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For a Florence stay centered on Renaissance history, consider the historic palaces here, where period architecture remains part of your daily surroundings.
Best for
For a Florence stay centered on Renaissance history, consider the historic palaces here, where period architecture remains part of your daily surroundings.
What makes it special
Ask about the perfume-making experience for guests eighteen and older, where expert guidance helps you create a fragrance to take home.
Room to consider
Book a Four Seasons Room with a king bed for garden views; twin-bedded rooms instead overlook neighboring buildings, streets or courtyards.
Insider tip
Request childproofing items before arriving with young children, so the team can discuss suitable preparations for your room before your stay.
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The Giardino della Gherardesca gives Four Seasons Hotel Firenze its unusually spacious setting within Florence. Across 4.5 hectares, or about 11 acres, paths pass mature trees, lawns and historic garden structures between two palazzos. Inside, frescoes and period furnishings carry the estate's history into the rooms. The hotel has 121 accommodations, comprising 76 guest rooms and 45 suites. For a stay centered on Florence's art and architecture, the grounds provide something equally worth leaving time for: a substantial garden within the city itself.
Green wall panels and framed prints give one design a calm, classic feel. Round pictures flank the curved headboard. A tall window lights an armchair with a matching footrest. Other interiors pair pale paneling with floral curtains and deep red seating. Colors vary by room, with period-style furniture adding a Florentine touch.
These rooms are set in Palazzo della Gherardesca or Palazzo del Nero. A full marble bathroom includes an oversized vanity. Sleeping and sitting areas share one room. Patterned floors and shaded lamps complete the setting.
Green wall panels and framed prints give one design a calm, classic feel. Round pictures flank the curved headboard. A tall window lights an armchair...
Tall windows and cream walls make the sitting area feel light and open. Beside the bed, a gold-patterned armchair sits with a matching footrest and small round table. A writing desk stands near the window. Framed prints and long curtains continue the classic style.
Rooms occupy Palazzo della Gherardesca or Palazzo del Nero, each with a full marble bathroom. Cream and gold tones run through the seating. In this design, a padded bench stands at the foot of the bed.
Tall windows and cream walls make the sitting area feel light and open. Beside the bed, a gold-patterned armchair sits with a matching footrest and...
King rooms face the hotel garden. Twin rooms look toward nearby homes.
Classic furnishings meet a bright sitting area in this room. The designs include a curved yellow headboard with pale patterned curtains, or a rust-colored upholstered seat and floral drapes. Framed landscapes and small round pictures add detail around the bed, while a chandelier hangs above the room.
Rooms are spread through Palazzo della Gherardesca and Palazzo del Nero. A full marble bathroom has a vanity. One bathing layout pairs two basins with a tub beneath the window. In the bedroom, a desk and chair stand apart from the softer lounge seating, with warm yellow and cream tones in one design.
Classic furnishings meet a bright sitting area in this room. The designs include a curved yellow headboard with pale patterned curtains, or a rust-colored upholstered...
The king layout looks toward the garden. Twin-room views include nearby streets or the courtyard.
A generous sitting area is a key part of this room's layout. Sofas, armchairs and a low table share the bedroom, beneath chandeliers and framed prints. The designs range from green upholstery and gold tones to burgundy seating against pale paneled walls. Twin layouts can pair red upholstered headboards with a cream sofa opposite the beds.
The rooms occupy Palazzo della Gherardesca or Palazzo del Nero. Each has a full marble bathroom. In one design, a landscape-patterned wall runs above an inset tub, with a separate shower beside it. Tall windows and long patterned curtains carry the room's period style into the seating area.
A generous sitting area is a key part of this room's layout. Sofas, armchairs and a low table share the bedroom, beneath chandeliers and framed...
Some suites have a balcony, but this is not a feature of every layout in the category.
High ceilings and tall windows give this suite an airy scale. Its living area is part of the bedroom, with a sofa or armchair arrangement beside the sleeping space. One king design uses green wall panels, dark patterned curtains and a curved pale headboard. Twin designs combine yellow headboards with cream and gold seating.
Suites occupy Palazzo della Gherardesca. A full marble bathroom completes the layout. In one bathroom, an oval freestanding tub sits across from a long vanity, with a separate shower nearby. Chandeliers and framed artwork connect the bathing room's classic details with the bedroom.
High ceilings and tall windows give this suite an airy scale. Its living area is part of the bedroom, with a sofa or armchair arrangement...
