Portrait Firenze

Hospitality is an art, and Portrait Firenze has made of it a masterpiece. In a new concept of bespoke tourism, Portrait has taken uniform luxury and turned it into spontaneous personalization.

Portrait is not a luxury hotel in Florence, it is an incredibly personal place, an all-suite property, where discerning travellers find the exclusivity they relish. Travelling is like dreaming, and at Portrait you can live the dream, romanced by the irresistable charm of the country and its people.

In an iconic but intimate off-street address in the heart of Florence, you’ll find what can be found nowhere else: a hotel built around a city, a suite built around you, and experiences tailored to your lifestyle. Our goal is to make your stay a portrait of you. And to make it better than perfect.

For the fifth year in a row Portrait Firenze – together with Portrait Roma – is one of the hotels awarded with the prestigious 5 star Forbes. Portrait Firenze is a pet friendly hotel. Portrait Firenze is proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

DOLCE VITA STYLE
The legacy of the Ferragamo family imbues Portrait Firenze with an artistry that goes beyond passion. A chance encounter, a backdrop of warm wooden panels and harmonious curves; the scene is set for you to live the refined vintage style synonymous with the iconic Florentine story.

You are not alone here: the walls offer gems taken from the Locchi, Giorgini and Alinari photography Archives, showcasing the golden stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot and Grace Kelly as they too holidayed in Florence, the fashion centre of the world.

ROOMS & SUITES
Portrait Firenze is a select 37 rooms and luxury suites hotel in Florence, including a spectacular rooftop suite and 273m2 Penthouse Floor. It is owned by the Ferragamo family and listed among the Leading Hotels of the World.

Florentine Architect Michele Bonan has given the distinguished, riverside location by the Ponte Vecchio a unique style and heritage. The rippling waters of the Arno and the old-world Ponte Vecchio, framed in your lounge and bedroom window, mirror the sense of past and present in the interior design.

Classic and contemporary fuse as warm wood and opaque greys are bathed in the glow of gilded details and shimmering steel. Soft materials and cosy cashmere set an aristocratic yet relaxing tone.

Each sumptuous luxury suite has its own identity and many personal flourishes to make it the perfect backstage to your pleasant stay in Florence.

PORTRAIT PENTHOUSE
The Penthouse Floor is the ultimate vantage point over the masterpieces of Renaissance Florence.

With 273 sqm / 2939 sq.ft (plus 50 sqm / 538 sq.ft of private terrace) of prime location comprising all four 6th-floor luxury suites in Florence – the Ponte Vecchio, the Timeless, the Family Suite and the Superior Suite River View – you can be as private or as sociable as you like.

The full top floor of the property will be at your complete disposal to enjoy the heavenly sights, sounds and smells of Florence. By the iconic Ponte Vecchio and overlooking the river, it is more a chic city-centre dwelling than a hotel suite.

On the full-facade terrace you can sip aperitivos framed in the dancing lights of the river or be enchanted by the rose tints of the sun on the heights of the surrounding hills.

The floor has a maximum occupancy of 10 and with a total of five splendid bedrooms, six sumptuous bathrooms and four tastefully-decorated lounge-dining areas, the penthouse offers both seclusion and the space to host friends, family or entourage.

The suites overlook both the Arno and an internal courtyard, affording the eye glimpses of this magical city from multiple perspectives.

Marvel at architectural treasures, twisting alleyways and enchanting squares where time seems to stand still, or glimpse the scenic hills edged by vineyards, olive groves and stylish villas as they rise above the rippling waters of the Arno.

Live like a Florentine in the heart of the city, enjoy its fatal charm, discover what can be found nowhere else: the luxury of having it all.

PONTE VECCHIO SUITE
Portrait’s 6th floor Ponte Vecchio luxury Suite extends over 120sqm and with a maximum occupancy of four and a full-facade riverfront terrace (40 sqm / 430 sq.ft), treating you to your own personal vantage point over the Arno and have the luxury of sharing it with family and guests.

Breakfast with beautiful china watching the sun twinkling on the rippling waters, or catch the notes of an outdoor opera sipping sundowners at sunset in the shade of the iconic Ponte Vecchio.

High above the madding crowds but so close you could almost touch the magic of this enchanting city, there could be no more authentic a Florentine experience.

