Hotel Bernini Palace by Baglioni Hotels ****

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Originally a 15th century building, this hotel features a classic Florentine architectural style, and stands in the old city centre of Florence, facing the Palazzo Vecchio. Today, the hotel is an ideal starting point from which to discover the art treasures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The corridors are furnished with beautiful period pieces that further enhance the intimate charm of this elegant building, including period chests of drawers, magnificent watches and extremely valuable pendulum clocks. String-course cornices along the walls and wooden shutters give the hotel a charming antique flavour. Paintings and antique prints create a warm, sumptuous atmosphere. Most recently, the hotel lobby and the executive Tuscan floor have been freshly renovated. These newly designed areas now boast a unique combination of the classic original Italian decor, with added inspiration from Morocco and other parts of Northern Africa. This fusion is a historical nod to the Northern African spice merchants that inhabited the city and surrounding Tuscan areas during the Renaissance period. Every detail is reminiscent of the spirit of Florentine hospitality. The 74 rooms, including 9 suites, are fitted with the best, up-to-date, modern conveniences, yet still preserve the charm of the past. The Bernini Palace Hotel has just undergone a large refurbishment, which has further enhanced the hotel with a new lobby, bar and restyled first floor renamed, the Executive Tuscan Floor. The Executive Tuscan Floor is reminiscent of old world Tuscan colours and themes and is very warm and inviting. The new design incorporates beautiful terracotta floors in warm glowing shades of reds and oranges, coffered ceilings, 4-poster beds, along with rich fabrics and objects to recreate a romantic interpretation of 15th century Florence.