A design hotel near Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Mr & Mrs Smith — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:34 +0000

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).

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Triennale di Milano – A Temple for Design Lovers!

Spotted by Locals — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:19 +0000

This Art Gallery is definitely a must for all the design-addicted and art lovers! The Triennale Gallery is located in Sempione Park, just beside Castello Sforzesco.

Besides the wonderful location, and the perfect set up of modern pieces of art, what I do really love is having a cup of coffee at the DesignCafè, very white, very design!

By Alessandra Nigro, from SpottedbyLocals.com/milan
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A design hotel near Ponte Vecchio in Florence

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