Unique Selling Points

City centre location

Small, medium sized hotels located close to each other and offering up to 244 rooms, ideal for groups

Private use of a 16th century palace and 18th century villa in the countryside, 15 minutes from Florence, ideal for meetings or events

Breathtaking and outstanding views of the Florentine skyscape

2 high quality, modern restaurants ideal for private dinners

International airport is 15 minutes from the city centre

Unique position in the Tuscan capital, with properties housed in historical buildings

Knowledge and dedication of a renowned Italian group

Top Incentive Attractions

As the capital of Tuscany Florence offers a wealth of activities for groups - from food and drink to art and history. With their location in the city centre, each property from the 'Lungarno Hotels' group is ideal as the base from which to experience this enchanting city.
The majority of the city's renowned museums are within walking distance and daily excursions to other Italian cities such as Pisa, Sienna, San Gimignano and parts of Tuscany can easily be arranged by the hotel. Private visits to Salvatore Ferragamo fashion house are also easily arrangable.
Culinary activities are a must in Italy, and the 'Lungarno Hotels' group can arrange a wide choice of wine and food tastings, as well as cooking lessons on traditional Italian and Tuscan foods at its own 18th century villa.
The 'Lungarno Hotels' group is ideal for groups as it also offers the chance to tailor your base to the needs of your collective - you can choose the style you prefer to stay in from the four properties on offer.

Meeting Facilities

Room Metres sq. Max. Capacity Sala Guarnieri 40sqm 40 Sala Poccetti 100sqm 120 Sala Tende 52sqm 50 Sala Attigua 40sqm 40 Villa Le Rose (Not on site) 120sqm 120/200

Group Contacts

For meetings and incentive enquiries at this hotel contact:

Great Hotels Meeting & Incentive Sales Department
E:mis@ghorg.com
T: +44 (0)20 7380 8572

About Continentale - Lungarno Hotels Group

The glamour of 1950s Italy is evoked in the seductive design of Continentale. Sheer white curtains, bleached oak, and 50s-influenced furniture give a playful modern atmosphere to all 44 rooms and the public areas. The stunning Skylounge, located in the hotel’s medieval Consorti Tower, offers a chance to relax and enjoy the breathtaking Florentine skyline.

Continentale is part of the 'Lungarno Hotels', which comprises four luxury properties set along a picturesque stretch of the River Arno in Florence. Part of the Salvatore Ferragamo Group, 'Lungarno Hotels' is a logical extension of the luxury brand that has influenced Italian fashion for nearly 80 years.
The four properties are within walking distance of each other, and you immediately feel as if you are a guest of all of them. Their central location, with breathtaking views of the spectacular Ponte Vecchio bridge, mean that you are just moments away from the city’s major attractions, including the Vasarian Corridor, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Piazza della Signoria.

Luxury Hotel Facilities

With Florence's rich history and high concentration of art and touristic attractions, the 'Lungarno Hotels' properties are not like other luxury resorts that are able to offer many activities on-site. Yet they do make up for this lack of on-site facilities by offering many activities in and around Florence. These include:

• Advanced booking service for the main Florentine museums
• Transfers to the outlets of the main Italian and foreign fashion brands
• Private guided tours of the Salvatore Ferragamo shoe museum
• Wine tasting excursions
• Cooking lessons
• Fitness centre at Continentale can be used by guests of each of the Lungarno Hotels
• Shopping card that gives guests a discount or small gift in 30 selected shops in Florence
• Private shopping consultants available
• Daily excursions to Siena and San Gimignano

Room Options

Continentale features 43 rooms split into 5 types: Classic, Singles, Superior, De Luxe and De Luxe Tower. Each offering varying degrees of comfort and luxury.

• Single rooms overlook Por Santa Maria, and feature comfortable French beds and spacious bathrooms.
• Classic rooms come with double or twin beds, and some come with a small balcony and partial view of the river.
• Superior rooms are spacious with gorgeous views of the river Arno and Vasari Corridor. They come with double or twin beds.
• De Luxe rooms make full advantage of the beautiful Florentine vistas with three windows looking over the city. Upon request De Luxe rooms with small balconies are available and all come with double or twin beds.
• De Luxe Tower rooms are located in the Torre de'Consorti and offer spacious and comfortable living spaces with two beds, and the possibility for a third one to be added. The deep tower's windows open onto the Old Bridge and river Arno.

Dining at Continentale - Lungarno Hotels Group

Continentale features two bars where you can enjoy drinks. 

Located on the mezzanine and opened to the public, the Lounge Bar and reading room with its stunning views of the Ponte Vecchio provide the perfect place to relax. Enjoy exclusive movie screenings in the Home Theatre Lounge.

The Sky Lounge meanwhile is the ideal place to enjoy Florentine nightlife. A cocktail in one hand, watching the sun set over the River Arno – be sure to make this one of your favourite Florentine memories.

Business Facilities

In room facilities include a working desk, fax machine on request at extra cost and modem point (WI FI is also available).
Executive room facilities also include a private lounge, express check out, dual line telephone, complimentary breakfast and butler service at an extra cost.
Fax machine, email facilities, secretarial services and photocopying machine all available in room at an extra cost. A computer is also available at the front desk for customer use.

'Lungarno Hotels' have a selection of meeting rooms located amongst the four properties, as well as additional meeting venues not located in the hotels, such as the Palazzo Capponi and  the Villa Le Rose, which is located outside of Florence and ideal also for outdoor uses.

Things to do in Florence

Continentale is located near to the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s famous medieval bridge, and boasts spectacular river views. The exclusive designer shops of Via Tornabuoni and Via della Vigna are just moments away. Head to Piazzale Michelangelo for magnificent views of the city. Every year Florence is host to many events such as the 'Maggio Musicale' music festival. Italy is renowned for its rich culinary traditions and Florence offers a wealth of restaurants, bars, food shops and typical Tuscan trattorias where you can enjoy good food and drinks to your heart's content.
Within walking distance of all the major attractions of the city, including Michelangelo’s David, the Vasarian Corridor, the Uffizi Gallery and the Piazza della Signoria, Continentale makes sightseeing in Florence a joy.
Florence is the capital of Tuscany, and quaint villages can be reached in as little as 20 minutes’ drive. Explore Fiesole, with its historical buildings, or head to the coast, about one hour away by car. Wine tours in the Chianti region are recommended, and cooking courses can be organised in traditional Tuscan villas.

Getting to Continentale - Lungarno Hotels Group

Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Intl Airport is 15 to 20 minutes away by taxi or bus, while Pisa's Galileo Galilei's Airport is a 50 to 60 minutes train, bus or taxi ride away. The nearest train station is Santa Maria Novella, 5 minutes away by taxi.

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