The Concierge Lorenzo Illiberi’s advices

LET’S DISCOVER FLORENCE WITH LORENZO ILLIBERI

As a Chiavi d’Oro Concierge in Florence, here are a few tips to those visiting the city to help them get the most out of their stay

I started working in hotels right after graduating from high school to pay for my university studies, because I wanted to get a degree in Law. And the experience of working in reception at Hotel Corona was so amazing that my plans were overturned. I found an extremely professional team and managers who were dedicated and very friendly. From that moment on, I threw myself into this work, and I’ve been doing it ever since. Since 2001 I’ve been working at Hotel Bernini Palace, where my main aim is to seek out increasingly unique and exclusive activities for the guests, finding appropriate solutions to suit all tastes and needs. It’s an instinct I’ve always had, and which has come to the fore since I joined Le Chiavi d’Oro in 2005. I spend my free time with my family or training: I’m an enthusiastic marathon runner.

PRIVATE TRIP ON THE ARNO A traditional boat guided by people who know the river intimately and have wonderful memories to share with guests, on a stretch of water with fabulous views

NONFINITO

A design course in an atelier with a Florentine master craftsman, who places all his skill ad knowledge of different techniques at guests’ disposal

DONATELLO EXHIBITION AT PALAZZO STROZZI Until 31 July, an exhibition of unique works to celebrate one of the founding fathers of Renaissance art

CONCIERGEADVICE

THE DUOMO AT DAWN Be first in the cathedral and soak up its beauty in the early morning light, with an exclusive dawn tour of the Duomo

HOT AIR BALLOONING What better occasion to enjoy the view at 7 am from a balloon floating over the city and out towards the Chianti hills? Simply stunning!