Grand Hotel Cavour, Florence

Grand Hotel Cavour - A historic four-star hotel with rooftop terrace views, frescoed dining, and a prohibition-era bar

This four-star hotel occupies a 13th-century Medieval palace featuring rooms with satellite LCD TVs, minibars, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some accommodations include frescoed ceilings, parquet floors, and sofa beds for families. Grand Hotel Cavour serves breakfast with sliced bread, quiches, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, cheeses, and cold cuts. The rooftop Divina Terrazza offers panoramic views of the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, with heating lamps in winter and vaporizers in summer. The property contains a Secret Bar with brick arches and vintage decor, hosting private events. Located within a five-minute walk of the Duomo, the hotel is 20 minutes' walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella station. Guests can access the Eva mini spa with a fitness center and Turkish bath.

Pros

The rooftop Divina Terrazza provides panoramic views of the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Bargello.

The hotel occupies a 13th-century Medieval palace with frescoed ceilings and historic decor.

Breakfast includes a wide selection of hot dishes, cheeses, cold cuts, and gluten-free options.

The Secret Bar features vintage prohibition-era decor and hosts musical jam sessions.

The Eva mini spa includes a fitness center and Turkish bath.

Cons

Air conditioning operates only during summer months.

The central location results in nearby busy thoroughfares and squares.