Hotel Lungarno in Florence is a 5-star luxury hotel located along the Arno River near Ponte Vecchio. Recently restored, the interiors express a refined design and are enriched by over 400 works by artists from the early 1900s, which make the structure similar to a museum. The hotel is also distinguished by the panoramic views of the Arno and the historic centre, which can be enjoyed both from the large family suites and from the terrace of the bistro and the internal restaurant, awarded 1 Michelin star.
LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
The hotel is located in the Santo Spirito district, a few steps from Ponte Vecchio. Remaining on the Oltrarno it is possible to reach Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens with a walk of just 3 minutes, while crossing the river you can walk to Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi in 5 minutes and to Piazza del Duomo in about 10 minutes. Santa Maria Novella station is 15 minutes away on foot, Amerigo Vespucci airport 25 minutes by taxi or 35 by tram T2.
ROOMS
The structure offers 65 soundproofed, luxurious and elegant rooms and suites, decorated in shades of blue and characterized by works of art on the walls, large and bright spaces and terraces overlooking the Arno and the centre. The various types include the two Executive Floors, which extend over an entire floor and include multiple bedrooms and bathrooms for a maximum capacity of 9 and 15 people respectively, and the Rooftop Suite on two levels, with a sun terrace with a panoramic view of all of Florence. Each accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, minibar, safe, flat screen TV, telephone and free Wi-Fi connection. The private marble bathrooms are complete with shower cubicle or bathtub, hairdryer and courtesy set by Salvatore Ferragamo.
SERVICES
Hotel Lungarno has an agreement with a nearby garage including car valet service, available upon reservation. Inside the structure there is a large common room with an internal bar lounge and a panoramic terrace, on which the Picteau Bistrot & Bar is set up, a cocktail bar with reservations required with a view of the Ponte Vecchio. Luggage storage and airport transfer booking services are available at the reception open 24 hours a day. The Wi-Fi network is free in all areas of the hotel. Laundry, ironing, fax and photocopying services are available for a fee. Furthermore, it is possible to book artistic and culinary tours on foot or by bicycle.
Children: availability of family and connecting rooms, free cots, paid baby-sitter service.
Pets: the hotel admits pets on request and with a supplement and offers a bowl and basket.
FOOD
The continental breakfast is served in the room. On site or in the immediate vicinity, 3 owned restaurants are open, having to be able to enjoy various types of dishes for lunch or dinner: the starred restaurant Borgo San Jacopo offers the flavors of the Tuscan tradition, the Caffè dell'Oro offers regional recipes reinterpreted in a contemporary key , while at the Fusion Bar & Restaurant it is possible to taste original cocktails and fusion refinements.
