Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Florence

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze - A 15th-century palace with Michelin-starred dining, private botanical gardens, and Renaissance art

Housed within the 15th-century Palazzo della Gherardesca and 16th-century La Villa, this historic Florence hotel showcases original frescoes, bas-reliefs, and Neapolitan majolica floors throughout its premises. The property features 37 luxury rooms in La Villa and additional accommodations in the main palazzo, each appointed with period furniture and Renaissance artwork. The Michelin-starred Il Palagio restaurant serves regional Italian cuisine, while the Pool Tree Bar offers alfresco dining. A 10-treatment-room spa nestles among ancient trees in the 11-acre Gherardesca Garden - Florence's largest private park. The property sits 1 mile from Santa Maria Novella station and remains within a 10-minute walk of the Duomo, Accademia, and Uffizi Gallery.

Pros

Features the city's largest private garden with centuries-old trees, statues, and fountains

Houses museum-quality art including 15th-century frescoes and Chinese silk wallpapers

Offers exclusive experiences like private hot-air balloon launches from the garden

Provides unique dining venues including a former church converted into a ballroom

Cons

Located 6 miles from Peretola Airport

Some historic room layouts may vary significantly in size and configuration