As one of the vital historic cities within the World, it comes as no shock that Florence is dwelling to an abundance of luxurious lodges the place character and Firenze attraction come as commonplace. However what number of lodges in Florence can say they sit upon historical Roman baths, have been talked about in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code and are only a stone’s throw away from the cities’ well-known Cathedral di Santa Maria? The reply is just one. Welcome to Lodge Brunelleschi in Florence.
The Tower Suite, the Brunelleschi’s most unique suite that’s widespread for honeymooners and particular events
I used to be fortunate sufficient to take pleasure in a two-night keep at Lodge Brunelleschi on the finish of my Tuscan street journey that went by Pisa, San Gimignano, Casole d’Elsa and Siena. Florence was the fifth and ultimate cease of our tour. Right here’s my expertise of The 4* Lodge Brunelleschi in Florence…
The Travelista arriving in Florence
Getting There
After dropping off our rent automotive close to Florence airport, my boyfriend and I have been met by an enthralling driver from the Brunelleschi who collected us and whisked us off to the lodge. Because the streets bought narrower and the crowds bought greater I may inform we have been getting near our vacation spot. The automotive turned down a small aspect alley, which opened up right into a walled courtyard known as Piazza Santa Elisabetta. This was the charming entrance of the Lodge Brunelleschi.
The Brunelleschi’s Osteria Restaurant which is situated on the bottom ground. Out of doors seating for the restaurant is situated within the quaint courtyard entrance of the lodge.
First Impressions
Upon arrival we obtained a heat welcome from Sefano, the lodges Entrance Workplace Supervisor. After checking in we have been personally proven the best way to our room by the Sergio, the lodge’s Golden Keys Head Concierge. He additionally confirmed us across the room and identified all of the room options, which was a pleasant and private contact that instantly made me really feel at dwelling.
The grand foyer of the Brunelleschi with unique uncovered brickwork and luxe furnishings
Quirky Rooms and Luxurious Extras
As a result of the lodge itself spans by a sequence of connecting buildings, a number of the rooms have relatively quirky layouts. Our room was a sequence of 4 connecting rooms, which made it very lengthy and slender however nonetheless very spacious.
The bed room of our suite with conventional Italian shutters and a view that seemed out on to Through del Corso
The separate rooms began with an entrance lounge and went by to the bed room, washroom and toilet. There was additionally a walk-in wardrobe linked to the bed room, very Carrie Bradshaw I assumed.
The lounge space full with couch, chairs and vast display screen TV
His and hers sinks within the wash room that linked to a big toilet
The lavatory with standalone jacuzzi bathtub and huge rain-shower across the nook.
Further extras throughout the room that I beloved have been a Nespresso machine, two bottles of water, fluffy robes and slippers and splendid toiletries.
Homely extras such because the Nespresso machine made all of the distinction
One of the best little bit of all was discovering a gorgeous bottle of prosecco on ice with two glass flutes able to have fun our arrival in Florence. Did we crack it open? After all we did!
A welcome bottle of prosecco on ice together with a private welcome letter addressed to Ms Gibson
Location, Location, Location
When on the lookout for a lodge in a metropolis like Florence, I imagine that location is all the things. Town is sufficiently small to find all the things on foot, so being centrally situated is without doubt one of the largest luxuries. I beloved that Lodge Brunelleschi was situated so near the Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo, however the entrance was by a small hidden piazza, which gave it a personal and unique really feel away from the plenty.
The Brunelleschi is below 5 minutes stroll from the beautiful Piazza del Duomo
By way of strolling distances from Lodge Brunelleschi, you may attain the Piazza del Duomo in below 5 minutes, the Palazzo Vecchio in below 10 minutes and the river and Ponte Vecchio in below quarter-hour. It’s additionally 1 minute away from a wonderful Gelato store known as Fiesta del Gelato which is situated on Through del Corso (good for an after dinner deal with!).
Santa Elisabetta Restaurant
On the second evening of our keep on the Brunelleschi my boyfriend and I managed to get a desk on the lodge’s tremendous eating restaurant Santa Elistabetta, which is situated within the lodge’s Pagliazza Tower. The tower is the oldest constructing nonetheless standing within the historic centre of Florence that dates again to the sixth and seventh century. Wow!
With solely 7 tables within the restaurant catering for twenty-four covers, the restaurant feels unique, lavish and extremely intimate and I beloved how we have been eating in a spot with a lot historical past.
The timeless white decor of the Santa Elisabetta restaurant felt fashionable and splendid
We have been greeted by our waiter who served us a welcome glass of prosecco in ornate cupped champagne glasses. He ran by the wine checklist with us however as we have been being just a little indecisive, he allowed us to do a mini tasting of three completely different crimson wines earlier than we selected our bottle (one other private contact that made the expertise really feel very tailor-made to our wants).
My predominant course – fillet of beef cooked medium uncommon with crimson wine jus, potatoes and chickpeas
I began with a light-weight grilled calamari ‘primi’, adopted by a scrumptious ragu duck and gnocchi ‘secondi’ earlier than the primary course of beef fillet. The duck dish was wealthy, flavoursome and melt-in-the-mouth. The meat was a premium minimize that was cooked precisely how I favored it. Together with the scrumptious crimson wine, it was an deliciously indulgent eating expertise.
A romantic desk for 2
The Breakfast Buffet
One other factor I beloved in regards to the Brunelleschi was the breakfasts! Breakfast is included with each reserving, which is nice whenever you’ve bought a busy day of sightseeing forward. It was a help-yourself buffet with cooked breakfasts, recent pastries, yoghurts, toast, breads, meats, cheeses and much extra. There was even a bottle of prosecco on the go!
The Brunelleschi’s breakfast buffet has the standard cooked favourites in addition to numerous wholesome selections
The selection was limitless and pleasant waitresses are fast to serve you your morning espresso made recent to order.
The Prima Colaziona breakfast buffet at The Brunelleschi
A Fascinating Historical past
As effectively as being dwelling to the gorgeous Pagliazza Tower,Lodge Brunelleschi is constructed on prime of a few of Florence’s historical Roman baths. The websites embody a Calidarium and Hammam, each of which have been completely restored and are actually a part of a small museum that brings the traditional historical past to life.
The lodge was additionally talked about in Dan Brown’s well-known novel The Da Vinci Code and plenty of Dan Brown followers flock to remain on the lodge due to it’s point out within the ebook.
The unique Roman baths and museum hidden completely preserved beneath the Brunelleschi Lodge
The Verdict
The Lodge Brunelleschi Florence is laced with historical past round each nook however modernised with timeless decor, luxurious extras and pleasant service. So many parts of the keep gave it an actual private contact, from the mini pre-dinner wine tasting to bespoke strolling excursions really helpful by concierge. If you happen to’re on the lookout for a luxurious lodge in Florence with an excellent location and charming historical past,Lodge Brunelleschi is for you.
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Rooms at Lodge Brunelleschi begin from €248 together with breakfast based mostly on two folks sharing. Wifi can be freed from cost. www.brunelleschihotelflorence.com.