Our beautiful Florence certainly needs no introduction.

Did you know that it was the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, before Rome?

As well as a fundamental crossroads of the Italian Renaissance and the cradle of our language, which derives from the Florentine vernacular used in literature.
In short, Florence totally embodies the spirit of Made in Italy heritage and culture because, perhaps more than any other Italian city, it has contributed to building its essence over the centuries.

5 design luxury hotels Florence has to offer

Whether you have to travel to Florence for pleasure or on business, in any case you cannot avoid being captured by the magic of this city: the great food, the excellent wine and the beautiful sights ready to delight your eyes around every corner and every alley.

So don’t settle, don’t choose “just” a great hotel, choose the best of the best!

The Florentine luxury hôtelière consists not only of high-end hospitality, but it has a real soul, a soul born from the union of ultra-exclusive design and the Made in Italy lifestyle.

Design luxury hotels in Florence, towards the south bank of the Arno River

River Arno is Tuscany’s main river, the region where Florence is located.
Characterized by an impetuous and volatile temperament, almost as if it were a reflection of the Roman god of war, Mars, ancient patron of the city.

Throughout Florence’s history, there have been many floods caused by the failure of the embankments, a problem now permanently resolved, so as you walk around Florence you will be able to see the marked levels of the various floods that have occurred over the different eras.

The most famous bridge connecting the two banks of the Arno, as well as the most beautiful, is surely Ponte Vecchio, characterized by a series of buildings cleverly designed to be placed above the bridge itself, in an organic design that celebrates the true Italian architectural tradition.

UNAHOTELS Vittoria Florence

Near the Florentine Lungarno, we have the first name in this selection of exclusive hotels: the UNAHOTELS Vittoria Firenze.

The brainchild of architect and designer Fabio Novembre, who chose the Italian luxury brand Cappellini for the furnishings, UNAHOTELS is not only one of the best design luxury hotels Florence has to offer but also one of the most exclusive design hotels!

Featuring 82 rooms and suites, it is distinguished by modern interiors that communicate a sophisticated and cutting-edge lifestyle.
UNAHOTELS enjoys a secluded and quiet location, from where you can quickly reach the city center.

Just a few minutes’ drive from UNAHOTELS, or a 10-minute walk, is one of the most fascinating and curious museums in all of Florence: the MuSMa, Museum of Masonic Symbology, created with the idea of preserving and telling the story and philosophy of Freemasonry and how it has been transformed over time, through a superb and extensive collection of historical objects and artifacts from all over the world, some dating as far back as 1700.

In addition, for reading enthusiasts, MuSMa also has a dedicated library.

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Design luxury hotels in Florence, across the north bank of the Arno River

Walking across the Ponte Amerigo Vespucci, we find ourselves on the north bank of the Arno River and we are very close to the historic center!

Here, among the vestiges of that ancient city-state that centuries ago dared challenge Rome and the Pope himself, we find ourselves in the cradle of the Bel Paese.

Milu Hotel

Via de’ Tornabuoni, one of the most prestigious “shopping streets” of Florence, is home to high class boutiques and jewelry designers.
We are talking about fashion houses such as Gucci and Roberto Cavalli as well as Tiffany and Bulgari.

And the Milu Hotel is located right in one of the historic buildings on this renowned street.

It has 22 rooms and suites, distributed over five floors, plus a rooftop terrace.
High-end Italian brands such as Molteni, Minotti and Rimadesio were selected for the furnishings.

In fact, a quick glance at the interiors is enough to understand its refined and modern design approach, almost minimal but interspersed every now and then with touches of light and opulence, creating a complex play of contrasts with the outdoors that can be admired from the rooftop terrace or the Deluxe room on the top floor.

As for your leisure, you literally only need to leave the hotel to find yourself in one of the best locations for a bit of luxury shopping.

Grand Hotel Minerva

Imagine waking up in the morning, opening the curtains or stepping out onto the balcony and enjoying the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, just a few meters away from you.

That’s an experience you can have at the Grand Hotel Minerva, situated in the square that bears the same name as the church.

Housed in a sumptuous historic building, the Minerva includes 97 rooms and suites to suit not only every need but also every preference.
Its architecture recounts more than two centuries of art and history, whose latest “chapters” bear the signatures of architects Edoardo Detti and Carlo Scarpa, a collaborator of luxury brands such as Cassina.
The design was based on the search for a balance between the centuries-old heritage enshrined in those rooms and the modernity of the new requirements, including construction, of the time.

Everything, from the selection of the textures and nuances of the building materials, to the lighting and the forms, tells of a sumptuous lifestyle that envelops us completely thanks to the light that dances on the black and white of the checkered flooring and on the pillars with pietra serena corner guards and beveled corners: a grazing lighting, like that used for Romanesque churches, for interiors with art noveau reminiscences.

All these features contribute to making the Grand Hotel Minerva one of the best design luxury hotels that Florence hosts in its streets.

If you are then undecided about where to go for a meal, you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy an aristocratic dinner, literally.

The Vito Mollica’s starred restaurant Atto is located inside Palazzo Portinari Salviati, which was owned by the same noble family from which came none other than the celebrated Beatrice, eternal love of Dante Alighieri, who made her a character in his Divina Commedia.

Finally, it’s worth knowing that the Uffizi is just a ten-minute walk from the square.

Dimora Palanca

Dimora Palanca is located on Viale Fratelli Rosselli, which was built in the days when Florence was the capital.
It is housed in a historic nineteenth-century palace too, erected in the age of patronage as the splendid restored frescoes, the marble of the stairways and its classical architecture can easily attest.

All of this wonderfully accompanied by the selection of modern furnishings, among which are valuable design pieces signed by great masters such as Antonio Citterio, who has also designed furnishings for B&B Italia, and Naoto Fukasawa, whose resume includes collaborations with the luxury brand Boffi.

The same artistic soul returns in the interior design of the suites, each characterized by minimal, delicately shaped furnishings, perfectly balanced by the refinement of the architecture and soft, welcoming lighting, aided by the candid nuances of the walls.

To top it off, the hotel is very close to the Giardini Corsini al Prato, an enchanting as well as ultra-exclusive place since its early days, having hosted personalities of the caliber of kings and popes over the centuries.
Let’s mention just one among them, Queen Victoria, ancestor of the current King Charles III of England.

These gardens can be visited with prior reservation and, on occasion, can also host weddings or receptions.

M7 Contemporary Apartments

Close to the city center, and yet far from the urban hubbub, there is a neoclassical building that houses the M7 Contemporary Apartments: 11 designs conceived to offer guests a luxury hospitality experience combined with the comforts and privacy of home, so each one is equipped with a kitchen and living room.
A peculiar proposal of the design luxury hôtellerie in Florence.

The interior design has been approached with a decidedly contemporary sensibility, designed to create an intimate and welcoming mood while the linearity of the forms, the soft tone of the palettes and the abundant use of wood make these apartments perfect for a vacation that is also a short escape from everyday life and anxieties.
You could say that a hotel provides you with accommodation while M7 offers apartments in which to truly live.

Should you choose this solution, we highly recommend a visit to the Fortezza da Basso, erected by the Medici family to secure control over Florence after they managed to take it back from the dominance of the Habsburgs, who had already conquered Rome.

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