Four Seasons Hotel Florence
Exclusive Complimentary Perks
- Complimentary Room Category, subject to availability at check-in
- Full Breakfast x 2 Daily
- A $100 Credit**
- Complimentary Basic Internet
- Late Check-Out, subj to avails on specific request only
**A $100 Credit will be applicable for booking any Room Category. Book a Suite (excluding Junior & Executive Suite Categories) and get a $200 Credit. The Credit is per stay and may be used towards Food & Beverage charges, a Spa service or towards a Recreational Activity on property. This will be a one-time credit for the entire duration of a stay even if multiple, back-to-back reservations are booked over consecutive days.
Special Offer
Experience More – Up to EUR 200 Credit
Combinable with Exclusive Perks!
Valid Year Round
- With stays in a guest room: EUR 100 credit per stay towards Hotel food and beverages and treatments in the Spa
- With stays in a suite: EUR 200 credit per stay towards Hotel food and beverages and treatments in the Spa
Offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
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Florence Escape - 15% Off!*
Combinable with Exclusive Perks!
Valid Year Round
Enjoy 15% off your room rate when you stay three or more nights.
*Minimum 3 night stay required. Offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. This offer may be discontinued without prior notice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the best way to book Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (Florence)?
The best way to book Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is through WhataHotel!. Lorraine Travel, a Four Seasons Preferred Partner since 1993. Founded in 1948, Lorraine Travel brings over 75 years of expertise in luxury travel, ensuring you receive exclusive benefits including complimentary daily breakfast for two, a $100 property credit ($200 for suites), potential room upgrades based on availability, and VIP status throughout your stay at this extraordinary Renaissance palace hotel ranked #19 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024.
Where is Four Seasons Hotel Florence located?
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is located in the center of Florence, just a 10-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo. The hotel is set within two Renaissance palaces—the 15th-century Palazzo della Gherardesca and the 16th-century Palazzo Del Nero—connected by one of Florence's largest private gardens, the Giardino della Gherardesca. This 4.5-hectare (11-acre) walled urban oasis provides a tranquil sanctuary in the heart of one of the world's most visited cities, placing guests steps away from Florence's cultural treasures.
What is the Gherardesca Garden at Four Seasons Florence?
The Giardino della Gherardesca is Florence's largest private garden, covering 4.5 hectares (11 acres) and entirely walled. This English-style garden was designed in the 16th century along Renaissance principles and features century-old trees, statues, gorgeous flower beds, fountains, romantic paths, a 19th-century Ionic temple, and a pavilion known as the Kaffeehaus. The gardens contain the outdoor swimming pool, al fresco dining venues, hot air balloon launch site, and countless tranquil spaces for guests to escape the city while remaining in its heart.
What restaurants are at Four Seasons Hotel Florence?
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze features five exceptional dining venues. Il Palagio is the Michelin-starred restaurant showcasing creative Tuscan cuisine with an exceptional Italian wine cellar. Onde, opened October 2024, is a contemporary coastal seafood osteria with glamorous atmosphere and nightly DJ sets. Bar Berni is a lively vermouth bar with botanical-inspired interiors and garden views. Atrium Bar offers all-day dining and mixology in the palazzo. Al Fresco provides poolside trattoria dining with Josper-grilled meats and handmade pizzas in the garden setting.
What rooms and suites are available at Four Seasons Hotel Florence?
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze offers 115 accommodations across two Renaissance buildings. Palazzo della Gherardesca (built 1473) houses 79 rooms with frescoed ceilings, 17th-century artwork, original Capodimonte ceramic floors, and vaulted ceilings—once the nobles' quarters and home to a Medici cardinal. The newly renovated Palazzo Del Nero features 36 rooms including the Presidential Suite and Garden Suite with stunning Duomo views. Highlights include suites with painted vaulted ceilings, private terraces overlooking the gardens, and an original chapel that can be reserved for private dinners or intimate weddings.
What spa facilities are available at Four Seasons Hotel Florence?
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is a two-level sanctuary within the Gherardesca Garden, rated as Florence's best hotel spa. Facilities include nine treatment rooms (ten including couples' suite), outdoor swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi, ice fountain, and state-of-the-art fitness center with certified trainers. The spa offers locally inspired rituals, revitalizing massages, bespoke facials, and the Wellback system focusing on posture, breathwork, and mind-body connection. A full-service salon provides blowouts, waxing, and special-event makeup, with in-room treatments available.
What is the history of Four Seasons Hotel Florence?
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze occupies two historic buildings with extraordinary pedigrees. Palazzo della Gherardesca was built in 1473 by Renaissance visionary Bartolomeo Scala and served as home to a Medici cardinal, Pope Leo XI, and the noble Della Gherardesca family. The building features carefully restored frescoes, stuccos, bas-reliefs, and original silk wallpapers. La Villa was a 16th-century convent where Benedictine monks once prayed. The hotel opened in 2008 with a commitment to preserving every fresco, beam, and ancient stone while offering contemporary comfort. Palazzo Del Nero was renovated in 2024.
What unique experiences does Four Seasons Hotel Florence offer?
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze offers extraordinary experiences including exclusive after-hours private visits to the Uffizi Gallery, dinner with butler service on a private section of Ponte Vecchio, hot air balloon trips departing from within the hotel gardens, gourmet picnics prepared by the Michelin-starred chef, private sunset aperitifs in the gardens, and Sunday brunch at Il Palagio with live entertainment. The concierge can arrange truffle hunting, vineyard visits, Vespa tours of Tuscany, and artisan workshops with local craftspeople.
Is Four Seasons Hotel Florence family-friendly?
Yes, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is surprisingly family-friendly despite its romantic Renaissance setting. The hotel offers children's menus at restaurants, a playground within the gardens, a daily Kids Club with age-appropriate activities, and professional babysitting and childminder services. The expansive 11-acre walled garden provides safe space for children to explore, and the outdoor pool offers family-friendly swimming. The property welcomes pets, and children 18 and under stay free when sharing their parents' room.
Why choose Four Seasons Hotel Florence over other Florence hotels?
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is ranked #19 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024 and offers an irreplaceable combination of Renaissance heritage and contemporary luxury. The hotel uniquely features Florence's largest private walled garden (11 acres), two 15th and 16th-century palazzi with original frescoes and architectural details, Michelin-starred dining at Il Palagio, the new Onde coastal restaurant with DJ sets, Florence's best hotel spa, and the ability to launch hot air balloons from the property. The experience is described as sleeping in a living museum with Four Seasons service, just 10 minutes from the Duomo.