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Glowing from a recent revamp, the Savoy (1) (telegraph.co.uk/tt-florencesavoy) has a super-central location and stylish yet homely rooms (from £353 without breakfast). For something more affordable, head south of the river to lovely Piazza Santo Spirito where Palazzo Guadagni

(2) (telegraph.co.uk/ tt-palazzo-guadagni) offers whispers of A Room with a View and a glorious wraparound loggia. Doubles from £70, including breakfast.