Hotel degli Orafi, Florence

Originally an Augustine convent, Hotel degli Orafi is set in a 13th-century building in the heart of Florence, facing the Ponte Vecchio, beside the Uffizi Gallery.

Hotel degli Orafi enjoys panoramic views across the city. Inside the hotel you can admire the remains of an ancient medieval tower.

An American breakfast is available every morning in a former ballroom that features 19th-century frescoes, and offers a view of River Arno and Via dei Georgofili.

There is also a superb panoramic bar with terrace and roof garden overlooking the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio.