TUSCANY-BARBERINO TAVARNELLE-Borga di Cortefreda Hotel
The 55-room boutique hotel is located in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti region between Florence and Siena. This location is ideal as San Gimignano, Catellina and Florence are all easily accessible. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, this stylish, romantic retreat serves traditional Tuscan cuisine, has a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views, and a full-service wellness spa with Turkish Bath, Finnish Sauna and Fitness Center. Cooking classes and bicycle rentals are available on site.
TIP: One afternoon here enjoy a bike ride through the verdant Tuscan countryside.
FLORENCE-Hotel Kraft
This refined 4-star hotel in central Florence is located near the Arno River and Santa Maria Novella station. It is acclaimed for its panoramic rooftop terrace with a heated pool and stunning city views of the Duomo, Brunelleschi Dome and Giotto Bell Tower. The hotel offers 75 recently renovated, elegant rooms and the highly enjoyable, Terrazza Rossini Restaurant set in a rooftop garden. Free Wi-Fi and gym on site.
ROME-Leon’s Place
Converted from a restored palazzo, this chic 4-star boutique hotel is located near Porta Pia and Via Veneto. The 56 rooms are luxurious; all with large chic bathrooms and showers, the latter an unusual feature in Italy. On site guests enjoy use of the Visionnaire Café & Bar, an internal garden and complimentary spa/wellness center with sauna and steam room.
