Hotel I Parigi Corbinelli (Florence,Italy) - reviews, photos, prices.

I Parigi Corbinelli provides spacious bright rooms with air conditioning and heating and other services. I Parigi Corbinelli is a complex of buildings whose the oldest dates back to the 14th century.A 4 star hotel with 8 rooms I Parigi is strategically situated on a hill where the streets of Florence dwindle away and Tuscany begins.The medieval tower was built in this strategic position on the crest of the hill for the military control of the surrounding territory.From 1427 this fortified residence was the home of Tommaso Corbinelli son of Parigi whose coat of arms can still be seen above the doors.In 1428 Lorenzo di Parigi Corbinelli offered the water from his wells to the neighboring monks of the Certosa who still today use the water to irrigate their vegetable gardens.At the beginning of the 16th century the house passed into the hands of the Antinori family who transformed its military functions to more rural activities in particular the production of wine olive oil and forage.It is from this period that the annex buildings were constructed to house the labourers.Since 1918 I Parigi has belonged to the present owners who still make their own wine and oil.The rooms are spacious and welcoming great care has been taken in the details.Different kind of rooms comfort style junior suite panorama et apartment differ for size interior design and view.All have private bathrooms with shower minibar safe box and air-conditioning.Beds can be prepared either twin or double beds on request of rooms. Breakfast is taken indoors in winter outdoors in the garden in summer and is included in the room rate.The swimming pool has been integrated into the beautiful natural setting amidst the olive trees and has a magnificent view over the Certosa monastery and the Tuscan hills.The swimming pool is open from June to September May to October weather permitting.I Parigi has a large complementary carpark which is at the disposal of the guests who wish to leave their car and take the bus into Florence while keeping the possibility of taking the car. All rooms are non smoking This is a wondeful hotel in a perfect situation with perfect staff, good food.