A fully restored turn-of-the-century Italian villa, the Villa Carlotta offers modern, upscale accommodations in Florence's fashionable Piazzale Michelangelo neighborhood. The hotel is located just off the Porta Romana and in close proximity to the Boboli Gardens. Guests will be able to walk to the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio in about 10 minutes and downtown in about 15. <p> In the hotel's restaurant Il Bobolino, guests will find Tuscan specialties and a refined dining atmosphere. The villa also houses an American Bar for your drinking pleasure. For added convenience, the hotel offers onsite parking (fees may apply). The hotel allows pets, but restrictions and fees apply. If you plan to bring your pet, please contact the hotel before your arrival to confirm the current pet policy. <p> There are 32 rooms at this hotel. Room decor is attractive and traditionally Italian. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, private bathroom, minibar, hairdryer, cable television, and telephone.