This suite hotel in Florence has two bedrooms at either end, two large bathrooms, two closets and a spacious lounge and dining area in the middle with a more intimate lounge opening off from the main living room.

This gives you the space to spread out in privacy and in peace with your family or use it comfortably for your personal needs while entertaining guests. All your in-room catering requirements can be easily handled in the kitchenette-bar.

TIMELESS SUITE
Be part of our portrait of Florence in this spacious 60 sqm suite, comprising an open-plan lounge and sleeping area with double bed, magnificent marble bathroom with bathtub, shower room and double vanities, and walk-in closet.

A timeless suite in a timeless property, where the creativity of past and present meet in a fusion of art, craft and haute couture. Overlooking a quiet lane, the atmosphere is contemporary and relaxing.

SUPERIOR SUITE
Wake up to a picture of loveliness in this 52 sqm suite. Both the bedroom and living room overlook the river so you can catch the sun rising on the Arno and let the daylight creep in through open curtains.

This also affords you a unique view of the river and Ponte Vecchio as you relax, dine or work in your suite. With a maximum occupancy of three, this suite would suit solo travellers, couples or a family with one child sleeping on the deluxe sofa bed.

It has a bathroom with bathtub and shower and twin vanities, 2 closets, one with dressing area, a kitchenette/bar and stylish writing table with all necessary power and network connections.

Some rooms offer a delightful terrace, an ideal setting for complete relaxation that can be reserved only through our Reservations Department upon availability and at a charge.

PORTRAIT STUDIO
Enjoy the beauty of Florence from a 40 sqm apartment, maximum occupancy of two, that has everything to make your stay the ultimate trip into 1950s glamour.

Perfect for couples and a comfortable space for solo travel, this suite is a gem in the heart of Renaissance Florence. Having soaked up the marvels of architecture and art in the city, revel in a luxurious soak in a sumptuous bathroom offering bathtub, double vanities and separate walk-in shower.

DINING
Tuscan culture, Florentine refinement, openness to the world are fundamental values, especially in the kitchen. For this Lungarno Collection in Florence conquers its guests with the most authentic flavors of Tuscan, Italian and Fusion cuisine.

Style and creativity are the basis of each dish. From the gourmet tradition at the Michelin-starred restaurant Borgo San Jacopo, in the heart of the Hotel Lungarno, to Italian flavors and cuisine with a contemporary approach at Portrait Firenze’s Caffè dell’Oro, to the most exotic fantasies of The Fusion Bar & Restaurant, the black pearl of Gallery Hotel Art.

And for a moment of absolute relaxation, two charming addresses: Picteau Cocktail Bar and La Terrazza rooftop bar.

BORGO SAN JACOPO
Looking out over the River Arno, Ristorante Borgo San Jacopo (1 Michelin star) offers guests the ultimate fine dining experience with unforgettable views of the Ponte Vecchio.

Our chef Claudio Mengoni brings his philosophy of true, authentic cooking with ingredients which stand out for their uncompromising creativity and rigour. He melds together flavours, colours and forms to create memorable dishes with a distinctive taste.

The new Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant menu created for the reopening is composed of two tasting menus with many of his unmissable dishes: Raw and cooked seasonal vegetables, porcini mushroom ice cream and fig molasses; Milk-fed Porchetta with black salsify, port-reduced shallots and

Dijon mustard; Risotto with sea urchins, anchovies and fennel frisella; and so on …Ready for an unforgettable experience?

CAFFE’ DELL’ORO
Contemporary Italian café that boasts a truly privileged position, with a front row view of the Ponte Vecchio, which can be appreciated even more so from the tables along the external dehor.

The interior style is that of the 1950s, vintage-style furnishings interpreted with contemporary flair. Externally it’s the view that reigns supreme. The menu offers a double soul to satisfy lovers of tradition, as well as those looking for international flavors.

A selection of exquisitely Italian dishes is in fact flanked by Fusion style proposals. All signed by our talented Chef. A perfect combination… all that remains is to choose which dish to try. Enjoy!

PICTEAU BISTROT & BAR
The COCKTAIL BAR menu signed by the talented young bartenders Marco Colonnelli and Vincenzo Civita, joins the BISTRO menu with signature dishes by the Michelin starred Claudio Mengoni, offering tasty Mediterranean cuisine.

