The Brunelleschi Hotel enters the Virtuoso luxury travel network thanks to those features that make it a truly exceptional hotel: in addition to being historic, iconic, luxurious and full of charm, it offers a privileged location just a few steps from the Duomo, suites with panoramic views, a 2 Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant and, a unique detail in the world, it incorporates in its fade the oldest Byzantine tower in Florence everything contributes to an exclusive and unforgettable stay. The hotel has always been a symbol of elegance, a dream location for a highly personalised and sophisticated experience. These are the criteria embodying the standards of Virtuoso, an exclusive network of luxury travel partners, made up of over 2,000 selected suppliers in 100 countries worldwide.
Becoming a Virtuoso partner is a great honour and privilege considering how selective theacceptance process is. It is truly an extraordinary achievement ", comments General ManagerClaudio Catani. "The exceptional dedication of Virtuoso travel advisors to their customers matchesour concept of hospitality and personalised service. Now that we have entered this prestigiousnetwork, we are eager to offer Virtuoso customers special services and unique experiences that mayexceed their expectations".
The entrance of the Brunelleschi Hotel in Virtuoso puts it in direct contact with some of themost prestigious travel agencies in the world, providing new important opportunities.Virtuoso's esteemed partners specialise in world-class services and experiences and ensure thatcustomers gain access to rare opportunities, superior offers and exceptional value. Virtuosocustomers and agencies are in constant contact through the network's multiple communicationchannels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week, the largest global gathering of luxury travel.
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Virtuoso is one of the most reputable international network of travel agencies specializing inluxury travel. It is organised by invitation only and includes over 1,000 partner travel agencieswith 22,000 elite travel consultants in 100 countries in North America, Latin America, theCaribbean, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing on its relationships withover 2,000 of the world's best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, travel companies and topdestinations, the network offers its luxury clientele exclusive services, unique experiences andprivileged access. More than US $ 30 billion in annual travel sales make Virtuoso a powerhouse inthe luxury travel industry.
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Brunelleschi Hotel
The doorway opens onto a cozy square in the heart of Florence, a few steps from the Duomo,Palazzo della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery: the hotel is surrounded by the shopping streetsand the most famous museums of the city. The building includes a Byzantine tower dating fromthe 6th century and a medieval church, completely renovated yet respecting its original features.Inside, a private museum displays exhibits found during the tower restoration and a bath of Romanorigin, now set in the foundations. The Brunelleschi Hotel is part of the Florentine HistoricalBusinesses. The hotel has been renovated in a very elegant contemporary yet classic style, wheresoft shades and the gray color of the typical local stone predominate.
The Santa Elisabetta Restaurant is the hotel's fine dining restaurant and one of the finestgastronomic addresses in Florence. It was awarded two stars in the Michelin Guide 2021; in theGambero Rosso Guide 2021 with the rating of 2 forks and in the L'Espresso 2020 with one hat.Located in an intimate dining room with only 7 tables on the first floor of the Byzantine towerthat is part of the hotel, it boasts an enviable location, a sophisticated atmosphere and a refinedcuisine. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, 12.30 pm to 02:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Since 2017the menu is designed by Chef Rocco De Santis.
The more informal "Osteria Pagliazza" is located on the ground floor of the hotel and during thesummer it also has outdoor tables in the charming square in front of the hotel and offers a deliciousmenu of dishes based on local ingredients.
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