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Hotel Savoy FLORENCE, ITALY

Located on Piazza della Repubblica, in the heart of Florence, Hotel Savoy is a place that instantly attunes you to the culture of the city. Refined and contemporary, the 102-room hotel has been recently refurbished. A redesigned lobby welcomes guests into a cozy atmosphere, reflecting the Rocco Forte family flair. All of the 14 suites have been renovated with joyful colors combined with authentic Italian fabrics and Florentine patterns. Two new room categories, Duomo View and Piazza View, offer stunning panoramas over Brunelleschi’s Renaissance cupola or Piazza della Repubblica. For a truly memorable dining experience, guests can indulge in healthy reinventions of Tuscan classics by celebrity chef Fulvio Pierangelini at Irene, the recently opened Florentine bistro. The Hotel Savoy also has three event rooms for up to 50 guests, and a gym on the top floor with breathtaking views over Florence.

MEET Mauro Lago, Reception Manager Phone: +39 055 27 351 Email: mlago@roccofortehotels.com STAY Repubblica Suite Square footage: 1,184 + four balconies Nightly rate: from $3,287

Irene restaurant at the Hotel Savoy

The Repubblica Suite is a true presidential suite of “grand comfort,” reflecting the stylish charm of the Hotel Savoy. This sophisticated space combines contemporary and traditional influences and is ideal for discerning travelers looking for an unforgettable stay. The two-bedroom suite is located on the third floor, historically known as the piano nobile , the most exclusive floor in a 19th-century Florentine building. With spectacular views from any of the four balconies over the square and the Column of Abundance, which marks the exact center of the town, the Repubblica Suite offers guests 1,184 sq ft of comfort. It features an inviting sitting room, a stylish master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and lavish Carrara marble bathroom, and an elegant guest bedroom and white marble bathroom. The suite can also interconnect with five bedrooms and two suites to form a private nine-bedroom wing with lounge.

A Duomo View room at the Hotel Savoy

DINE Irene

At this Florentine bistro by Fulvio Pierangelini, diners enjoy authentic flavors and healthy reinventions of Tuscan classics. Phone: +39 055 27 35 891 Email: irenefirenze@roccofortehotels.com

AWARDS Five-Star Hotel Rating Award, Forbes Travel Guide , 2016

AFFILIATIONS American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Savoy Piazza della Repubblica 7 50123 Florence Italy roccofortehotels.com/hotel-savoy