Classic Vactions - Classic Europe 2008 - (Page 57) Florence THE WESTIN EXCELSIOR FLORENCE Famous hotel on the banks of the Arno • Located in a 15th-century hotel just two blocks from Santa Maria Novella Church and walking distance from the Duomo. • Furnished in Mediterranean tones with handcrafted Florentine works of art, the 171 guestrooms feature Westin’s Heavenly Beds®. • Enjoy a meal at ORVM restaurant, where the freshest local ingredients are served, followed by a glass of the regional wine. BP Published Rates: From $619 to $2,669/Night* H E LV E T I A & B R I S T O L Across from Strozzi Palace, one block from Via Tornabuoni • Founded in the 19th century, this hotel is now flanked by trendy designer shops and is walking distance from the Duomo. • 67 guestrooms and 23 suites are styled with chandeliers, silk wall coverings, porcelain lamps, and antique furnishings. • Guests enjoy a small library of books and videos, and the new bar and restaurant, Hostaria Bibendum, with an alfresco terrace. BP Published Rates: From $419 to $709/Night* HOTEL LUNGARNO Art and antiques on the right bank of the Arno • This trendy boutique hotel overlooks the Arno and Ponte Vecchio and is only 300 ft. from the Uffizi Gallery. • All 73 refurbished rooms offer antique furnishings, satellite TV with pay movies, and complimentary wireless Internet access. • The hotel has an extensive art collection and an elegant lobby with overstuffed sofas. Published Rates: From $499 to $979/Night* BP GALLERY HOTEL ART Hip, urban hotel doubles as art gallery • A sleek counterpoint to Renaissance opulence, this modern seven-story hotel is close by the Piazza della Repubblica, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio. • All 74 rooms have beds with leather headboards, soft wool bed shawls, and complimentary wireless Internet access. • A large library with pillowy sofas, trendy art exhibits, and an Asian-inspired restaurant/bar highlight this stylish hotel. BP * For special promotions and reservations, please contact your Travel Specialist. Published Rates: From $489 to $739/Night* CLASSIC VACATIONS 57
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