Claudio Meli is Virtuoso Travel Hotelier of the Year 2025! Beloved The Place Florence. This award means a lot, with only 20 rooms we created a case history in the hospitality world. Congratulations Claudio!
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Not always what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… Just a few days ago it happened, and the news has already gone global: Here are Claudio’s heartfelt words of thanks for this well-deserved victory: “This award is not only a personal honor, but also a tribute to my extraordinary team at THE PLACE Firenze, who embody the spirit of my vision of hospitality every day. We bring our passion for our beloved Florence into everything we do, and pride ourselves on the genuine, sartorial care and attention we provide our Guests.
My dream was to create not only a Hotel, but much more, a place where Guests will have the opportunity to live the proper and real Florentine lifestyle with its rituals. This award means a lot, with only 20 rooms we created a case history in the hospitality world. Thanks to the Babini family, owners of our hotels collection The Hospitality Experience that always gave me the freedom to express my creativity and believe in the same values.
A huge “grazie” goes to the Virtuoso family for recognizing these efforts. And my heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful Guests, travel advisors, and friends who have followed and supported us with such enthusiasm over the years. Stay tuned as we get ready to unveil an exciting new season of culinary experiences at The Kitchen & The Bar. ” Claudio Meli
So Virtuoso!
The Virtuoso Awards – the Oscars of the travel industry – are voted on by over 20,000 travel advisors in 50 countries.
The Hotelier of the Year award is one of Virtuoso’s most prestigious accolades, recognizing an experienced hotel leader who demonstrates unparalleled vision, passion for the industry, and a steadfast commitment to excellence
Claudio Meli has also been recognized for his role as the visionary and driving force behind The Place of Wonders, the foundation of The Hospitality Experience hotel collection led by the Babini family. In this role, he stands at the forefront as an ambassador of Florence and its artisanal excellence. Through the foundation, he supports cultural and creative projects that celebrate heritage, traditions, and the new generations of talent.
The Place
P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 7, 50123 Firenze FI
Telefono: 055 264 5181
https://www.theplacefirenze.com/it
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(03/09/2025)
Photo: Courtesy by The Hospitality Experience hotel collection
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