Continentale

Enticing 1950s Florentine style
A vibrant and dynamic yet romantic design hotel in Florence, beautifully designed with the energy of the 1950’s. The Hotel Continentale is the place to see and be seen, a catwalk for fashion and art in the heart of Florence. Its décor is based on inviting white hues chosen by Florentine architect Michele Bönan. Throughout, the hotel is hallmarked by refined design and attention to detail, with handmade leather trunks used as a desk, to a witty piece in which clocks become a side table.

The magnificent Sky Lounge Bar is located on the top floor of the mediaeval Consorti tower. It is the ultimate location to meet for a cocktail or a yoga class surrounded by the most beautiful views of Florence.

Rooms & Suites
Rooms and suites are based on pure lines, light and the colour white, taking its inspiration from the irony, fashion and design of the 1950’s. Pictures by great Florentine fashion photographers and creations by famous international designers enrich the 43 rooms and suites. Guests can use free Wi-Fi, and the exclusive bath amenity line Tuscan Soul by Salvatore Ferragamo. The beautiful terrace on top of the Consorti tower invites guests and locals alike to discover the treasures of the Renaissance and its stunning views over Florence.

Lovely black and white photographs can be found throughout the rooms and suites of the hotel. Florentine architect Michele Bönan was inspired by the Sala Bianca of Palazzo Pitti, where great designers such as Schubert, Galiztine, Carosi, and Fabiani would present their work. "I was inspired by the 1950's, the era of the golden age of fashion when Salvatore Ferragamo was at his pinnacle of success . To achieve the aura of haute couture I used pure white and generous use of space to create a sense of elegence. The use of the clean and essential lines throughout the Continentale symbolizes excellence - a perfect window that allows guests to peer out and almost touch the Ponte Vecchio from anywhere in the hotel".

The Sky Bar on top of the Consorti tower, a stone throw away from Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio, offers a unique backdrop for a sumptuous breakfast or a delightful cocktail. For lunch and dinner there’s no better place than the trendy Fusion Bar & Restaurant inviting you to indulge in worldly flavours in a contemporary and warm setting.

Sky Bar: Roof Top Terrace and Lounge
The extraordinary open-air lounge of the Hotel Continentale in Florence is at the top of the mediaeval Consorti Tower, boasting some of the finest views of the masterpieces of Florence, such as Brunelleschi's dome, Giotto's bell tower and Ponte Vecchio. It is a private, contemporary space of sheer elegance, and it has become a favourite with the people of Florence. Enjoy the Lounge Bar for breakfast, cocktails, or a yoga class.

The Fusion bar & Restaurant
Flavour, art, fashion and innovative energy abound at he Fusion Bar & Restaurant at the Gallery Art Hotel in Florence - right next door. It presents a beautiful gallery of contemporary art where locals and the most demanding travellers delight in seductive interpretations by Chef Emanuele Cappellini and an atmosphere of minimalist design. It is open for lunch and dinner every day, and also operates as a cocktail bar in the evening. Bookings: tel. +39 055 2726 6987, email tf@lungarnocollection.com. Vicolo dell'Oro 3, Florence

Florence experiences
The hotel 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.