Portrait Firenze  

In the heart of Florence on the golden Arno, this 5-star riverside hotel sits steps from Ponte Vecchio and the fashion boutiques of Via Tornabuoni. Piazza della Signoria is a five-minute walk and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo) is about 600 metres away. Perfect for river-view stays and being close to the city’s art and shopping.

Housed in a palatial mansion inspired by 1950s Italian haute couture, interiors blend classic lines with luxe fabrics—linen, cashmere, warm wood and leather. The 37 suites and rooms feature handcrafted furniture, oversized beds and Carrara marble bathrooms; many suites add living spaces and kitchenettes. Rooms include minibars, LCD TVs and in-room tablets for easy digital programming.

Panoramic Arno and Ponte Vecchio views set the scene. Sip cocktails in the club lounge downstairs, rent bicycles to roam the city, or take advantage of complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Concierge, tour and ticket assistance, and babysitting services are available (surcharges apply)—wake up to river-breeze mornings and stroll straight into Florence.

24-hour front desk, limo/town car service and dry cleaning/laundry. Airport shuttle and train station pick-up available on request, plus concierge support for transfers and arrangements.

An on-site restaurant serves guests, while the riverside bistrot by Ponte Vecchio is ideal for breakfast, light traditional local dishes at lunch and dinner, and sunset cocktails with a view. Club-lounge drinks and casual riverside dining keep things simple and delicious.