In anticipation of the much-anticipated holidays Starhotels is offering some timeless travel ideas for getting into the Christmas spirit in the heart of the most beautiful Italian cities.

The famous Christmas lights on Florence’s Via Tornabuoni
The Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione in Florence, a stone's throw from the famous Via de' Tornabuoni, offers a dream stay in a recently renovated historic 19th-century residence where you can breathe the elegant atmosphere of the Grand Tour. To celebrate in style, the Cibrèo Restaurant & Cocktail Bar has devised two special menus for celebrations aimed at satisfying the most discriminating palates on Christmas Eve and on the last day of the year.
The Grand Hotel Continental Siena is the city’s only 5-star
In addition to experiencing the Roman Baths, the SPA Helvetia & Bristol offers an original menu to start the New Year with new energy. For an even more exclusive New Year's Eve the entire thermal area can be reserved for the most festive night of the year. And while in Tuscany, Siena is another magical place to visit. The Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione is the only 5-star hotel in the historic center, just a few steps from Piazza del Campo. For Christmas and New Year's Eve lunch, the Sapordivino restaurant has special bespoke menus accompanied by fine Tuscan wines from the wine cellar, which is in the hotel’s ancient mediaeval tower.
Exclusive views of Milan and its famous cathedral
There is no more central and fascinating location in Milan for those who choose to spend their holidays there than the Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione, an iconic hotel in the shadow of the Duomo, in the heart of the fashion and design capital. Christmas lunch at the Sfizio Restaurant has a distinct flavor, and on New Year's Eve the atmosphere comes alive with a Chef's Show Cooking, followed by a DJ set. For an even more exclusive experience and a breathtaking view, stay in the Duomo Luxury Apartments, luxury residences that offer all the comforts of home as well as unique views of the Madonnina statue on top of the cathedral in the Penthouses. For more information, please visit: https://www.starhotels.com/it/egift.html