Savoy Florence

Built on the site where the Mercato Vecchio and the church of San Tommaso once stood, the Savoy is Florence in five-star technicolour, the kind of place that drops you straight into the postcard and hands you the best seat in the city. You’re on Piazza della Repubblica, so the Duomo is basically around the corner, the Ponte Vecchio is an easy wander away, and Via de’ Tornabuoni is right there for designer-window daydreams. Start your day with a gallery hit at the Uffizi, refuel with a gelato, then cross the Arno for Oltrarno’s artisan workshops and aperitivo energy. And when golden hour calls, you’ve got Piazzale Michelangelo sunset views written all over your plans.

Back at the hotel, it’s all polished ease and quiet confidence. There’s a 24-hour front desk to keep everything smooth, plus a switched-on concierge who can line up museum tickets, private tours and the kind of reservations that make you feel like you’ve cracked the city code. When it’s time to eat, Irene serves refined Tuscan classics with seasonal, local ingredients, a love letter to Tuscany named in honour of Lady Forte, best enjoyed with a glass of something excellent and a view of the piazza’s parade. Then there’s Bar Artemisia: cocktails, conversation, and that “one quick drink” that turns into a whole evening on the terrace. Add a well-stocked gym and a spa suite for massages and reset moments, and you’ve got a stay that feels properly special. Florence is the show. The Savoy is your front row. Now go make it a holiday to remember.