4 Star****
Via Tornabuoni N. 1
50122 Firenze

**22 rooms and suites**

A period dwelling place in the heart of Florence… An enchanting atmosphere, unforgettable views. Panoramic views in 3D from Via Tornabuoni, the terrace and the Santa Trinita bridge. Twelve 'Rooms with a view' decorated with single elegance and period furniture. Our own history and that of the many personages that have gone through here.

In via dei Tornabuoni at the top floor of the medieval tower overlooking Piazza Santa Trinita, a new accommodation has been created; a period residence planned to welcome a few choice guests in a sophisticated and private atmosphere. The entrance is through the ground floor hall of the palace, a private elevator reaches the top floor where the lobby is located in a veranda offering a magnificent bird's eye view of the historic centre of Florence; from it there is access to the spacious terrace surrounded by guelph crenellated walls with a breathtaking 360° vista over the city.

The twelve rooms offer all modern conveniences and are decorated in a simple, elegant style; there are extraordinary views of the major city monuments.

This palace, built in the middle of the 13th century was the residence of the Gianfigliazzi family until the end of the 18th century, and was the seat of the celebrated "Casino de' Nobili" (club of the aristocracy).  Through the years a number of famous personages and artists were guests in the dwelling palace of this illustrious family, among others: Alessandro Manzoni,Vittorio Alfieri and king Louis Buonaparte . From the beginning of the 20th century to the end of World War II English aristocrats and intellectuals, charmed by Florence, chose the Pensione Piccioli in via Tornabuoni, in this same building, as their favourite residence.  The Tower is located at the beginning of Via dei Tornabuoni, just across the Santa Trinita bridge, and next to the Church of Santa Trinita.

Classic Double Room

Decorated in the Florentine style with enchanting view of the roofs of the city, of via de’ Tornabuoni or with a view of parts of the Palace. Variable sizes between 15 and 20 m sq., available with 2 single beds or one double bed, marble bathroom with bath or shower, finely decorated wardrobe, carpet, LCD TV, pay per view channels, SKY, telephone, free wi-fi access, mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities, safe, air conditioning.

Deluxe Double Room

Large rooms with lots of light during the day. A choice of large windows or an exclusive terrace adorned with jasmine flowers, and a view of the rooftops of Florence, the Santa Trinita Church, the Dome, or glimpses of Palazzo Pitti and the river Arno.  Variable sizes between 20 and 25 m sq., available with 2 single beds or one double bed, large marble bathrooms with bath, carpet, LCD TV, pay per view channels, SKY, telephone, free wi-fi access, mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities, safe, air conditioning.

Grand Deluxe Double Room

The splendid views of the Arno and the Church of Santo Spirito frame these rooms, which are finely decorated with frescoes, each having a marble bathroom with bath and ample shower. Some of these rooms have exclusive terraces, adorned with perfumed jasmine, which offer enchanting views of the rooftops of Florence, the Church of Santa Trinita, and the Dome. The rooms range in size from 20 to 25 m sq., available with 2 single beds or one double bed, large marble bathrooms with wardrobe, bath, carpet or wooden floors, LCD TV, pay per view channels, SKY, telephone, free wi-fi access, mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities, safe, air conditioning.

Grand Deluxe Double "Library"

The "Library Room" is furnished with an ample library of antique rare books and volumes regarding Florence, which covers an entire wall of the room. The room is also furnished with large marble bathrooms with bath and shower with "rain" system. The view from both windows is of Santa Trinita Place and of Feroni Palace. The room is 35 m sq., have a double canopy bed, chaise longue, clear wooden floors, wardrobe, LCD TV, pay per view channels, SKY, telephone, free wi-fi access, mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities, safe, air conditioning.

Grand Deluxe Double Room "Romantic Room"

The sunset lights up this splendid room, finely decorated with frescoes, with 3 large windows that face out onto the river Arno and onto Feroni Palace. The view onto the principal bridges of Florence, Ponte Vecchio and Santa Trinita make this a truly unique panorama. A pleasant candle-lit bath in the large hot tub jacuzzi, surrounded with scents of incense and rose petals, will restore you after an intense day. The room is 35 m sq., have clear wooden floors, a double canopy wall-mounted bed, round table with armchairs, large sofa, wardrobe, bathrooms with separate toilets, large hot-tub and shower, LCD TV, pay per view channels, SKY, telephone, free wi-fi access, mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities, safe, air conditioning.

Panoramic Suite
The enchanting terrace on the river Arno and the view of Ponte Vecchio make this the "Panoramic Suite", finely decorated with canopy bed and walls lined with elegant fabrics. The large windows and use of private terrace make this the perfect suite for a truly exclusive stay. The rooms range in sizes from 40 to 50 m sq., have clear wooden floors; single sofa-bed separate from the double bedroom with double bed or two single beds located in an elegant alcove with hand painted boiserie and its own LCD TV, walk-in wardrobe with safe, marble inlaid bathroom, walls decorated by hand with floral motifs, toilets in separate room, large bath and balcony that looks out onto the courtyard below; double bedroom with large LCD TV, pay per view channels, SKY, telephone, free wi-fi access, mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities, safe, air conditioning.

Amost all the rooms can have either twin beds or king size bed; it is also possible to add the third bed from the Grand Deluxe Room category and the fourth bed in Suites and Apartments at the rate of Euros 70.00 per night, including buffet breakfast, tea and coffee during the whole stay, all taxes, WIFI connection and all our services. Children under 12 years old don't pay any extra charge for extra beds. It is not possible to put a third bed in the Deluxe but only from the Grand Deluxe on.

Client Comments:

"Antica Torre" was fabulous!  We used it as our base for a week with side trips by train and bus to Siena and Pisa, and I would recommend it to anyone.  Lovely breakfast every morning looking straight out at the Duomo, and wine in the same place at the end of each day, after enough museums and churches to satisfy anyone's desire for Renaissance art.  We loved every minute."

"Our favorite hotel, hands down. The roof top terrace was fabulous and the breakfasts were superior".

"It was so perfect, everything went so well! The staff was so attentive and the location unbeatable. The restaurant/terrace on the roof top overlooking the Arno river and Duomo was marvelous for all the guests to socialize. Could not have been better!" (Eight room wedding party).

"Antica Torre Hotel, beautiful, large, nicer rooms than Rome, location was good, very nice hotel."

               2011 Rates

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801 Monroe NW, Suite 104
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
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