Hotel Monna Lisa in Florence

Set in a 15th-century palace, this grand hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Basilica of Santa Croce (where Michaelangelo and Galileo are buried) and 8 km from Florence Airport.The lavish rooms, decorated in antiques, fine art and ornate period details, feature Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screens, balconies and minibars. Upgraded rooms and suites add Jacuzzis, sitting rooms and fireplaces. Room service is available.Amenities include breakfast (fee), a bar (once a 15th-century confessional) and an exercise room, as well as dining. There are airport shuttles, parking (surcharge) and palatial guest areas like a TV room and expansive gardens.