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Gina and the rest of the Delli family offer a big, smiling welcome, and just about as much Italian hospitality as you can handle, to Hotel Bellettini guests. This pretty hotel on the edge of San Lorenzo is just five minutes from the Duomo. A 15th-century palazzo houses the 27-room, two-star hotel, which definitely lives up to its rating, with comfortable rooms and cool and cozy common spaces. Notable features include a fabulous cocktail bar in the parlor and a smattering of stained glass and colorful artwork.
Rooms left our mouths gaping, with their sky-high ceilings, gorgeous antiques, and soft, elegant shades of cream and brown. Delicate, classic-style furniture in white-painted wood with brass accents, as well as some amazing views, garner these rooms a serious thumbs-up. We needed another few thumbs for the bathrooms, which were spacious, sparkling and new, with big showers and even a few tubs!
The spirited staff, Gina in particular, are kind and witty. Note the smoker's parlor, which is located on the landing by the elevator. It's complete with reclining chairs and swarms of books and magazine. The comfortable set-up for smokers is testament to the Bellettini's winning hospitality.
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