Pitti Uomo starts tomorrow in Florence at the Fortezza da Basso in central Florence.

One of the most well known events of the fashion industry, Pitti Uomo celebrates its 77^th edition and brings to Florence buyers, journalists, stylists, and those passionate about fashion for men.

Recently Pitti Uomo has opened to the lady with PITTI W_WOMAN PRECOLLECTION.

More than 700 exhibitors, including the most important fashion designers in Italy will present the latest fashion wear for men, featuring guest stars Corneliani and Giles Deacon.

Florence is proud to host Pitti Uomo, an exciting 4 day event with exclusive parties and la dolce vita nightlife in some of the most exclusive luxury hotels in Florence where you might spot VIPs traveling to Florence, seeking the best fashion wear amongst the many innovative and luxurious stands.

More information on the event is available at the Pitti Uomo Website and blog.

Featured Luxury Hotels in Florence:

• Hotel Montebello Spelndid
• Relais Villa Il Sasso
• Lungarno Suite
• Hotel Bernini Palace

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 !

To those of us who travel very much hotels become a second home. A warm welcome and that special care and attention make a world of difference to those who are constantly on the road.

More often than not, this is true also for the majority of those who travel the world exploring new places: a warm smile upon arrival, a kind word of courtesy make all the difference, break the ice and make Guests feel “at home”.

Hospitality is far more than a warm room and a clean bed, or a deluxe continental breakfast, it’ s about people caring for people.

Hotel Relais is a Consortium of 4 and 5 star hotels in Tuscany, our objective is to exceed your expectations. Luxury Hotels have long since recognized the need for Professionals with special capabilities at the reception: The Concierge.

Many underestimate their role and ignore the existence of this profession and the international association representing them called Clefs d’Or.

Members of this association are easily recognizable because they wear the Golden Keys on their blazer: 2 crossed keys are the symbol of the Concierges beloging to UIPA – Unione Italiana dei Portieri d’Albergo the national group which in turn is part of the UICH Unione internazionale delle Clefs d’Or ( International Union of the Golden Keys).

The association was founded in 1929 and counts 40 nations worldwide, representing the best professionals in this industry when it comes to welcoming Guests with a smile, courtesy, discretion.

We are proud to have Michele Paonessa, president of Le chiavi d’Oro Toscana with us at Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, a fine hotel in on the Lungarni of Florence and member of our consortium.

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is a symbol of fine hospitality in Florence since 1860. The hotel is located on the right banks of the Arno river, with a spectacular view of Florence and southern exposure.

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is a 4 star hotel in central Florence located in the immediate vicinities of Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte, a few steps away from the church of Santa Croce, and Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery, just a short walk away from the Duomo (Cathedral), as well as the Accademia where the David by Michelangelo is kept.

Mentioned for over 50 years in the prestigious Michelin Guide, the Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is listed among the finest hotels in Florence in the category Grand Comfort for 2005 and 2006.

It was a pleasure to meet Michele Paonessa in Florence, at the Plaza Hotel Lucchesi.