Florence, ItalySanto Spirito
Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
Medieval bridgehead perch
Santo Spirito Florence, Italy
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social LocalOutside the door
Medieval bridgehead perch
The hotel puts you directly inside a 13th-century river tower at the southern threshold of the Ponte Vecchio.
What it’s good at
Notable
A medieval setting inside the preserved thirteenth-century Torre dei Rossi stone tower.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The artisan workshops of Oltrarno and the Renaissance galleries of Palazzo Pitti sit a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms come with wooden floors, and select junior suites look straight down on the Ponte Vecchio.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The sixth-floor rooftop terrace serves Tuscan dishes and regional wines with views reaching Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo.
How it began

The Rossi family built the stone tower in the 13th century to guard the river's southern crossing.
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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.