Grand Hotel Cavour

The Grand Hotel Cavour was built in 1280 as a private residential palace and was transformed into a hotel in 1865 when Florence was the capital of Italy. It enjoys a wonderful location in the historical heart of Florence close to the house where Dante Alighieri was born and with the Duomo - Piazza Signoria - Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery all within easy walking distance. The reception area is located in the wonderful medieval vaulted lobby - complete with corner fountain. From here guests can reach the charming - atmospheric Angels Restaurant and Wine Bar where typical recipes have been brought up to date to offer a delicious combination of local products and exotic tastes. The Michelangelo Breakfast Room on the top floor of the hotel has stairs leading to a spectacular terrace and Roof Garden offering exceptional panoramic views of Florence and is a delightful place to enjoy a buffet breakfast or light snacks throughout the day. The hotel boasts 104 spacious and comfortable rooms on six floors - all with beautiful handmade furniture and the facilities required for the comfort and convenience of guests - including individually controlled air conditioning - soundproofing - telephone - minibar and television. For the benefit of business travellers - Grand Hotel Cavour offers 3 meeting rooms that can host up to 50 people and a range of support services can be provided on request. The Grand Hotel Cavour is a truly special place to stay and the staff are proud of the quality of accommodation and service they offer - they will be delighted to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable stay. FLR- Florence- 0 Mi N