Continentale, Florence

Owned by the Florentine fashion label Ferragamo and designed to mid-century vintage specs, the Continentale hotel in Florence evokes the optimistic Dolce Vita spirit of the fifties and sixties.

Mid-century chic

The Florentine architect Michele Bönan is behind the interior design at Continentale. His creation was a major contributor to turning the hotel into the city’s newest cool-and-trendy place.

Decorated with elegant mid-century furniture by Nanna Jorgen Ditzel, Bönan, and Arne Jacobsen, the interiors breathe freshness and harmony. Works of art, white-painted walls, floors tiled with the light-grey pietra serena stone, and splashes of pink, green, and lemon set the tone for a sleek, stylish, and chic hotel.

Extraordinary black and white photographs taken by fashion designers such as Pucci and Fabiani in Florence in the 50s and 60s adorn the walls, helping to maintain a vintage feel inside the hotel.

Guest rooms

The airy rooms and suites are based on pure lines and light, and white-on-white themes, with sheer-draped beds, light wood furniture, oak floors, and flowing curtains.

Deluxe and superior rooms offer great views over the Arno River, the rooftops of Florence, or the Vasari corridor (of these, some rooms have terraces). Beyond the well-equipped bedrooms, the hotel has a relaxation room, a lounge with a home theatre, as well as a fitness area with a gym and sauna.

Sky Bar and location

The extraordinary open-air Sky Bar on top of the Consorti tower is surely the crowning jewel of the Continentale.

Boasting some of the finest views of the architectural masterpieces of Florence, such as Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s bell tower, and Ponte Vecchio, the rooftop bar offers a unique backdrop for a sumptuous breakfast or a delightful cocktail.

Overlooking the Arno River and only steps away from Ponte Vecchio, the Continentale hotel boasts exquisite views over the famous bridge and the city, and is perfectly positioned in the city’s historical center for all the sights of Florence: the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza Della Signoria, Duomo, Palazzo Pitti, and others.

in our opinion

This delightful boutique hotel with chic, contemporary décor, glamorous atmosphere, and customized service is a perfect retreat for those looking for a romantic break.

The best room in the hotel is the spectacular Penthouse Suite on the top of a medieval tower.

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What we love

• Fabulous interior design
• Great location—and the Sky Lounge Terrace, with a splendid view of the sunset on the Arno and one of the city's most glamorous places to hang out
• A cosmopolitan atmosphere and friendly, personal service
• Exclusive bath amenity line Tuscan Soul by Salvatore Ferragamo
• Excellent concierge is on hand to organize visits to museums, culinary highlights inside and around Florence—and above all to the historic Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and to the original Ferragamo store, where you can benefit from special conditions of purchase
• The Penthouse Consorti Suite on top of a medieval tower with truly breathtaking views.

What you should know

• Continentale lacks a proper restaurant, but there are many excellent restaurants nearby
• The Sky Lounge Terrace is open to the public and is closed during the winter
• There is no swimming pool
• The hotel is child-friendly and offers a babysitting service upon request
• The Continentale is located approximately 15 minutes from the Amerigo Vespucci Airport, or approximately an hour and fifteen minutes from the Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa.