IL Tornabuoni Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Resort hotel · Santo Spirito
Via de' Tornabuoni, 3, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Highlights
Rooftop bar, Renaissance art, and Tuscan specialties await
Rooftop bar, Renaissance art, and Tuscan specialties await
"A city renowned for its art, architecture, and ultra-chic accommodations."
"This luxurious hotel, part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, is set inside a 12th-century palazzo with bold design, rich colors, and playful accents. It features contemporary rooms and suites with plush furniture, a rooftop terrace with city views, and dining options including a restaurant serving local specialties and a wine cellar." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Located on Florence’s most elegant thoroughfare, Il Tornabuoni is a magnet for fashion mavens and travel types looking for a quieter address. Crisp and stylish interiors by Milanese Andrea Auletta give the property’s original bones new life without making the place feel cookie-cutter. The lovely frescoes in the Il Magnifico suite, for example, are delightful in their whimsy. The Lucie Gourmet restaurant feels like eating inside an Art Deco jewelry box, with its gilded mirrors and gemlike pinks and teals, while the Butterfly Terrace gives great views over the city—don’t miss an Aperol following sightseeing or a shopping spree. —Ondine Cohane" - Nicky Swallow, Erica Firpo
"Why book? This super-smart newcomer has a fabulous location rubbing shoulders with the designer stores on Florence’s most elegant street as well as being close to all the main sights. And at the end of a tiring day, you can sip a spritz at the rooftop lounge bar. Set the scene Pedestrian-only Via Tornabuoni is one of Florence’s most exclusive addresses where the likes of Armani, Max Mara and Prada inhabit the ground floors of fabulous Renaissance palaces. Just across the piazza is the most fabulous of them all, Palazzo Spini-Feroni, headquarters of the Ferragamo empire housing a rambling retail store and fascinating shoe museum. And just up the road is historic Procacci where smart Signoras-who-shop nibble on delicate truffle sandwiches and sip Antinori fizz. The backstory Housed in 12th-century Palazzo Minerbetti, this urban bolthole (part of the Hyatt Unbound portfolio) has a history as a hotel that goes back to the early 20th century. Florence diehards may remember it as the much-loved Tornabuoni-Beacci, but today, after a complete overhaul, it is more likely to appeal to fashionistas, style-hounds and other sophisticated travelers looking for an exclusive, central location. The rooms Refurbishment, by Milanese architect Andrea Auletta, took two years during which he swept away the dated ‘pensione’ look of the old hotel while leaving intact original frescoes, plaster moldings, marble floors and giving the place a fresh new mod-opulent look which, in our opinion, works best in the 62 bedrooms and suites. Here, the striking color palette (different for each floor), custom furniture and wallpapers, warm hardwood floors, heavy silks and velvets are deeply cocooning yet never over-the-top, and the animal paintings (get the baby monkeys) keep things from being too serious. Even the smallest rooms are a decent size, while some of the suites are huge; the Lorenzo Il Magnifico is graced with eye-popping floor-to-ceiling frescoes and the top-floor Tornabuoni has a terrace-with-a-view. In-room goodies include a pillow menu, retro Marshall radios, espresso machines, kettles, top notch teas and (in the suites) wine fridges. Food and drink The ground floor, bistro-style Il Magnifico restaurant and bar has a pavement terrace for summer meals and good, mod-Italian food; expect the likes of beef tartar with sea urchin mayo and pici cacio e pepe with lime zest plus burgers, club sandwiches and salads. Up top, The Butterfly Terrace is a magical spot for a Campari Spritz with jaw-dropping city views, and you can also book a guided wine-tasting at the subterranean Le Cave. The spa There’s no spa but you can hire a personal trainer for a workout in the gym and in-room massages and yoga sessions can be arranged. The neighborhood/area In spite of being bang in the middle of Florence’s tourist hub, traffic-free Via Tornabuoni retains an air of exclusivity and other-worldliness which seems to protect it from the worst of the hordes; it’s surprisingly peaceful. But the Duomo, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio are minutes’ away on foot as is Palazzo Strozzi with its rotating programme of excellent exhibitions. And just over Ponte Santa Trinità lies the lively, Boho-chic Oltrarno neighborhood and its glut of cafés and restaurants, quirky boutiques and lively nightlife scene. The service We visited just after the hotel opened and the friendly staff, while eager and enthusiastic, were not always totally on-the-ball; teething problems most likely. Guest experiences include food tours and cooking classes, visits to the artisan workshops in the Oltrarno and vintage Fiat 500 trips in Chianti. Pets are welcome. For families Unusually for Italy, several rooms have two queen or king-sized beds; there are pint-sized robes and slippers plus coloring books and soft toys. Accessibility There are two adapted suites and the rest of the hotel is fully accessible. Anything left to mention? The roof terrace and bar—complete with 360° views—is a wonderful spot for chilling after a hard day’s sightseeing." - Nicky Swallow
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"A historic 13th-century palazzo hotel being reopened after a full restoration with bold, whimsical interiors by a Milan-based architect; the 66 rooms feature playful animal-themed art and striking black-and-yellow chevron wallpaper, while family-friendly configurations with two queen beds are highlighted. Dining is a focus, with five outlets including a signature restaurant and an atmospheric cellar that are expected to become local favorites." - Annie Fitzsimmons
