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ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo GRAND HOTEL VILLA CORA The Grand Hotel Villa Cora is located in a park amid plane tree woods and the Viale dei Colli gardens, and is just a few steps away from Boboli and the Oltrarno. This "Grande Dame" of the hills, offers 46 rooms and suites designed for the most discerning of travelers. The hotel offers the finest amenities of a sophisticated city center hotel, with a heated swimming pool in the park, the gourmet gastronomic restaurant, Ristorante Il Pasha and the spa and wellness which overlooks the Bobolino's Gardens. HOTEL SAVOY This exquisite hotel, situated in the heart of Florence's historical center, was fully refurbished last year by Sir Rocco Forte's luxury hotel company. Located on the Piazza Repubblica, just steps from the Florence fashion houses, the Savoy is the ideal base from which to explore the city. The 102 luxurious guestrooms are decorated in typical contemporary Italian style with carefully chosen artworks, fabrics and mosaics – a charming reminder of the city's many artisans. Emphasis is placed on impeccable personalized service, traditional Italian style, and outstanding cuisine – with the latest in-room technology and amenities, one of Florence's most popular restaurants, L'Incontro, and a fitness center offering fantastic city views. HOTEL HELVETIA & BRISTOL The Hotel Helvetia & Bristol is located right in front of Palazzo Strozzi, just off the city's most glamorous streets for shopping and sightseeing. Restored with the utmost respect for the period in terms of look and furnishings, the interior evokes a world of elegance and contemporary style. This enchanting hotel is characterized by its charm, character, personalized service and attention to detail. The 67 guestrooms are equipped with the most modern amenities, with décor and furnishings lovingly chosen to reflect Florentine aristocracy in its most sophisticated period. The Hostaria Bibendum restaurant serves up Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on Tuscan specialties. RELAIS SANTA CROCE In downtown Florence, an 18th century palazzo (the former Ciofi-Jacometti Palace) is home to the exclusive Relais Santa Croce. You'll be enchanted by its truly extraordinary setting, with sumptuous furnishings and frescoed ceilings. Recently restored (respecting the building's original architectural elements), it provides a unique atmosphere where tradition and modernity live perfectly side-by-side. Overlooking Florence's rooftops, the Duomo or Santa Croce, the 29 splendid rooms combine period furniture with contemporary design elements. Guelfi e Ghibellini stands out for its Mediterranean character and strong inclination for Tuscan specialties. Florence 45