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Florence, Firenze

This charming 19th century villa has been transformed into an elegant hotel near the centre of Florence and a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station and the conference centre. The hotel is characterised by magnificent interiors decorated with frescoes, paintings and antique porcelain to create a special and unique atmosphere. All rooms are stylishly furnished with all modern comforts. Guests can awake each morning to a large and varied buffet breakfast in the old cellar before starting their day. Due its central location and facilities, including a meeting room for up to 25 people and parking facilities, the hotel is an ideal destination for both business guests and tourists.

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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.