“This pleasant, vaguely arty three-star hotel enjoys a great location near the chic, designer shops of Via Tornabuoni. It occupies a Medieval palazzo that boasts the tallest privately-owned tower in Florence; there’s a bar up top for sunset aperitivi. The bedrooms are done out in pastel colours; some have wrought iron four posters. Our favourite is no 15, a romantic little den with its own roof garden. First floor rooms are simpler and a little cheaper, but some are quite dark.”
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“Hotel Torre Guelfa welcomes you to Palazzo Acciaiuoli, also called "Palazzo del Gran Siniscalco" because the founder Niccolò Acciaiuoli was the King of Naples' Prime Minister. The building, constructed out of rustic hewn stone, has a severe fortress-like apperance. To the right of the entrance is the famous 13th-century tower, erected in 1280 by the Buondelmonte family, former owners of the site. In the 14th century, the tower became part of the Acciaiuoli palace and has survived many conflicts from medieval times to after the second World War, making it one of the last and highest historical towers still standing. From its terraces our guests can admire a superb view of the town and enjoy dreaming sunsets while having a drink in a medieval atmosphere.”
