Hotel FH55 Med Executive Florence is a 4-star hotel with a restaurant and a terrace, at number 44 Lungarno del Tempio, beside the river. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the Arno. It works well for business trips or for anyone who wants to see the city from a little distance from the monumental centre.
Location and getting around
Piazzale Michelangelo is about a 10-minute walk away and the Basilica of Santa Croce about 15. Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi are about 20 minutes away, and the cathedral about 25. To go to and from Santa Maria Novella, about 35 minutes on foot, a taxi or public transport is the practical choice.
Rooms and facilities
All the rooms are air-conditioned and have free wifi, a desk, a safe and a private bathroom with toiletries. There is a restaurant serving local cuisine and a terrace with city views. Breakfast combines buffet, continental and Italian.
Reception is multilingual. According to the hotel itself, it organises excursions, rents bicycles and arranges airport transfers.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel for work and need a desk in the room.
- A good fit if you want to get around by bicycle along the Arno.
- A good fit if you prefer to dine at the hotel after a day of sightseeing.
Good to know
Arrival is from 14:00 to 00:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Have photo ID and a credit card ready. From here, reaching the monumental centre means walking for a while or using transport. More options in 4-star hotels.