Few tables available with reservations required to enjoy a unique front row view of the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno river, to be admired just as if you were cruising on a boat. If for the tables outside the view is incredible, those inside are no different, surrounded by a collection of 20st century art work.

Pablo Picasso welcomes guests and stands out on the fireplace…while his friend Jean Cocteau finds space at the entrance with a wonderful selection of 4 pieces of work. Last but not least Sironi, Rosai and Marino Marini.

LA TERRAZZA
See and be seen at the magnificent “La Terrazza” Bar in Florence, a cocktail bar at the top floor of the medieval Consorti tower of the fashionable Hotel Continentale.

The ultimate location in Florence to meet for a cocktail surrounded by the most impeccable views of the Arno, Brunelleschi’s Dome, San Miniato, Palazzo Vecchio and Forte Belvedere.

THE FUSION BAR & RESTAURANT
Arrivederci! We take a small break, re-opening soon with some exciting news! Specializing in Nikkei, Sushi and Cocktails. Fusion cuisine introduces you to a world of unusual combinations and spicy flavors: have fun discovering the new menu from our Chef and ask our mixologists to create your own bespoke cocktail.

The ambiance at Fusion Bar & Restaurant is upbeat and buzzing – ideal for an evening with friends and a chance to savor the international atmosphere, right in the heart of Florence.

THE SPA
Give yourself the gift of time. Succumb to the natural murmurs of Tuscan wood and stone and drift away to the realms of utter relaxation. In the heart of the Continentale hotel opens our White Iris Beauty Spa.

A beautiful embracing ambience paying tribute to the elegance and simplicity of Florentine style, with warm tones given off by the typically Tuscan stone walls.

The Spa offers a wide selection of treatments and massages to choose from, created exclusively by [ comfort zone ], appropriate for guests who love to take a long moment of relax or for those with little time available.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
The harmonious partnership between Florence and the Lungarno Collection provides an ideal base for your extraordinary event in Florence and Tuscany. A one of a kind setting to share ideas and emotions during a conference, a refined cocktail, an unforgettable wedding or a grand birthday party.

Our precious business hotels in Florence, our restaurants and our conference rooms can be found in beautiful historic buildings, transmitting a feeling of elegance, tradition and pleasant modernity.

The hotels, restaurants and conference facilities of the Lungarno Collection are just a step away from Ponte Vecchio and strategically located next to each other providing you with the extraordinary comfort to utilize the entire “collection” for one single spectacular event.

THE EXPERIENCES
Revel in the thrill of extraordinary experiences stamped with the hallmark of Italian style. Awake to the mystique of outstanding cities, hear your footsteps echo in historic churches and palaces, gasp in front of artistic masterpieces and set your taste buds on fire with gastronomic delights. However you choose to spend your time, make it yours.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO MUSEUM
Until today, the story of Salvatore Ferragamo is one of the most exciting of its kind. Set in Hollywood, it’s about the shoemaker of the stars, how the Americans would call Salvatore Ferragamo fondly, about Italian fashion, about friendships with famous actresses and about his enormous success on the movie sets.

At the age of 30, Salvatore Ferragamo returns to Italy and chooses Florence as his second home. Here he finds a city with a long standing history of art, elegance, refined taste for beauty, inspiring shapes, fine materials, and extraordinary craftsmanship.

A symbol of Florentine heritage, the Palazzo Spini Feroni becomes Salvatore Ferragamo’s store and workshop in 1938, and a home to the creation of masterpieces of shoes, fit for the nobility, the international diplomacy, and the glamorous cinema world.

Amongst his clients were Greta Garbo, Audrey Hepburn, Claudette Colbert, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, Anna Magnani, and Sophia Loren.

Until today, the Palazzo Spini Feroni is the seat of the fashion house Ferragamo and its impressive museum. Located in Piazza Santa Trinita and surrounded by Florence’s divine shopping boutiques, the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum beautifully displays the life of a genius, who brought world-wide fame to Italian fashion.

Legend has it that Beatrice, Dante’s beloved, came to the cellar of the palace to fetch water in a well that still exists today. A charming space, which features an exhibition of shoe models derived from innovative materials (during the war, when leather was scarce, materials such as raffia, cork, and transparent chocolate foils were used).

