a nice touch.

Restored 17th-century palazzo is all modern on the inside (we gotta have our flat-screen and free WiFi!).

Variations on the Mona Lisas throughout – since it’s rumored this is where the painting was found after being stolen from The Louvre back in 1913.

Ultra-posh garden space has an adjacent localvore bar. Forget exploring and soak up some leisure time.

Former Renaissance palace retains much of its original art – like tucking yourself in at a cosy museum.

Nestled between the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria, the location couldn’t be more perfetto or Florentine.

There's one way to make an elegant 14th-century building alive again: decorate the interior in bold mid-century modern design.

Historic charm in the heart of Florence, with a guest-only terrace area offering a unique view of Florence.

Seasonal Tuscan cuisine at the Guelfi e Ghibellini Restaurant, with ingredients recently whisked from local markets.

Sleek, warm and welcoming thanks to natural teak and granite.

White-on-white decor adds a touch of elegance to the minimalist design.

Prime location overlooking the Duomo (aka Brunelleschi’s Cathedral).

Gloriously central spot walkable to all the must-sees. (House bikes available if you’re feeling brave.)

The fab 3-story Angel houses a restaurant and 2 indoor/outdoor bars plus a floral garden and plunge pool. (Get thee there pronto!)

Onsite has ya covered with everything from a gourmet eatery (which boasts a superb wine list, obvi) to a billiards room.