Plaza Hotel Lucchesi in Florence

This elegant circa-1860 hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Uffizi Galleries, 11 minutes from the shops on Ponte Vecchio and 15 minutes from the Florence Cathedral.The refined, upscale rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and desks. Upgraded rooms add river or city views. Some have furnished balconies. There are 2-story suites with sitting rooms. Room service is also available.There's a seasonal rooftop pool and a bar, in addition to a high-end restaurant. Other amenities include a lounge with a fireplace, meeting space and parking for a fee. Pets are welcome, and bowls and mats are offered on request.