Hotel Lungarno in Florence

Set along the Arno river near the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge, this plush hotel in the Oltrarno quarter is surrounded by Renaissance buildings. It's 12 minutes' walk from the 13th-century Duomo and 2 km from the SS67 regional highway.Decorated with items from the hotel's private art collection, sophisticated rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus designer toiletries. Some have balconies with river views. Airy suites add separate living areas, and some come with rooftop terraces and/or canopy beds.There’s a chic acclaimed restaurant, a relaxed bar with a terrace, and a refined lounge, as well as a spa.