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7 Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Italy
Florence's Hotel Savoy is elegantly styled by Olga Polizzi in her trademark neutrals and is also super-central, with the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi and the Duomo all within easy reach.
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7 Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Italy
Enoteca Pinchiorri on Via Ghibellina (+39 055 242 777) has two Michelin stars to its name and a creative menu of traditional Tuscan dishes. The wine list is as outstanding as the food, and the courtyard setting is perfection. Elegant dress and a reservation are essential. Don Chisciotte on Via Ridolfi (+39 055 475430) prepares simple yet refined dishes in its open kitchen and has specialities including baked pork, and tagliatelle with lemon herbs. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Fuor d'Acqua on Via Pisana (+39 055 222299) is a great seafood restaurant, with deliciously fresh dishes including black squid ink pasta with calamari. La Giostra on Borgo Pinti (+39 055 241341) is owned by Prince Dimitri Kunz d'Asburgo Lorena who ensures a lively and convivial atmosphere. The very good wines are complemented by rich and expertly prepared dishes such as spianata (thin slices of beef served with fresh rosemary and sage), and carbonara di tartufo, a spaghetti with eggs and white truffles.
I fratellini on Via dei Cimatori off the shopping street of Via dei Calzaiuoli, is a tiny antico vinaio, or traditional wine bar, dating back to 1875.
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Studios have a living area (ask for one without a balcony if you're travelling with young children). Interconnecting rooms available on each floor. No extra charge for children sharing parents' room. Rooms have mini-bars, handy for storing milk in.
Children aged 12 or older can use the gym. Otherwise, educational sightseeing of Florence's fabulous art treasures and historical monuments is right on your doorstep. Head to Piazza della Signoria to check out Michelangelo's David; if your children aren't impressed, distract them with delicious ices at a nearby gelateria. Alternatively, pack snacks and head to the Boboli gardens, which has large, impressive fountains to look at, pebbled paths flanked by neoclassical statuary to run along, and pretty gardens to play in.
Kid's menu available in the restaurant, and via room service, with junior delicacies such as Captain Nemo fish fingers and excellent pasta. Colouring books and small toys are available to keep teenies entertained between bites. Hotel Savoy can provide child-friendly packed lunches, and warm up milk or baby food.
Babysitters, €30 an hour until 11:00pm; €50 an hour thereafter.
Baby monitors are available.
Complimentary children's toiletries, pint-sized robes and slippers are all provided in-room. High chairs, changing mats, games, bibs, bottle warmers and cots are also available.
There's a good range of kids' DVDs, plus there are PlayStation 2 consoles and games available for hire. Young children are given a Savoy teddy bear, milk and biscuits, and those aged eight to 12 are treated to chocolates and a cartoon guide to Florence.
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