Savoy Hotel

The Hotel Savoy in Florence re-opened in May 2000 after an extensive renovation and now has 107 Bedrooms, of which are 9 Suites. Its indoor restaurant "L'lncontro" and its Bar, spill out onto the pedestrian only Piazza della Repubblica during the warm summer months, are the perfect location to enjoy the famed Italian food and delicious wines of Tuscany.

The Hotel Savoy is a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World".

The Hotel's elegant décor offers a chance to experience the best that Florence has to offer with the highest standards of accommodation, cuisine and personalized service synonymous with the Rocco Forte Hotels brand.

Located on the historic Piazza della Repubblica, the Hotel Savoy is close to the landmark Duomo and just steps away from the main fashion houses, museums and galleries. This is the ideal base from which to visit the key attractions of this beautiful and historic city.

The city of Florence is located in the picturesque Tuscan countryside. Beautiful art and architecture is found throughout, together with fashionable shops lining the streets, making it the perfect destination to enjoy on foot. Tuscany is the home of the truffle where the local cuisine and wines provide a gastronomique treat. By car, Florence Airport is 20 minutes away, whilst Pisa Airport is one hour away; Rome is under 2 hours away by train, the main station being minutes walk from the hotel.

The interior decoration of all 107 Rooms has been given a typical Italian elegant style, choosing particular ceramics, objects and materials. Throughout the Hotel there are beautiful parquet floors and some Rooms also feature natural fabric carpets. All the Bedrooms are essentially furnished with a contemporary look and the majority are complemented by trendy sculptures and fashionable photography. All windows have double glazing and a large number of Rooms also features small balconies. All Rooms are equipped with individual Heating/ Cooling Systems. Bathrooms have either white or beige marble with various mosaics. Comfortable, walk-in closets are also available in 80% of the Bedrooms. In addition to the large selection of standard Room types, the Hotel Savoy boasts three luxurious Suite types.

Room Types:

• Double Classic Rooms: They have a Queen sized Bed, total area of 20m² and some have a view onto the Piazza della Repubblica or the Duomo.
• Double Executive Rooms: They have a Queen size or Twin Bed,total area of 23m² and some of them have a view onto the Piazza della Repubblica or the Duomo.
• Double Deluxe Rooms: They have a King size or Twin Bed and total area of 27m².
• Studio Room: They have a Sitting area, a King sized or Twin Bed, total area 34m² and some of the Studios have a view onto the Piazza della Repubblica or the Duomo. There is a Studio Room on all floors except the fifth.

Room Facilities:

•  Air-conditioning
• Computer-outlets
• Voice Mail
• Two Telephone Lines
• Mini Bar
• Safety Box
• Satellite TV
• Hairdryer
• Writing Desk

Suite Types:

• Classic Suites: They have a King sized or Twin Bed, total area of 38m² and Separate Living and Bedrooms.
• Executive Suites: They have a King sized or Twin Bed, total area of 38m² and overlook the ancient square and have a view of the cathedral and of Brunelleschi's cupola. Some have a balcony.
• Suite Repubblica: They are situated on the second floor of the Hotel and have a Twin or King sized Bed some have a balcony but all overlook the ancient square and has magnificent views of the Piazza della Repubblica.

Suite Facilities:

• Air-conditioning
• Computer-outlets
• Voice Mail
• Two Telephone Lines
• Mini Bar
• Safety Box
• Satellite TV
• Hairdryer
• Writing Desk
• Fax machine

• Room Service on time.
• Instant message delivery
• Transfer to/ from the airport - on request.
• Efficient service provided by the Concierge
• Laundry Service with delivery the same day
• Luggage assistance & ironing service - on request

Already amongst the most stylish and unique in Europe, the luxurious suites will now offer a new range of services, including:

• In Room Check-In
• A complimentary packing and unpacking service, whereby a specially-trained member of staff will hang and arrange each item upon arrival and carefully repack upon departure. Also included is complimentary pressing of the garments on arrival
• Complimentary Buffet Breakfast served at Le Jardin de Russie Restaurant
• Complimentary use of a Nokia mobile phone for local calls
• Complimentary Local Telephone Calls
• Pillow Menu
• DVD Player
• MP3 Docking Station
• Complimentary High Speed Internet Access
• Complimentary In-house Movies

These unique and complimentary services are designed to allow guests to unwind, relax and simply enjoy the suite.

* Offer excludes Junior Suites and upgrades.

Executive Chef Francesco Casetta

One of the pleasures of visiting Florence on a business trip or on holiday is the opportunity to see some of the world’s greatest works of art and culture. However, this cannot be done without taking the time to enjoy as well some of the best dishes of the Italian cuisine, prepared in simple trattorie or elegant gourmet restaurants throughout the city.

Among the most popular Restaurants in town, L’Incontro continues today the tradition of offering excellent food and courteous first class service in a modern and sophisticated atmosphere.

L’Incontro is today the domain of Francesco Casetta, Executive Chef of authentic Florentine origins who has now returned to Florence after gaining important experience in Italy (“Dal Pescatore” di Canneto sull’Oglio, 3 Michelin stars ) and abroad (in particular in the States, with Four Season Hotels and Resorts Palm Beach and Ritz Carlton Naples - Florida).

In this new challenge, this young and dynamic chef is now at his best, leading a young team of chefs with enthusiasm and great professional competence. Keeping a strong focus on Tuscan cuisine, he combines his research on traditional recipes with a creative experimental approach and modern techniques of preparation which allow a lighter final result.

His cuisine offers a right balance among sophisticated dishes – where the basic ingredients maintain their original flavours – and simple, genuine options, taken from the popular tradition and accompanied with some wonderful Tuscan wines.

Special attention is given to the choice of seasonal ingredients, always fresh and produced locally. As any other great Chef would do, Francesco is personally in charge of the daily shopping for the kitchen. He is often seen in Florence local markets among aromatic herbs, colourful fruit and vegetables and stalls of fresh fish.

The secret of his cooking lies here.