I recently stayed at Sina Villa Medici, a five-star hotel and early 19th-century palazzo in the central Prato district of Florence – the historic heart of the city is only a 15-minute stroll away. The 100 rooms and suites are elegant and spacious with most boasting a balcony or patio, while the best rooms come with hot tubs and top views of the Florence skyline. Communal areas are grand, furnished with a mix of antiques and quirky
