Italy: Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Renaissance Palazzos Around Florence's Largest Private Garden
Built in 1473 by Renaissance figure Bartolomeo Scala and later home to a Medici cardinal and the Della Gherardesca family, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze spans two historic buildings, the 15th-century Palazzo della Gherardesca and the 16th-century Palazzo del Nero. The 121 rooms and suites, 76 rooms and 45 suites, are all different, many keeping original frescoes, bas-reliefs, skylights, and fireplaces intact, from the purple-and-gold Sangallo Suite to the fresco-ceilinged Scala Suite.
Il Palagio, the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, draws on Tuscan tradition and contemporary Italian cooking in a garden-terrace dining room overlooking the Giardino della Gherardesca, Florence's largest private garden and home to centuries-old trees, statues, and fountains. The spa occupies a former chapel, trading medieval contemplation for modern wellness treatments.
Life at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
121 rooms and suites across two Renaissance-era palazzos, no two alike
Notable suites including the Sangallo, Scala, and Royal Suites, each with original frescoes
Il Palagio, the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the garden
Access to the Giardino della Gherardesca, Florence's largest private garden
A spa set inside a former chapel
15th- and 16th-century architecture throughout
Seasonal summer Kids’ Club
Why Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Why Florence
A genuine Renaissance palazzo rather than new construction styled to look historic
Access to the city's largest private garden, a rarity in central Florence
Michelin-starred dining inside centuries-old architecture
Original frescoes, ceilings, and details throughout the rooms and suites
Ideal For: History and art lovers wanting to stay inside genuine Renaissance architecture, garden enthusiasts seeking Florence's largest private green space, and food-focused travelers chasing Michelin-starred Il Palagio.
Gold Coast Travel Perks
Unlock Four Seasons Preferred amenities when you book with Gold Coast Travel:
Complimentary daily breakfast
$100 resort credit (an additional $100 for bookings in suites or above)
Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
Upgrade at check-in, subject to availability
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