What I can recommend and even insist upon, is to resist the temptation of staying in the rooms for a long time, as easy as that would be, because the hotel is located in a part of Europe where there is simply too much to see and to do. As the ‘Athens of the Middle Ages’ and as the city that is considered by many to be one of the birthplaces of the Renaissance, it is no surprise that Florence is a huge attraction for art lovers. But beyond art, it is one of the most beautiful places in Europe and perhaps the world. The two most famous art galleries are owned by the Medici family in the 16th century. Even if art is not up your street, you can’t fail to be thoroughly in awe of the architecture. Manhattan’s skyscrapers are
one thing, but Florence’s blend of the archaic and the modern brings together what makes for a skyline for all times- literally! The Hotel provides guests with a complementary shuttle service to the heart of this historic city, or, if preferred, private cabs can be arranged. The sheer scale of interest in Florence is enough to wear you out, leaving you in need of some relaxation. While the idyllic and pastoral setting of the hotel in the beautiful gardens radiates its own relaxing vibes -particularly with a swimming pool situated in the center of one of the aforementioned gardens- the hotel’s spa is the best place to unwind in arguably the whole of Tuscany. This is where Il Salviatino’s renowned service marries the beauty of its setting. The Spa plays host to Dr Vranjes, which is one of Florence’s most exclusive perfume houses;
needless to say, therefore, that the treatments are mostly accompanied by an extraordinary array of smells. Their exclusive treatments include detoxes in Turkish Baths, anti-stress In 1300, Pope Boniface claimed that Aristotle was wrong: the universe is made Water, and Florentines. This pride in Florentine history and culture has found its way into Il Salviatino, with the management and the employees taking the utmost pride in providing outstanding service in outstanding measure. A trip to this hotel is to experience time travel without leaving 2012, to experience the countryside and the city, all under the banner of luxury and hospitality. Put simply; at Il Salviatino, impossible is two
Il Salviatino Via del Salviatino, 21 50137 Fiesole Province of Florence, Italy + 39 055 904 1111 salviatino.com
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