Grand Hotel Baglioni

City Breaks, Italy, Florence

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Grand Hotel Baglioni has one of the best restaurants in Florence. And that accolade doesn’t come easy in Tuscany’s capital. B-Roof is located on the terrace and the views from here are spectacular. Pull up a chair and admire the rooftops of Florence its iconic Duomo. Throw in a bottle of wine from Chianti and you’ve got the perfect Florentine evening.

The hotel’s been around for over 100 years, first opening its doors in 1903. The décor fits perfectly with the historic building with antique furniture and parquet floors. The whole place feels superior and it’s great to come back to a comfy room after walking around the city all day. You don’t have to travel too far to see the sights though. The hotel’s a short walk from the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. The location allows easy access to both the city’s quaint back streets where you’ll find traditional artisan boutiques and Via de’ Tornabuoni, the main shopping street. If you want to head further afield, the station is only 200 metres away.

Transfer time: approx. 25 minutes by private car from Florence airport or approx. 1 hour 15 mins by bus & train or private car from Pisa airport.

Early booking offer available between 01 – 14 Apr 22, 18 Apr – 05 May 22, 10 Jul – 31 Aug 22 & 16 Oct – 05 Nov 22 (booked at least 30 days prior to departure, not combinable)

Early booking offer available between 06 May – 07 Jul 22 & 01 Sep – 15 Oct 22 (booked at least 45 days prior to departure, not combinable)

Rooms

No. of rooms: 192

Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

A tourist tax of approx. €4.90 per person per night is payable locally.

Rooms

Standard Rooms are ideal for a short stay. They have fine wooden furniture specially designed to meet your needs and are at least 12m². These rooms have a minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi, safe, bath or shower and hairdryer. They can sleep up to three people.

Deluxe Rooms have been carefully designed in terms of layout and detail with elegant furnishings and traditional Florentine artworks. These rooms have bath robes and can sleep up to three people. They are available on request, please call to book.

Executive Rooms have a large sitting area allowing you to spend more time relaxing in your room. They can sleep up to two adults and one child. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Rooms for Single Use are available on request, please call to book.

Lift accessible: Yes
Lift serves all floors: Yes
Access ramp: Yes

Florence

Florence is a city made by art lovers for art lovers. The Renaissance took its first steps here in the 15th century, painting the city with architectural wonders like the Palazzo Pitti and Uffizi Gallery. Climb to the top of the Duomo to admire a skyline sculpted from Gothic towers, domes and terracotta rooftops. That’s where you’ll also discover how small Florence is. Best explored by foot, you can easily wander the UNESCO-listed city centre in a day.

Had your fill of Michelangelos and da Vincis? It’s time to explore Florence’s other love – food. Finish off your day with a Florentine steak or settle down with a glass of Chianti sourced straight from the Tuscan countryside.

What to see on a Florence holiday

This compact city has plenty to see and do. And it's easy to explore it all on foot. Art's the big draw here so make sure you spend some time in the galleries to see some of Italy's most important pieces. Don't forget the art outside too, the baroque buildings are beautiful to look at and manicured Boboli gardens are a must-see.

Why book a Florence break with Inghams

We've hand-picked our hotels in Florence to make sure they offer a high standard. They're all centrally located too so you can get right to the sightseeing. We work closely with local experts to offer a great range of activities and your holiday is always in safe hands with Inghams.

Things to Do

Things to see and do

Uffizi Gallery: A must see attraction for any art lover. The world-famous Ufizzi Gallery is home to outstanding collections of paintings and sculptures from the middle ages to modern times.
Accademia Gallery: Home to Michelangelo’s sculpture of David. Give yourself time to explore the other halls in the gallery too, they will be much less busy and hold some of the finest examples of painting, sculpture and even ancient musical instruments in Italy.
Piazza della Signoria: Florence's main square is dominated by the towering Palazzo Vecchio, close to the Ufizzi, Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo - it’s the gateway to many of the city’s most famous attractions. There’s plenty to see in the square itself as its filled with sculptures and fountains, including a replica of the famed Michelangelo’s David.
Museo di Palazzo Vecchio: Florence’s town hall is a symbol of its powerful past. Built in the style of a castle with a tower reaching 94 metres, the building stands tall in Piazza della Signoria. Take a look inside to discover Giorgio Vasari’s "Salone dei Cinquecento".
Ponte Vecchio: Possibly the most famous bridge in the world and one of the few in Italy that survived WWII. The bridge makes up part of the Vasari Corridor, a passageway that connects Palazzo Vecchio with Palazzo Pitti and crosses the River Arno. The enclosed bridge is lined with artisan shops selling glittering jewels.
Palazzo Pitti: Palazzo Pitti stands at the base of Boboli Hill. It was built in the mid 1400’s by the Florentine Banker, Paulo Pitti to challenge the Medici family and is thought to have been designed by the great renaissance architect Brunelleschi.
Boboli Gardens: The green expanse was established by the Medici family in a layout that is now known as the Italian style, a model used in many European court gardens. Today it’s a lovely tranquil space in the city, it’s not just a garden but an outdoor museum where you’ll see beautiful examples of Renaissance sculpture.
Oltrarno Craft Shops: The labyrinth of streets that surround Palazzo Pitti are home to lots of tiny artisan shops and workshops like shoemakers, bookbinders and ceramicists. It's great for those who want to explore off the beaten track.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore: You can't miss Florence's iconic cathedral with its magnificent Renaissance dome. You can even climb the 463 steps to the top of the cupola where you can admire the frescos up close.

Food & drink

You can expect some fantastic food and wine in Tuscany's capital. We love bistecca fiorentina - a large t-bone cut steak seasoned with local herbs. The food in the city is hearty and locally produced. Stews, pastas and wild boar feature on most menus. After dinner, you need to try the gelato. Florence has some of the best in Italy.

For the most authentic dishes, we love mercato centrale. It's a large two-floor market with stalls selling fresh produce on the ground floor and pop up restaurants on the top floor - it's our favourite place for lunch.

Excursions

Pre-book your excursions online or give us a call

Florence Panoramic City Tour from £58 per person (3 hours 45 mins)

Gaze over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before heading up to Fiesole for even more panoramic views. Back in the city centre enjoy a guided walking tour before heading to the Accademia Gallery - a treasure trove of incredible art. We’ve included a skip the line ticket so you can discover these amazing works of art for yourself.