VILLA CARLOTTA is a romantic 19th century patrician manor, situated in the wooded residential area around Porta Romana, at the foot of Piazzale Michelangelo, and within walking distance to the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio. A brief stroll along some of the characteristic streets of Renaissance Florence or, if you prefer, through the famed Boboli Gardens of the Pitti Palace will take you to the heart of the downtown historical center and to the celebrated streets of the elegant shopping area. Over and above the refined grace and comfort, and the courteous and impeccable service, there is another dimension to the hospitality of Villa Carlotta which one seldom finds elsewhere. From the moment you arrive, you will feel enveloped by a unique sense of welcome. Rare, subtle, it emanates from nuances of relationships and a specific philosophy that tell you immediately that you are not merely an anonymous room number, You come to feel you have moved, not into a hotel, but into your own new home new, yet already warm and welcoming and arranged exactly the way you would have it! Our peaceful, serene terrace garden and the spacious luminous veranda are a delight for anyone looking for a few hours of relaxation, or conversation, or simple quiet reading... perhaps with a refreshing drink from the bar. An ample private parking area, offered free of charge, is another characteristic providing stress-free sojourns for our guests. The 32 comfortable and finely-appointed rooms set into the splendid framework afforded by the surrounding Florentine hills are furnished in gracious classic elegance. All the amenities are up to the highest international standards and include air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, room safes, hairdryers and direct dial telephone. In the elegant restaurant, AL BOBOLINO, you will dine by candlelight, savouring the authentic. World-renowned cuisine of Tuscany as well as a fine selection of Italian and International dishes and, in the cordial atmosphere of our American Bar, enhanced by its lovely fireplace, a full range of cocktails and after-dinner cordials is available.