The Palio Spectacle

The Grand Hotel Baglioni

Preserves the charm and elegance typical of the Florentine tradition but is also equipped with all the most modern comforts, creating a perfect balance. The building, former residence to the Carrega Bertolini Princes, features high ceilings decorated with traditional wooden beams and windows with the original glass mounted in lead frames. There are numerous works of art in the hotel including frescos, paintings, statues and an interesting exclusive permanent photo exhibit which uses old and contemporary images to tell one hundred years of Florence's history. From the Panoramic "Terrazza Brunelleschi" Restaurant you can catch a glimpse of all of Florence.

Castello del Nero

Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa is located a stones-throw from the historic cities of Florence and Siena, surrounded by 700 acres of rolling Tuscan hills and is the first luxury hotel in the Chianti area to offer the added indulgence of an exclusive destination spa. A modern day luxury sanctuary, Castello del Nero is the first property in the region to offer you the absolute latest in modern facilities while maintaining the atmosphere of its historic surroundings The grandeur of the past can still be felt through the many frescoes, family crests and vaulted ceilings that adorn many of the rooms.

Bernini Palace Firenze

Located in Florence’s historic centre, right behind Piazza della Signoria, just a stone’s throw from the Uffizi and Florence’s main historical attractions. The hotel offers guests to Siena (45 minutes away) a base in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

This historic building dates back to the fifteenth century and is classical Florentine with stringcourses around the walls and wooden shutters, giving it a charming antique appearance. The Hotel Bernini Palace is a cosy refined hotel, immersed in the magical atmosphere of the Florence of the Medici family. It has all the charm of a warm, elegant, private residence.

The 74 soundproofed air-conditioned rooms and suites are furnished with taste and fitted out with the best, most up-to-date comforts. To add a historical touch breakfast is served in the magnificent Sala Parlamento, formerly a meeting place for members of Parliament and senators of the Kingdom of Italy.

Castello di Spaltenna

Surrounded by vineyards and woods and in the heart of a magnificent region full of castles and strongholds, ancient villages and abbeys, Castello del Spaltenna is located in an ancient feudal town made up of the age-old Parish church with a bell tower which goes back to the 11th Century, the nearby fortified Monastery and a small cluster of hamlets, splendid examples of spontaneous medieval architecture. The complex, which has been cleverly restructured while maintaining its original charm intact, has 30 rooms and 8 suites, all of which boast all mod cons like air conditioning, satellite TV and mini- bars, and all of which enjoy wonderful views of either the valley or the cloister A further attraction is offered by the two distinctive swimming pools: one outdoor swimming pool, not to mention the sauna and gym, a tennis court and pool table.