The Hotel Beacci Tornabuoni has been carefully reconstructed in two adjoining historical palaces overlooking the exclusive Via Tornabuoni, one dating from the early renaissance and the other from the 16th century. The grand yet understated Florentine style is evident throughout with the broad and wide stone staircases and doorways. The older Palazzo Minerbetti and relatively more modern Palazzo Strozzi del Poeta, provide an exclusive setting in the exclusive surroundings of the one of the most famous fashion avenues in Italy, Via Tornabuoni.

Both Palaces were owned by famous Patrician families of the time and follow the soft Baroque lines and grand proportions that were common amongst the houses of the well to do. The austere elegance of the palace façade of the palazzo and the private and homely atmosphere of the interior and common areas can quickly whisk one back to times past when these grand fireplaces and stunning lounges warmed the families of the Florentine aristocracy. This noble historic residence now provides the home for a truly exceptional 3 star hotel in unforgettable surroundings.

Minerbetti Palace was owned by a British family of the same name, who were important in Florentine society and produced countless Priors, Gonfaliers and other political appointments between 1300 and 1700. They were trusted allies of those in power during the Medici Period of dominance through to the Princes of Lorraine, who were to later dominate the political scene. The longevity of this family within the political and social infrastructure of Florence is testament to the key role they played in the administrative and functional history of the city.

Next door to the Hotel Beacci Tornabuoni you can find the "Cappella Tornabuoni" or Tornabuoni chapel which houses some very important early renaissance paintings including the fresco of John the Baptist by Domenico Ghirlandaio.

The Strozzi family were, on the other hand, less fortunate in the often volatile political atmosphere of this medieval city state. Opposing the Medici did not work in their favour as the family suffered exile at the hands of their more successful rivals. Their banking and business skills however meant that they soon returned to Florence, and with their substantial fortune commissioned some of the city's greatest works of art. Palazzo Strozzi, on a piazza of the same name, bears testament to the importance and artistic heritage of this great family.

Palazzo Strozzi del Poeta belonged to Giovanbattista Strozzi, a famous Florentine poet of the time. It was this man who commissioned the rare and harmonious façade from the architect Gherardo Silvani that still today raises a proud perspective on the glamorous Via Tornabuoni. The interior of this second palace maintains the Baroque feel and that combines the flowing and curved form prevalent in renaissance design, with a particular intricacy developed through the mastery of the artistic arts of construction. The original frescoes and stuccos create a particular and charming atmosphere, making your stay in the Hotel Beacci Tornabuoni unforgettable.