The parlour and sleeping area share an open layout. A separate wardrobe stands apart from the main room. A desk near the window and classic upholstered seating create a residential feel. One cream and gold design has a curved headboard and framed prints. Other designs bring in pale green walls and burgundy chairs.
These suites are in Palazzo della Gherardesca or Palazzo del Nero. The full marble bathrooms vary in design. One pairs a freestanding oval tub with a wide vanity. Another has an inset tub below a wall with a landscape pattern. Tall curtains and ornate mirrors carry the same period character through both spaces.
The parlour and sleeping area share an open layout. A separate wardrobe stands apart from the main room. A desk near the window and classic...
A separate bedroom and living room distinguish this suite's layout. In the lounge, a pale sofa meets red or rust-colored chairs beneath framed landscape art. Cabinet shelves surround a large mirror in one design, and a small round table stands near the tall window. Curtains and patterned upholstery soften the pale paneled walls.
The bedroom continues the classic style with a floral headboard and a dressing table. Suites are located in Palazzo della Gherardesca or Palazzo del Nero. The full marble bathroom varies in design; some have a freestanding tub. Botanical or cityscape wall patterns add another individual detail to the bathing area.
A separate bedroom and living room distinguish this suite's layout. In the lounge, a pale sofa meets red or rust-colored chairs beneath framed landscape art....
The standard suite has one bedroom. It can expand to two or three bedrooms.
Historic ceilings and three distinct wall treatments set these suites apart. Granducato retains Spanish leather wallpaper from the 19th century. San Gallo has a white-and-gold coffered ceiling from the same era. Volterrano has silk wallpaper from 19th-century China. Flowers and exotic birds cover its surface.
Palazzo della Gherardesca houses these suites. Each interior follows the shape of the original rooms. Their palettes include red and green or softer pink and cream. Period-style seating shares the bedroom, beneath tall windows and detailed ceiling work. A full marble bathroom carries the ornate style into the bathing space. In one layout, the tub is separate from the shower.
Historic ceilings and three distinct wall treatments set these suites apart. Granducato retains Spanish leather wallpaper from the 19th century. San Gallo has a white-and-gold...
Set on the third floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca, this suite has a bedroom and a separate living room. Cream and gold upholstery ties the spaces together. In the lounge, a patterned sofa faces a low table, with a writing desk farther back. Open doorways reveal a second seating group beside the bed.
The bedroom pairs tall windows with long patterned curtains and a chandelier. A full marble bathroom includes a deep soaking tub, large vanity, separate rain shower, bidet and private WC. A guest powder room is separate from the main bathroom.
Set on the third floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca, this suite has a bedroom and a separate living room. Cream and gold upholstery ties the...
Three historic designs give these suites their rich detail. Scala has ceiling scenes inspired by Rubens. Angels, cherubs and a figure celebrating spring fill the artwork. The Stephenson suite honors railway pioneer George Stephenson in its painted ceiling. Conti has bathroom art that recalls the Temple of the Seven Virtues in the garden.
Each suite is on the first floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca. Tall windows light a spacious bedroom with its own parlour and living area. Green and cream furnishings appear among the different designs, beneath ornate ceiling work. The full marble bathroom has a freestanding soaking tub. Art and period details extend beyond the bedroom.
Three historic designs give these suites their rich detail. Scala has ceiling scenes inspired by Rubens. Angels, cherubs and a figure celebrating spring fill the...
A staircase links two living rooms in this third-floor suite at Palazzo della Gherardesca. Upstairs, a broad panoramic window sits beneath the sloping ceiling. Green armchairs and a pale sofa gather around a low table, with a desk near the window and the city's rooftops beyond.
The lower level has another seating area, tall bookcases and a small round table beside the window. Draped fabric rises behind the bedroom's headboard, continuing the green and cream palette. Two full marble bathrooms accompany the two-level layout. One has a deep soaking tub, large vanity, separate rain shower, bidet and private WC.
A staircase links two living rooms in this third-floor suite at Palazzo della Gherardesca. Upstairs, a broad panoramic window sits beneath the sloping ceiling. Green...
Vaulted ceilings and painted walls rise above a purple headboard edged in gold tones. The suite is on the first floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca. Its historic bedroom has a separate living room. Pale seating and lilac armchairs fill the lounge, alongside a large framed mirror. Detailed ceiling panels add to the period character.
Living-room art tells the story of the Della Gherardesca family. It depicts their move to Pisa in the 16th century. A full marble bathroom and guest powder room sit apart from the lounge. In the main bathroom, a window stands above the tub. A long vanity holds two basins.
