Hotel Kraft
Florence, Firenze

Admire an unforgettable view of Florence from the hotel’s terrace with hanging garden and swimming pool, located in a quiet residential area close to the city’s historical centre. Catch sight of Brunelleschi's dome or Giotto's Tower whilst overlooking the city from the rooftop terrace and pool. Walking distance from the main monuments, this hotel offers a good location for exploring the city and strolling beside the Arno River. Restaurant Terrazza Rossini offers dinner in an open-air panoramic setting during the summer months. The hotel is not far from Santa Maria Novella train station and some of the city’s prestigious streets and sights.

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Mary McCarthy famously described Florence (Firenze) as a "City of Stone." This assessment digs deeper than merely the fact that the buildings, streets, doorjambs, sidewalks, windowsills, towers, and bridges are all cobbled together in shades of gray, stern rock hewn by generations of the stonecutters Michelangelo grew up with. Florence's stoniness is evident in both its countenance and its character. Florentines often seem more serious and slower to warm to strangers than the stereotypical Italians. The city's fundamental rhythms are medieval, and it's fiendishly difficult to get beyond the touristy surface and see what really makes Florence tick. Although the historic center is compact, it takes time and effort to get to know it personally, get the hang of its alleys, and understand the deep history of its palace-lined streets.