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why the best hotels

Why The Best Hotels, including Santa Maria Novella, Balestri and L’Orologio Hotels in Rome, Florence, and Venice offer a distinctively elegant stay inspired by the world of collectible luxury timepieces. Each boutique property captures the soul of its city—Rome’s rooftop terrace overlooks the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, Florence enchants with Florentine-style rooms and rare watch displays, while Venice welcomes guests with canal views, vintage leather, and timeless design. Together, they form a trio of refined escapes where location, style, and sophistication are always on time.

special OFFERs

l'orologio firenze

Florence

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

  • Daily American buffet breakfast
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • Welcome amenities in room
  • One two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in
  • Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability

Booking Window: now – 12/31/2026

Travel Window: now – 12/31/2026

  • Best Available Rate
  • Daily Buffett Breakfast
  • Upon check-in, escort client to their room
  • Welcome Card from General Manager
  • Welcome gift in room upon arrival
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • One two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in.
  • Early Check-in subject to availability.
  • Late Check-out subject to availability.

Booking and Travel Window: Now – 12/31/27

l'orologio roma

Rome

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

  • Daily American buffet breakfast
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • Welcome amenities in room
  • One two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in
  • Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability

Booking Window: now – 12/31/2026

Travel Window: now – 12/31/2026

  • Best Available Rate
  • Daily Buffett Breakfast
  • Upon check-in, escort client to their room
  • Welcome Card from General Manager
  • Welcome gift in room upon arrival
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • One two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in.
  • Early Check-in subject to availability.
  • Late Check-out subject to availability.

Booking and Travel Window: Now – 12/31/27

l'orologio venezia

Venice

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

  • Daily American buffet breakfast
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • Welcome amenities in room
  • One two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in.
  • Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability

Booking Window: now – 12/31/2026

Travel Window: now – 12/31/2026

  • Best Available Rate
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Upon check in, escort client to their room
  • Welcome Card from General Manager
  • Welcome gift in room
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • One Lunch – two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in.
  • Early Check-in subject to availability.
  • Late Check-out subject to availability.

 

Booking and Travel Window: Now – 12/31/27

hotel santa maria novella

Florence

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

  • Daily American buffet breakfast
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • Welcome amenities in room
  • One two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in.
  • Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability

Booking Window: now – 12/31/2026

Travel Window: now – 12/31/2026

  • Best Available Rate
  • Daily Buffett Breakfast
  • Upon check-in, escort client to their room
  • Welcome Card from General Manager
  • Welcome gift in room upon arrival
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • One two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in.
  • Early Check-in subject to availability.
  • Late Check-out subject to availability.

 

Booking and Travel Window: Now – 12/31/27

Hotel Balestri

Florence

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

  • Best Available Rate
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Upon check in, escort client to their room
  • Welcome Card from General Manager
  • Welcome gift in room
  • VIP treatment throughout the stay
  • One Dinner – two course light-meal, beverage excluded, served at the Hotel Lounge Bar
  • Upgrade to the next level of accommodation, subject to availability at the time of check-in.
  • Early Check-in subject to availability.
  • Late Check-out subject to availability.

 

Booking and Travel Window: Now – 12/31/27

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always the best

Why The Best Hotels isn’t just a collection—it’s a seal of distinction. Each property is hand-selected for its unrivaled location, architectural splendor, and elevated service that anticipates the unspoken. Representing the pinnacle of Italian hospitality, this brand is a gateway to rare experiences: private gardens in Rome, sunset aperitivos in Florence, and suites where centuries of artistry meet modern elegance. For your most discerning clients, Why The Best Hotels is the assurance that every stay will be nothing short of exceptional.

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At Why the Best Hotels, the best hotels are more than accommodations—they’re immersive experiences that reflect the soul of the destination, elevating every itinerary into a masterpiece of luxury travel.

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