Savoy Hotel
Europe /
Italien /
Tuscany /
Firenze /
Florence
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Type: Hotel
Chain: The Leading Hotels of the World, Rocco Forte Hotels
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Open All Year... The Hotel Savoy in Florence re-opened in May 2000 after an extensive renovation and now has 107 Bedrooms, of which are 9 Suites.
The Hotel Savoy in Florence re-opened in May 2000 after an
extensive renovation and now has 107 Bedrooms, of which are 9 Suites. Its indoor
restaurant "L'lncontro" and its Bar, spill out onto
the pedestrian only Piazza della Repubblica during the warm summer
months, are the perfect location to enjoy the famed Italian food and delicious
wines of Tuscany.
The Hotel Savoy is a member of "The Leading Hotels of
the World".
The Hotel's elegant décor offers a chance to experience the best that
Florence has to offer with the highest standards of accommodation, cuisine and
personalized service synonymous with the Rocco Forte Hotels
brand.
Located on the historic Piazza della Repubblica, the Hotel
Savoy is close to the landmark Duomo and just steps away from the main
fashion houses, museums and galleries. This is the ideal base from which to
visit the key attractions of this beautiful and historic city.
The city of Florence is located in the picturesque Tuscan countryside.
Beautiful art and architecture is found throughout, together with fashionable
shops lining the streets, making it the perfect destination to enjoy on foot.
Tuscany is the home of the truffle where the local cuisine and wines provide a
gastronomique treat.
By car, Florence Airport is 20 minutes away, whilst Pisa Airport is one hour
away; Rome is under 2 hours away by train, the main station being minutes walk
from the hotel.
Executive Chef Francesco Casetta
One
of the pleasures of visiting Florence on a business trip or on holiday is the
opportunity to see some of the world’s greatest works of art and culture.
However, this cannot be done without taking the time to enjoy as well some of
the best dishes of the Italian cuisine, prepared in simple trattorie or elegant
gourmet restaurants throughout the city.
Among
the most popular Restaurants in town, L’Incontro continues today the
tradition of offering excellent food and courteous first class service in a
modern and sophisticated atmosphere.
L’Incontro
is today the domain of Francesco Casetta, Executive Chef of authentic Florentine
origins who has now returned to Florence after gaining important experience in
Italy (“Dal Pescatore” di Canneto sull’Oglio, 3 Michelin stars ) and
abroad (in particular in the States, with Four Season Hotels and Resorts Palm
Beach and Ritz Carlton Naples - Florida).
In
this new challenge, this young and dynamic chef is now at his best, leading a
young team of chefs with enthusiasm and great professional competence. Keeping a
strong focus on Tuscan cuisine, he combines his research on traditional recipes
with a creative experimental approach
and
modern techniques of preparation which allow a lighter final result.
His
cuisine offers a right balance among sophisticated dishes – where the basic
ingredients maintain their original flavours – and simple, genuine options,
taken from the popular tradition and accompanied with some wonderful Tuscan
wines.
Special
attention is given to the choice of seasonal ingredients, always fresh and
produced locally. As any other great Chef would do, Francesco is personally in
charge of the daily shopping for the kitchen. He is often seen in Florence local
markets among aromatic herbs, colourful fruit and vegetables and stalls of fresh
fish.
The
secret of his cooking lies here.
