Italy: Brunelleschi Hotel, Florence
Sleeping Inside a 6th-Century Byzantine Tower
Brunelleschi Hotel is built around the Torre della Pagliazza, a Byzantine tower dating to the 6th century and one of the oldest structures still standing within Florence's city walls. The hotel's 96 rooms and suites range from contemporary comfort to genuinely singular stays, the Pool Suite pairs a four-poster bed and hot tub with Duomo views, while the Pagliazza Tower Suite lets guests sleep inside the tower itself, looking out at Brunelleschi's Dome.
The tower's ground floor houses Santa Elisabetta, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant with just seven tables, offering one of the most intimate fine-dining rooms in the city, while Osteria della Pagliazza serves more traditional local fare. A private museum displays artifacts uncovered during the hotel's restoration, and a fitness center rounds out the amenities.
Life at Brunelleschi Hotel
96 rooms and suites, including the Pool Suite and the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower Suite
Built around the Torre della Pagliazza, dating to the 6th century
Santa Elisabetta, a two-Michelin-starred, seven-table restaurant inside the tower
Osteria della Pagliazza, serving traditional local cuisine
A private museum displaying artifacts found during restoration
Duomo views from select suites
Why Brunelleschi Hotel, Why Florence
A genuinely rare chance to sleep inside a 6th-century Byzantine tower
Two-Michelin-starred dining in one of the city's most intimate settings
Direct views of Brunelleschi's Dome from select rooms
A central Florence location built around real archaeological history
Ideal For: History lovers wanting to sleep inside genuine ancient architecture, food-focused travelers chasing two-Michelin-starred, seven-table dining, and couples seeking a central Florence base with Duomo views.
Gold Coast Travel Perks
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Complimentary daily breakfast
$100 resort credit (bookings in Jr. Suite or higher will receive an additional $100 f&b credit)
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