The northern hemisphere spring 2026 will see the opening of Borgo Pignano Florence, a hotel set within a 15th century Florentine villa.

W Hotels has announced the opening of W Florence, housed in the former Grand Hotel Majestic. W Florence follows the recently unveiled W Prague, W Budapest and the brand’s first Italian property, W Rome, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to Europe.

Capella Hotels and Resorts will make its European debut with the launch of Capella Florence in 2027, the company’s President Cristiano Rinaldi has confirmed.

The latest property from Auberge Resorts Collection, Collegio alla Querce in Florence, Italy, is a 16th-century landmark, set on a hillside overlooking the UNESCO-listed Centro Storico.

Villa San Michele in Florence Italy has been confirmed as the latest Belmond hotel to undergo extensive renovation, with the 15th century property to reopen in time for the 2026 season.

IL Tornabuoni, Florence’s newest five-star independent luxury hotel has opened in the heart of the Italian Renaissance city. Located along Via Tornabuoni in the historic XII century Palazzo Minerbetti, the elegant and stylish property features 62 rooms and suites in the heart of Florence.

The Tuscan city of Florence has been earmarked as a future site for Marriott’s W Hotels Worldwide brand. With an opening date penned for 2023, W Florence is set to become a buzzing centrepiece in the heart of the artistic city alongside the Ponte Vecchio riverfront and the Duomo.

Leeu Collection has appointed Auberge Resorts Collection to manage Collegio Alla Querce (College at the Oaks) in Florence, Italy. The historic 16th-century property, acquired by Leeu Collection in 2017, has its own chapel and theatre and was previously used as a boarding school and hotel.

This month sees the much-anticipated launch of Florence’s coolest boutique hotel, Dimora Palanca.

AG Hotel Group will strengthen its Italian portfolio of upmarket properties when it opens IL Tornabuoni in Florence in early 2021. Positioned on the top floors of two Renaissance palaces, Palazzo Minerbetti and Palazzo Strozzi del Poeta, the hotel’s prized location is in the very heart of the city in Via de’ Tornabuoni – Florence’s main and exclusive shopping street.

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