Hotel Malaspina
C. Italy: Tuscany: Florence
Located in one of the handsome 18th century buildings on the Piazza della Independenza, this little three-star is a gem and offers great value for the center of Florence. Access is through a frescoed entryway into a very tastefully furnished lobby area, immediately off of which is a small charming bar. Continental buffet breakfast is served on the lower level. The welcome here is warm as this is another family owned and managed property.

Opened as a hotel in 1992, this could easily be a four-star hotel. It has many attractive features such as some very nice antique furnishings, double pane windows, sound proofed doors, immaculate bathrooms with heated towel rods, satellite television, mini bar, in-room safes and internet connection. For families, there are doubles connecting to doubles or triples. There is also a small rooftop terrace. There are a few special rooms that the hotel is kindly reserving for JDB clients.

NOTE: This property not suitable for deluxe clients.