Hotel FH55 Grand Mediterraneo Florence is a 4-star hotel on Lungarno del Tempio, facing the Arno, east of the centre. It has a Tuscan restaurant, a cocktail bar, a terrace and a garage. It is a good fit if you travel by car or want a hotel with a restaurant and a garage by the river.
Location and getting around
The Basilica of Santa Croce is about a 15-minute walk away, and Piazzale Michelangelo, across the bridge, about 10. It is about 20 minutes to the Uffizi or Piazza della Signoria, and about 25 to the Duomo. Santa Maria Novella station is about 35 minutes on foot, so with luggage a taxi is best. According to the hotel itself, there is a bus stop 300 metres away and Campo di Marte station is nearby.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have parquet floors, a marble bathroom, a minibar, satellite television and free wifi. According to the hotel, air conditioning runs from May to October. Many overlook the Arno or the hills.
- À la carte Tuscan restaurant, with menus for special diets.
- Buffet breakfast with gluten-free options.
- Cocktail bar, terrace and bicycle hire.
- Private garage and 24-hour reception.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you arrive by car and want to leave it at the hotel.
- A good fit if you travel with a pet.
- A good fit if you like to stroll along the riverbank or climb to the Piazzale at sunset.
Good to know
Check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00, with ID and a credit card. Outside May to October there is no air conditioning. More hotels in Florence on the banks of the Arno.