Salvatore Ferragamo wrote in his biography: “My female clients are divided into three categories: the Cinderella, the Venus, and the aristocracy. A Cinderella shoe is smaller than size 6. Venuses fit a size 6, and the Aristocratic woman uses 7 or above.”

As you exit the exhibition, don’t miss the unique boutique with a selection of precious imitations of vintage models, designed especially for Judy Garland, Greta Garbo, and Marilyn Monroe.

LEICA EXPERIENCE
The destination is the journey itself. One of the best parts of any vacation is when you return home and share your photographs with your loved ones. Let Leica and Portrait accompany you in this adventure.

In the constant search for innovation in hospitality, Portrait finds in Leica an ideal partner to build an out of the ordinary photographic experience presenting a surprising slice of life for its clients.

A day to discover a unique Florence: one that clients will be able to see through the lens of one of the best Leica cameras, interpreting their own emotions. Guiding them in this adventure between technical know-how and playful experience, an internationally renowned photographer which we have chosen.

A true “workshop by foot”, to live and recreate day by day living through the faces of ordinary people and places, with humor, curiosity, momentum and sometimes poetry. And at the end of the day, your Leica store manager will save all the images taken in a USB Key.

HOT AIR BALLOON
Exclusive Experiences designed with our partner Upballooning to enjoy a one-of-a-kind lifetime experience: Florence from an unusual perspective!

Imagine a hot air balloon flight in Tuscany is just for you, with your partner, your best friends or your dearest family by your side. Our private ho air balloon flights are made to give you an unforgettable experience in an intimate setting, where you can share precious moments with those who matter the most.

A completely new hot air balloon flight that begins at night, where you can watch the first rays of sunlight appear as you fly over Tuscany. In the absence of the sun, the full moon will guide the first half of the flight, until day breaks. A truly unique way to live the hot air balloon experience and start the day in the best possible way

HARRY WINSTON
Few brands have such an illustrious history as Harry Winston. Founded in New York City in 1932, Harry Winston continues to set the standard for the ultimate in fine jewelry and high-end watchmaking.

Known throughout his life as the “King of Diamonds” and “Jeweler to the Stars”, Mr. Winston’s innovative philosophy—in which the gemstones, rather than metal would dictate the design—helped to revolutionize modern-day fine jewelry, and remains at the cornerstone of a timeless aesthetic that inspires all Winston designs today.

For over eight decades, the Harry Winston name has been synonymous with the best there is. Today, the House of Harry Winston continues its tradition of creativity, rarity, and quality without compromise, operating salons worldwide in.

VESPA URBAN MOBILITY 
Avoid traffic, save time and move in complete safety in Florence! Go anywhere, enter the ZTL and park wherever you need. Our electric Vespas can be rented individually or for 2 people and will allow you to easily and more dynamically manage your daily tours in Florence.

Furthermore, with electric Vespas you will have no problems with parking, ZTL or accessibility and above all you will help the environment! Choose safety, dress your days in green and rent your vespa now!

ALTANA
Oliver is founder of Altana Europe, a Florence-based agency creating unique experiences based around fishing, wildlife watching and conservation management.

Working alongside a kaleidoscope of naturalists, ornithologists, gamekeepers and chefs, Oliver has lead over 500 guided trips, and feature-length coverage of his work has appeared in major newspapers and media worldwide.

A renowned fishing guide and instructor, Oliver has an in-depth knowledge of the Arno river and other fishing opportunities close to Florence. Oliver also has a broad knowledge of the avifauna and wildlife of Italy, ranging from migratory songbirds to wolves.

He is a recognised expert on European Wild Boar and has published and consulted extensively on this mythic species. Annually, he leads trips in Italy, Spain, Scotland, Canada and England.

THE CHIANTI ROAD
Would you like to discover the heart of the Chianti Classico, following the Italian myth from the XIII century? We leave early in the morning from Marina di Scarlino, direction Florence, to reach the wine town Impruneta with its Santa Maria Sanctuary.

After Strada in Chianti, following the SS 222 direction Siena, we arrive in Greve in Chianti, with its beautiful medieval square and historic cellars, fit for a tasting of the best vintages.

For a medieval feel, we continue to Montefioralle, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, and walk along its quiet streets and ancient vineyards.

