Montebello Splendid

In the center of Florence within easy walking distance of the Arno River, Montebello Splendid is a magnificent historical building that has been transformed into an intimate hotel. This sumptuous dwelling boasts Tuscan-style loggias looking out over a tranquil garden, and sensuously decorated accommodations adorned with stuccoes, parquet and marble. Your immersion in Florentine grandeur continues in Capriccio restaurant, which extends to a luminous verandah, and Il Portico, a mosaic-clad bar ideal for a refined evening aperitif.

As you stroll the neighborhood, you’ll discover a wealth of pleasures, from the Uffizi Museum—featuring masterpieces by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio and more—to Ponte Vecchio, the famed bridge built in the 1300s. After picking up a treasure at one of the nearby boutiques or artisan shops, head out for the day to explore the street market at San Lorenzo, the Duomo with its lively square and Piazza Michelangelo, a hillside plaza with magnificent city views.