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An Architectural Pearl in the Historic Cradle of Florence
Brunelleschi Hotel is an extraordinary luxury boutique sanctuary nestled in the historical epicenter of Florence, set within the restored Byzantine Pagliazza Tower—the oldest intact architectural structure in the city, dating back to 541 AD—and the medieval Church of San Michele in Palchetto. Located mere steps from Florence Cathedral (Duomo), Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio, this architectural landmark seamlessly merges six centuries of Florentine heritage with ultra-contemporary Italian design.
Secluded within the peaceful pedestrian courtyard of Piazza Santa Elisabetta, the hotel offers a tranquil haven amidst Florence's vibrant cultural heart. Guests can explore the hotel’s private subterranean museum displaying ancient Roman caldarium thermal baths unearthed during painstaking restoration, savor 2-Michelin-starred dining inside the tower at Santa Elisabetta, and admire Filippo Brunelleschi’s iconic Renaissance cathedral dome directly from their suite windows.
Visual Tour & Architectural Splendor
Iconic Suites & Historic Accommodations
Pagliazza Tower Suite
An utterly unique 710-square-foot (66 m²) circular sanctuary occupying an entire floor inside the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower, Florence's oldest intact structure dating back to 541 AD. Features original round exposed stone walls, an artisanal circular king bed, oak parquet flooring, separate living salon, and a luxurious travertine marble bathroom with deep soaking tub and separate rain shower.
Duomo View Suite
A lavish 590-square-foot (55 m²) suite showcasing grand floor-to-ceiling windows that perfectly frame direct, breathtaking panoramas of Brunelleschi's world-famous Duomo cathedral dome. Designed with refined contemporary Italian furnishings, custom silk textiles, an expansive sitting salon, and an Italian marble bathroom with dual vanities and luxury amenities.
Pool Suite with Jacuzzi Terrace
A sensational 1,180-square-foot (110 m²) penthouse residence featuring a spectacular 215-square-foot private open-air terrace with a heated hydro-massage jacuzzi overlooking Giotto's Campanile and Florentine terracotta rooftops. Includes an elegant master bedroom, expansive living salon, walk-in closet, and spa bathroom with chromotherapy shower and jacuzzi tub.
2 Michelin-Starred Gastronomy & Tuscan Cuisine
Santa Elisabetta
Florence's culinary jewel, awarded 2 Michelin Stars and housed in the circular stone chamber of the 6th-century Byzantine Pagliazza Tower. With only seven intimate tables, Executive Chef Rocco De Santis presents boundary-pushing degustation menus uniting his southern Campania culinary roots with Tuscan gastronomic terroir, paired with exceptional vintage cellars.
Osteria Pagliazza
Set on the ground floor of the historic tower, Osteria Pagliazza offers authentic Tuscan recipes reimagined with contemporary elegance. Savor handmade pici and pappardelle pastas, Chianina beef tartare, and seasonal Florentine specialties, complemented by romantic alfresco dining under parasols in peaceful Piazza Santa Elisabetta during warmer months.
Tower Bar
Located in the atmospheric stone-vaulted heart of the hotel, Tower Bar is Florence's premier destination for refined Italian aperitifs, vintage Negronis, craft cocktails, and an encyclopedic selection of Super Tuscan and Chianti Classico vintages, served alongside artisanal Tuscan small bites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunelleschi Hotel is situated in the pedestrian heart of Florence at Piazza Santa Elisabetta 3, nestled in a quiet, charming courtyard just a two-minute walk from the Florence Cathedral (Duomo), Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio.
Brunelleschi Hotel is built directly around the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower, constructed between 541 and 544 AD, making it the oldest intact standing architectural structure in Florence. The property also incorporates the medieval church of San Michele in Palchetto and features its own private subterranean museum displaying ancient Roman caldarium thermal baths.
The hotel is home to the acclaimed 2-Michelin-starred Santa Elisabetta restaurant, an intimate seven-table dining experience inside the circular Byzantine tower led by Chef Rocco De Santis. Guests can also enjoy Osteria Pagliazza for gourmet Tuscan trattoria classics and the atmospheric Tower Bar for artisanal cocktails and aperitivo.
Guests booking Brunelleschi Hotel through Vincent Vacations receive exclusive Signature Travel Network privileges: daily full breakfast for each guest, a $100 USD equivalent food and beverage credit per room per stay, room upgrade upon check-in based on availability, early check-in and late checkout priority, and VIP concierge assistance.
Suites at Brunelleschi Hotel offer some of the most spectacular vistas in Florence. The Duomo View Suites feature direct, unobstructed perspectives of Brunelleschi's cathedral dome, while the Penthouse Pool Suite features an open-air terrace with a private jacuzzi overlooking Giotto's Campanile and Florentine rooftops.