Villa Carlotta is a 19th-century country manor surrounded by parks and gardens. It is near the panoramic terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo, and a 15-minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. This 4-star hotel offers free parking, and free Wi-Fi. Each room comes with air conditioning, satellite TV, and elegant parquet floors. The style is classic, with chandeliers, and furniture in lacquered wood. At Hotel Villa Carlotta you can relax out on the veranda and in the garden. International cocktails are served at the bar with a real fireplace, and the restaurant, open for dinner, specialises in traditional Tuscan cuisine. Breakfast starts at 07:15. Take a bicycle at reception and go through the pretty Boboli Gardens to reach Pitti Palace. There is also a bus stop nearby with regular local buses connecting you to the centre of Florence.