Vaulted ceilings and painted walls rise above a purple headboard edged in gold tones. The suite is on the first floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca....
A former limonaia, or greenhouse, forms this standalone suite in the hotel park. Wide doors connect the bedroom and separate living room to the lawn. Pale sofas gather around a dark low table, while a small round dining table stands farther inside. The bedroom has the same light colors, with a curved headboard and patterned bench.
The full marble bathroom has an oversized sunken tub. A guest powder room is separate. Tall curtains frame the windows. Prints and chandeliers bring the hotel's classic style into this secluded building.
A former limonaia, or greenhouse, forms this standalone suite in the hotel park. Wide doors connect the bedroom and separate living room to the lawn....
This category brings together two distinct Presidential suites. De' Medici occupies the third floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca. Tall windows light its long living room, where burgundy seating and chandeliers lead toward a dining room for eight. The bedroom has a red canopy, while one full marble bathroom and a guest powder room complete its layout.
The other suite sits on the first floor of Palazzo del Nero. Original frescoes decorate its living room, and the bedroom has a paneled ceiling. Period furniture continues the historic setting. Its bathing arrangement includes two full marble bathrooms.
This category brings together two distinct Presidential suites. De' Medici occupies the third floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca. Tall windows light its long living room,...
A long windowed gallery lies at the heart of this suite. It occupies the main floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca. Painted vaulted ceilings and 17th-century frescoes stretch above several seating areas. Chandeliers run along the gallery. Tall windows line one side, opposite art in ornate frames.
The historic painted-tile floor is the work of Ignazio Chiaiese. Beyond the gallery, a dining table seats eight beneath another painted ceiling. Blue dining chairs contrast with the warm tones of the surrounding room. There is a full marble bathroom, with a separate powder room for guests.
A long windowed gallery lies at the heart of this suite. It occupies the main floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca. Painted vaulted ceilings and 17th-century...
Palazzo della Gherardesca was built in 1473 for Bartolomeo Scala and later belonged to Medici and Della Gherardesca owners. Its frescoed ceilings and courtyards remain central to the hotel experience. Across the grounds, the second building, Palazzo del Nero, is also known as La Villa. This former aristocratic residence became a convent and now houses 36 rooms and suites. Pierre-Yves Rochon's interiors combine historic decoration with modern comfort, allowing the buildings' different proportions and architectural details to remain visible.
The garden rewards a closer look than a walk between buildings. A neoclassical temple and a Baroque grotto arch form part of its landscape, while the raised Collinetta gives a view across the grounds. There is a working kitchen garden growing herbs such as basil, rosemary and mint for the kitchens and bars. The weeping beech, cedars and magnolias add height and shade. At the southern edge, the Duomo View Lawn frames Brunelleschi's dome above the skyline, bringing Florence's best-known landmark into the garden setting without requiring a cathedral-view room.
Room categories vary noticeably in size, reflecting the historic buildings. Superior Rooms measure 32 to 45 square meters and have a king bed; Deluxe Rooms range from 38 to 59 square meters with a king or twin beds. Four Seasons Rooms extend from 40 to 59 square meters. Garden-View Executive Suites add separate living space, while the historical suite collection places original decoration at the center of the stay.
The Royal Suite della Gherardesca occupies the former nobles' quarters in the main palazzo. Across 234 square meters, painted vaulted ceilings and seventeenth-century frescoes sit above original majolica flooring associated with the Neapolitan craftsman Ignazio Chiaiese. A windowed gallery links several living spaces, and the dining area seats eight. Views face the hotel park. The suite has a king bed, a full marble bathroom and a guest powder room. Its appeal lies in the continuity of the historic interiors, with art underfoot and overhead as well as on the walls.
The Garden Suite is a different proposition: an 83-square-meter stand-alone building near Palazzo del Nero, once its limonaia, or greenhouse. It has a private garden and terrace, plus a seasonal plunge pool at ambient temperature. The interior is more contemporary, and the marble bathroom includes a large sunken tub with a park outlook. For guests who value their own outdoor space, this category brings the garden directly into the accommodation rather than making it a view beyond the windows.
