Calimala Hotel   

In the heart of Florence’s historic center on Via Dei Lamberti. This boutique luxury art hotel sits steps from Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo — perfect for sightseeing and slow café mornings.

Two adjacent historic buildings were reworked with contemporary design, pietra serena and Tuscan marble for a modern-meets-classic vibe. Thirty-eight individually decorated rooms and suites (16–50 sqm) feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, minibars, coffee/tea facilities, LED TVs and rainfall showers. Expect contemporary art on the walls and skyline views from the rooftop.

Rooftop terrace and Angel Rooftop Bar & Dining with sweeping city views. Fitness center, massage and wellness services, 24-hour reception, concierge and a tour desk to book excursions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, laundry/dry-cleaning, and concierge-arranged transfers are available.

Business center, event facilities and a banquet hall for meetings and events. Multilingual staff, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk help keep business running smoothly.

Two on-site restaurants: Meze in the west wing with reinvented Mediterranean sea cuisine, and Angel Rooftop Bar & Dining in the east wing serving local and international dishes with a view. Buffet breakfast is offered (7:30–10:30, fee), plus limited room service and a bar/lounge for evening drinks.