Hotel Orto De' Medici in Florence

Housed in a 19th-century frescoed palace, this refined hotel is a 5-minute walk from Michelangelo's renowned sculpture of David and a 9-minute walk from the 13th-century Florence Cathedral.The polished, individually decorated rooms range in decor from contemporary to traditional, including period pieces and hand-painted accents. All come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some have garden views. Upgrade rooms add terraces with cathedral and city views.Complimentary breakfast is served on a leafy terrace, in an elegant frescoed dining area, or in-room. The lush courtyard garden once housed an art school where Michelangelo studied.