Ponte Vecchio Florence, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social LocalOutside the door
Arno convent curio
A quiet riverfront sanctuary where monastic seclusion and romantic Edwardian nostalgia meet along the Arno.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 13th-century Augustinian convent preserving medieval tower foundations and ceiling frescoes.
Listed
Overlooking the Arno, serving Chianti vintages from the owners' historic Ormanni estate.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Uffizi Gallery sits right next door, and the Ponte Vecchio is a one-minute stroll down the riverbank.
The rooms
Exposed timber beams frame antique Florentine furnishings. Room 414 opens onto a private terrace over the Arno.
At the table
Breakfast is served beneath nineteenth-century vaulted frescoes and chandeliers, with arched windows looking out over the Arno.
How it began
James Ivory used the property as the Pensione Bertolini for his 1985 film adaptation of A Room with a View.
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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.