concher

If your budget was 500 euros a night, where would you stay in Florence?
Many Thanks

fmpden

If I could afford 500E/night, I would not be spending any time on this site.

cmeyer54

Hotel Lungarno or the St Regis

Jean

I would find a place for 250 EUR a night and stay twice as long.

But I'd love to stay at the Four Seasons some time. However, I think it busts the 500 EUR budget.

ekc

Hotel Lungarno. We stay at its sister hotel in Rome (Portrait Suites) and absolutely love it. We had friends who stayed at Lungarno and highly recommended it.

StCirq

I have no idea, but I'd never leave the hotel, thereby ruining my trip.

tower

Stcirq...long time no see you on here

StCirq

Tower, I've been on here a whole lot (not so much since I got married in early October, but still, here a fair bit almost every day!) Anyway, good to see you around!

raincitygirl

I would stay at JKPlace on Piazza Santa Maria Novella. I stayed there last September and can't wait to go back. Best hotel staff ever, lovely decor, like staying in your own Florence townhouse with staff and perks.
The hotel is one of Fodor's top 100 hotels this year and one of Conde Nast's top 50 hotels in Italy.

travelhorizons

Hotel Lungarno has a great view from the rooms on the Arno, facing the Duomo. JK Place is also a very nice hotel, and you might also consider the Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy. The Four Seasons is the WOW hotel of Florence. Check out Virtuoso.com - here's a link to the eleven hotels in Florence where they can get you free amenities (for the same price you're likely to find online): http://tinyurl.com/kwsocwg

nytraveler

You should be able to get the Hotel Continentale for that. Incredible location right next to the Ponte Vecchio, part of it in a 15th century tower and with an incredible roof bar with a view over the Arno and the historic center.

The first time we stayed there (it has been renovated and upgraded) I think a superior double was $55 - including a continental breakfast in a charming room on the second floor - with blood orange juice. (A lager restaurant was optional for a small fee.)

colduphere

I have no idea but I would rent some temporary friends.

michelhuebeli

I'd go back to the Bretagna on Lungarno Corsini where I paid 100 Euros for a room facing the rear church and gardens, this time I'd get the junior suite with river views for about 230 Euros and pocket the difference, or stay twice as long...

Tulips

I would book the Panoramic Suite at the Antica Torre di Tornabuoni.

It's a question of getting a suite in a less expensive hotel, or a standard room somewhere like the Four Seasons. It depends on what you are looking for.
It also depends on the time of year - a private terrace overlooking the river is more useful in spring/summer, than in winter.

BigRuss

Pretty much wherever I da-n well please.

But I'd really stay somewhere less expensive and blow the cash on food. And drink. And more food.

Dukey1

I can tell you where you WON'T be staying for a mere 500 Euro a night (at least not during the height of the tourist season): the St. Regis but you could probably get into the cheaper Excelsior.

ira

Hi C,

That is so far above my waged grade that I can't conceive of it.

bilboburgler

StCirq, I'd spotted the "husband" word a few threads ago but I'd not twigged, congratulations.

If I was spending $500 a night I'd want an appartment with staff not some borrowed hotel schmutter.

StCirq

Thanks, bilbo...and same to you!

laurela

Il Pellicano is great, but far from Florence. I'd stay at Villa La Massa, just outside Florence, but with transportation provided all day and evening to and from the city. You'd have to settle for the least expensive room, but it would be worth it, It hink. Sister hotel of Villa d'Este on Lake Como. Depending upon how long you're staying, though, it may be better to rent an apartment. Parker Villas has some good ones, but I've looked at Homeaway and VRBO and found some other great ones.