This charming land holds endless surprises: after only a few kilometers we are in Volpaia, a perfectly preserved medieval village, famous for its castle and the magnificent wine cellar (in May the village is filled with the fragrance of thousands of roses).

After Radda in Chianti, home of the Chianti Classico Consortium, our final stop takes us to the 11th century church of San Giusto in Salcio. A day filled with endless impressions of beauty.

FLORENCE & SIENA
How about a relaxing day immersed in the splendor of Tuscany? Imagine history, nature, and flavors of exquisite cuisine. We propose a classic itinerary of 8 to 9 hours, along one of the most scenic roads in Italy: Firenze Certosa, Impruneta, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Tavernelle Val di Pesa, Colle Val d’Elsa, Monteriggioni and Siena.

If you would like to marvel at the open sky, the spectacular San Galgano Abbey wouldn’t be too far away. Absolute highlights are the culinary stops. Our concierge will select the best restaurants, wine bars and wineries for you.

Many unforgettable events take place in Florence during this most beautiful time of the year. In April the renowned Mostra Internazionale dell’Artigianato, the International Handcrafts Trade Fair, takes place at the Fortezza da Basso. We highly recommend the annual arts and opera festival Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, happening from late April to June.

UGOLINO GOLF COURSE
Ugolino Golf Course is one of the most impressive and beautiful natural golf courses in the world in Italy and offers different levels of difficulty. In 1889 the English colony of Florence founded the Florence Golf Club and the first Italian Golf Association. Originally founded in the Cascine area, the golf course was transferred to the Osmannoro area after the first world war.

Between the 20’s and 30’s the idea of creating a new golf course took shape and in 1933 the Ugolino Golf Course was built on the Chiantigiana street by the English architects Blandford and Gannon.

The American author Chris Santella names the Ugolino Golf Course in his well known book ‘50 Places to Play Golf Before You Die‘. Tee times at the Ugolino Golf Club should be booked in advance to ensure the special conditions available to guests.

FLORENCE WITH FAMILY
Florence has much to offer for visitors of all ages. Especially for children we suggest the following two exciting museums. The Galileo Museum unveils discoveries and inventions of the father of modern science, including laboratories and interactive and fun activities.

For sports fans we suggest the Sports Museum of Football (twenty minutes from the center of Florence), with a wealth of documentation on the history of the Italian National Team and its champions. Did you know that soccer, rugby and football originated in Florence?

The gorgeous Lungarno Suites Hotel offers a world of relaxation for the family, privacy and elegance. Imagine everyone relaxing together on the couch, raving about the delightful day in Florence. That’s what it’s all about!

STRRETS OF MARBLE
Perfect balance between man and nature. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, Val d’Orcia had long been celebrated by the painters of the Sienese school. The route that crosses the province of Siena and Grosseto, displays the most characteristic landscapes of Tuscany and a land full of beauty and history.

Hills dotted with cypress trees, the “source square” of the Vignoni Thermal Bath, the Renaissance dream of Pienza and San Quirico d’Orcia in its Romanesque splendor. On the culinary side we recommend pici pasta, a glass of Brunello and some Tuscan pecorino cheese DOP.

CRETE SENESI
Enjoy an unforgettable day trip through Southern Tuscany and discover the Crete Senesi with its beautiful range of ancient hills and woods, medieval villages, fields of sunflowers, olive groves, cypress trees and vineyards.

Start with a visit to Siena, admiring the masterworks of the frescoed walls of the Town Hall of Siena, the “Allegory of Good and Bad Government” from 1338. Later, traveling towards the well-preserved mediaeval village of Asciano, you will recognize the gentle hills of clay with its knights, pilgrims, peasants and animals, pictured by Ambrogio Lorenzetti.

Enchanted landscapes, silence and beauty wherever your eyes rest. Traveling through the Ombrone Valley, you reach the gothic roofless Abbey of San Galgano, with its mystic atmosphere and the many legends surrounding its origin and history.

How about a gourmet lunch in Montalcino, comprised of a glass of Brunello wine, local DOP Pecorino cheese, Chiusure artichokes, and a taste of white and black truffles?

Not too far away lies the Unesco World Heritage site of Pienza, a masterpiece of the Renaissance, rebuilt by Florentine architect Rossellino. Intended as a retreat from Rome, the village represents the first application of humanist urban planning concepts.

Rooms: 37

Price: from 514 EUR per night

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