St Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, 13^th and 14^th of February is the perfect occasion for a romantic weekend getaway in Florence, city of art, culture and unique beauty.

Florence has so much to offer: Walks on the famous Ponte Vecchio, Horse and buggy rides, romantic candle light dinners, visit the Uffizi Gallery are just a few of the many interesting, fun and relaxing things you can do only in Florence.

Hotel Relais features selected 4 and 5 star hotels in Florence for an unforgettable St. Valentine’s Day week end.

Lungarno Suites Hotels

Member of the international network Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Lungarno Suites is the place where you can treat yourself to a unique romantic weekend getaway in Florence, experiencing unforgettable moments and panoramas in the intimacy of a home directly facing the Ponte Vecchio.

Hotel Montebello Splendid

A higher level of luxury and elegance, in a peaceful up-scale neighborhood, nestled in an oasis of calm and beauty in central Florence, Hotel Montebello Splendid is an icon to luxury and elegance typical of 5 star and luxury hotels in Florence, within walking distance of Ponte Vecchio.

Hotel Montebello Splendid opens into a courtyard garden with a fountain and a little neoclassic temple that will constantly calm and inspire you during your days in Florence–a corner full of peace and serenity for your afternoon cocktails and Al fresco dinners.

Hotel Montebello Splendid is a 5 star hotel located in central Florence, a 19th century villa with private garden, a residence of warmth and personalized service, offering quality services at the highest levels. Just minutes away from Florence’s greatest sights and monuments, Hotel Montebello Splendid provides top quality accommodation in 60 rooms with its columned Tuscany-style loggia, with annexed meeting rooms equipped with wireless internet connection.

Top shops, artists’ boutiques and the Arno river are all a few steps away from the hotel front door, leading you to explore Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and the many other attractions Florence has to offer.

Read more about the top quality 5 star hotel in Florence on our website.

Hotel Montebello Splendid has launched a special offer for the summer season 2009:

Spend 3 nights at Hotel Montebello Splendid and pay only 2

A hefty 30% discount valid on all types of rooms available – but there’s more to this offer.

Book a 3 night stay with Hotel Montebello Splendid in July or August and you’ll participate in a special wine tasting event hosted in the Hotel’s garden, pricing ranges from € 16,00 to € 27,00 per person depending on assortment of wines (may include the worldwide famous Brunello di Montalcino).

Book this special offer by Hotel Montebello Splendid now !

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino takes place in the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, located in the Teatro Comunale.

A detailed program of the event is available online (in English) at the Maggio Fiorentino Musicale website.

Enjoy your stay in Florence and make the most of this outstanding entertainment by staying at Hotel Montebello Splendid a 5 star hotel in Florence, a higher level of luxury and elegance in a peaceful up-scale neighbourhood in central Florence, close to Ponte Vecchio, and within walking distance from the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, located in Corso Italia, near Porta al Prato.

During the holiday season, Hotel Montebello Splendid, in the heart of Florence, is organizing a new year’s eve dinner in the heart of Florence. Hotel Montebello Splendid is a 5 star hotel with a higher level of luxury and elegance, located in a peaceful yet central up-scale neighbourhood in downtown Florence, within walking distance of Ponte Vecchio.

Hotel Montebello Splendid is an icon to Florentine luxury and elegance.

Located in the area of embassies and the Florence Opera theatre, this 19th-century villa has repeatedly hosted international ambassadors, opera singers, artists and intellectuals, and this year offers an exclusive event on new year’s eve:

Awaiting midnight in the magic atmosphere of Florence

To celebrate the new year Hotel Montebello Splendid is hosting a new year’s eve dinner, a heart warming moment of relaxation and intimacy, away from the confusion.

Here you’ll enjoy aperitifs and fine foods:

• Al caminetto” Ilvano’s cocktails and the Chef’s appetizers
• Crispy artichoke
• Artichoke and pistachio with steamed prawn and aromatic herbs sauce and pistachio with steamed prawn and aromatic herbs sauce
• Chicken liver strudel with selection of salads and mustard zabaglione
• White Tuscan beans soup with mussel, hand made pasta topped with dried tomatoes and basil
• Champagne risotto topped with fillet mignon and Brunello wine sauce
• Fillet of beef topped with citrus and chicory sauce with thyme flavoured potatoes pie
• Panettone and Pandoro, typical Italian yeast cake, with hot chocolate and vanilla sauce
• Cup of Spumante
• Coffee with chocolate cookies

from 20:45 to 21:15 aperitif near the Fireplace in the lounge

Cable radio music

€ 110,00 per person.

Beverages are not included

For further information and bookings:

Hotel Montebello Splendid, 5 star hotel in Florence
50123 Firenze, via Garibaldi 14 – Tel. +39 055 2747.1 – Fax +39 055 2747700
Email: info@montebellosplendid.com – www.montebellosplendid.com