Il Palagio is the hotel's principal fine-dining restaurant, serving Italian cooking with a Florentine foundation in Palazzo della Gherardesca. Tasting menus sit alongside an à la carte selection, with Italian wines from the cellar. A pasta dish combining Tuscan bardiccio sausage with corn, fennel and star anise gives a sense of the kitchen's approach to regional ingredients. Dinner extends onto the garden-facing terrace in warmer weather. For a private occasion, the hotel's Renaissance Lobby Chapel can become a dining setting, retaining its frescoes and mother-of-pearl details.
Atrium Bar occupies a skylit space in the fifteenth-century palazzo, with espresso, afternoon tea and aperitivo forming part of its day. A Negroni from the drinks trolley suits the setting. Bar Berni takes a botanical approach to its interiors and looks toward the Italian-style garden; vermouth cocktails and all-day dining are its focus. Al Fresco and Pool Tree Bar brings trattoria cooking, grilled dishes and handmade pizzas outdoors in summer. These settings let meals follow different parts of the estate, with a palazzo lounge, garden-facing bar and informal poolside tables.
The spa has ten treatment rooms, with massages, facials and body treatments drawing on ingredients including Tuscan herbs. Sauna and steam facilities sit alongside the treatment spaces, and salon services cover hair, nails and makeup. A separate Spa Suite among the garden's trees can be reserved for one guest or a couple. Its Florentine Experience by Santa Maria Novella combines a foot ritual, body exfoliation, massage and facial treatment. This local connection gives the spa a Florentine reference of its own, beyond the surroundings.
The 205-square-meter fitness center contains Technogym cardiovascular equipment, dumbbells and kettlebells, with personal training available. Yoga takes place in the garden or spa studio according to the season. A guided Walk in the Park session combines stretching, breathing exercises and other movement in the grounds when weather permits. The garden therefore has a practical role for active guests, as well as being a place to wander. Separate men's and women's facilities include steam rooms, saunas and experiential showers.
The main outdoor pool sits within the garden, with loungers and cabanas around it. It is a summer swimming setting, while the outdoor hot tub is available throughout the year. Poolside drinks and light refreshments keep an afternoon here self-contained. The combination of open space and water is particularly useful on a longer Florence visit, when time away from galleries and busy piazzas can be as welcome as another museum appointment.
Pio Seasons Kids Club runs in summer, with activities that include water games and minigolf. Babysitting and dedicated children's activities can also be arranged through the concierge. The garden has scavenger hunts, nature trails and family games, giving children somewhere to explore beyond the formal interiors. Restaurants have children's menus, and the hotel makes its own gelato. Connecting room and suite arrangements help families keep separate sleeping spaces together. For outings, the concierge can organize an Arno boat ride or a guided introduction to Florence's landmarks, with plans shaped around the children's interests.
The main address is Borgo Pinti 99. The Accademia and Piazza Duomo are natural outings on foot, with the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria also reachable as part of a longer walk through the center. A taxi can be useful when returning after dinner or a full museum day. Florence-Peretola Airport is approximately 15 kilometers away; the hotel estimates a 20-minute drive, depending on traffic. Pisa Airport is about 80 kilometers away, with an estimated hour by car. The concierge can arrange airport transfers, car rental and guided day trips for guests extending their visit into Tuscany.
The Gherardesca Garden offers paths past a neoclassical temple and a grotto arch, with outdoor discoveries to make between visits to city museums.
Il Palagio pairs Florentine-inspired tasting menus with Italian wines, offering an introduction to regional cooking over a full evening meal.
In-room salon services let you arrange personal grooming in your own accommodation, a useful option when preparing for an evening engagement.
Borgo Pinti 99, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
Yes. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is one of the strongest luxury hotels in Florence for travelers who want history, space, and service. The hotel combines Renaissance palaces, private gardens, Michelin-starred dining, spa facilities, a pool, and access to Florence's cultural centre.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is on Borgo Pinti, in the historic centre of Florence. The hotel is close to Sant'Ambrogio, the Duomo, galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and many classic Florence walking routes.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has about 116 rooms and suites across its historic buildings. Accommodation is divided between Palazzo della Gherardesca and Palazzo del Nero, with rooms, suites, garden options, and frescoed signature spaces.
The hotel is set within two historic palaces and borders one of Florence's largest private gardens. Guests get Renaissance architecture, original frescoes, old trees, fountains, statues, fine dining, and a rare resort-like feeling in the city.
Rooms and suites mix Florentine history with modern comfort. Some feature frescoes, original details, high ceilings, or garden views. Guests can choose premier rooms, Four Seasons rooms, executive suites, Duomo-view suites, garden suites, and major signature suites.
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