Modernist rooftop roost
Mid-century lines contrast with the historic streets outside, centering on a quiet ground-floor courtyard and a panoramic rooftop roost.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century modernist architecture by Italo Gamberini furnished throughout with custom Italian pieces by Lema.
Listed
The ground-floor lounge bar opens to an urban garden courtyard, joined by a seasonal rooftop cocktail terrace.
Listed
Guest floor corridors display large-scale photographic re-interpretations of iconic Florentine Renaissance sculptures.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
the modernist simplicity of the décor creates a sharp contrast with the ornateness of the city outside.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the San Lorenzo district, the hotel is steps from the Mercato Centrale food stalls and Santa Maria Novella station.
The rooms
Minimalist layouts feature soundproofed parquet floors, walk-in showers, espresso machines, and custom Italian furnishings across quiet, neutral-toned spaces.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool sits on a sixth-floor timber deck, looking out across terracotta roofs to the Duomo.
Dogs stay too.
Sky Breeze Rooftop Pool & Bar
The sixth-floor bar pours seasonal cocktails and evening aperitifs under an illuminated pergola facing the Medici Chapel.
The interventions have been subtle, aided, in part by the well-conceived bones of the original design, though perhaps Bianchi’s most remarkable achievement was the insertion of a small swimming pool on the rooftop.
At the table
The ground-floor lounge serves morning espresso and evening wines, opening out into a quiet courtyard garden.
How it began
Rather than a Renaissance palazzo, the hotel occupies a 1950s modernist structure, updated to preserve its mid-century architectural bones.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.