3 July 14:00
A design hotel near Ponte Vecchio in Florence
Mr & Mrs Smith pick of the week is today an unusual design hotel in Florence.
With its sleek minimalist design, the Continentale is the very antithesis of the classic Florentine Room with a View-style pensiones, and it’s a huge hit with those searching for a contemporary vibe. It almost sits right on the famous Ponte Vecchio, and is within a few minutes’ walk from, well, everywhere. The sleek receptionists are clad in black suits; black and white fashion photographs line the walls; classic European films run on a loop on a giant plasma screen in the foyer.
Room rates
€310–€1,050 (this excludes ten per cent tax but usually includes breakfast; check when booking).
