Continentale
Location. The Continentale is located in central Florence, Italy, next to the Ponte Vecchio bridge. The hotel is 300 metres from the Uffizi Art Gallery and the numerous statues of Piazza della Signoria. Florence Vespucci Airport is eight kilometres away.
Hotel Features. This contemporary hotel features elements of 1950s-style design, and features fitness equipment and a sauna. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange and secure valuables in the safe-deposit box. Complimentary newspapers and Internet access are available.
The Continentale provides a daily complimentary American buffet breakfast in its minimalist dining room. The top-floor contemporary Sky Lounge serves cocktails and offers panoramic views over the city and surrounding Tuscan Hills.
Guestrooms. The 43 air-conditioned guestrooms have contemporary decor in light tones with bleached oak floors. All include satellite television, direct-dial phones, CD players, wireless internet access, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms include bathrobes, hair dryers, and slippers.
Expert Tip. At 32,000 square metres, Palazzo Pitti is the largest museum complex in Florence. Housing over 500 Renaissance paintings by artists including Raphael and Titian, visitors can also see the 14 Royal Apartments used by the Medici family.
Room Information - Continentale
Bed Type: Short Description: Run of the House Double Long Description: One double or two twin beds and one extra bed. Contemporary decor and bleached oak furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television with pay movies, CD player, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, and bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Bed Type: Short Description: Classic Double Long Description: One king or two twin beds. Contemporary decor and bleached oak furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television with pay movies, CD player, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, and bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Bed Type: Short Description: Superior Double - BB Long Description: One king or two twin beds. Contemporary decor and bleached oak furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television with pay movies, CD player, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, and bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Double with River View Long Description: One king and two twin beds. Contemporary decor and bleached oak furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television with pay movies, CD player, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, safe, minibar, and bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer.
Property Information
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 4
Area Activities
Ponte Vecchio (bridge): adjacent
Uffizi Art Gallery: 300 metres
Piazza della Signoria: 300 metres
Palazzo Strozzi: 300 metres
Palazzo Pitti: 500 metres
Commercial shopping district: 500 metres
Duomo cathedral: 600 metres
Santa Croce Cathedral: 700 metres
Boboli Gardens: 700 metres
Driving Directions - Continentale
From Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR):
Distance to Hotel Continentale is 8 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Taxis to the Continentale cost approximately 25 EUR. An airport bus departs for Florence's Santa Maria Novella Station every 30 minutes (700 metres from the hotel) and single tickets cost 6 EUR. Terravision coaches travel to central Florence and Pisa Airport. Tickets cost 12 EUR, and the price includes a one- day pass for Florence's city buses. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Florence is compact and easily explored on foot. There are traffic restrictions in the city centre, and parking is expensive. Bright orange buses operate throughout the city centre. Tickets are available at vending machines or from tobacconists and are sold based on length of time, for one, two, or 24 hours. There is a taxi rank in front of Santa Maria Novella Station.
