Portrait Firenze – Lungarno Collection

Hotel Description

You know what really gets me about Portrait Firenze? It’s sitting right there on Lungarno Acciaiuoli – literally steps from the Uffizi – and somehow it doesn’t feel touristy at all. I mean, you’re basically across the street from one of the world’s most famous museums, but when you’re having your morning espresso on their terrace, it feels like you’ve discovered some secret Florentine hideaway that only locals know about.

The building itself is this gorgeous 14th-century palazzo that’s been completely reimagined (they’re part of the Lungarno Collection, which honestly knows how to do luxury without being stuffy about it). Walking through those heavy wooden doors, you’re immediately hit with this perfect blend of old Florence and contemporary Italian design – marble floors that have probably seen centuries of footsteps, but furniture that looks like it belongs in a Milan showroom. The rooms are what you’d expect from a 5-star property, but it’s the little touches that got me: the custom toiletries that actually smell amazing, windows that open onto the Arno so you can hear the river at night, and – this is key – really good blackout curtains because the summer sun here is no joke.

What really sold me on this place, though, is how it sits in the neighborhood. You’re literally a two-minute walk to Ponte Vecchio (which gets absolutely mobbed during the day, but at sunrise? Pure magic). Via de’ Tornabuoni is right around the corner if you need your Gucci fix, and you can walk to Santo Spirito in about ten minutes when you want to escape the tourist crowds. The staff actually knows the area – ask them about dinner reservations and they’ll steer you toward places where Florentines actually eat, not just the spots with English menus. Fair warning though: this location means you’ll hear some street noise during the day, but honestly, it’s just the sound of Florence being Florence. By evening it quiets down, and there’s something kind of romantic about falling asleep to the occasional footsteps on the cobblestones below. The 9.6 rating makes total sense – this isn’t just a place to sleep, it’s like having a really sophisticated friend’s apartment right in the heart of the city.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $1,060. Deluxe Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $1,355. Studio Deluxe with River View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $1,574. Superior Suite with River View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $1,278. Family Suite with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $2,448. Prestige Suite with River View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $3,959. Portrait Suite with River View with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Radha from India – 25 May 2025 (9/10)

  The location and the staff were very helpful

• The only hotel option in florence – Khalid from United Arab Emirates – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  The location was excellent, within walking distance of many city attractions. The staff were friendly and consistently helpful.
  
  What could be improved: All good

• I will always come back to this hotel if I visit Florence again – Mohammed from Saudi Arabia – 23 April 2025 (9/10)

  Unbelievable rooms and staff
  
  What could be improved: Sound isolation issues and room doors bang while closing but they made a very generous discount for us for that reason

• Exceptional – Hassan from Qatar – 8 January 2025 (10/10)

  A beautiful and very clean hotel, close to vital places and right on the river. The staff is excellent and very helpful. I recommend it.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Excellent service, excellent location, elegant room, delicious food. – Marie from United States – 1 December 2024 (10/10)

  Staff was professional, kind and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: The deep tub shower combo

• loved my stay at the hotel, perfect location, lovely and spacious room, staff were helpful! – Aminadab from Nigeria – 1 December 2024 (10/10)

  Location was perfect! Close to restaurants and stores, I walked everywhere..
  
  What could be improved: Cafe staff were very dismissive..

• The hotel, the location and the cleanliness of the hotel was amazing. – Ahmad from United Arab Emirates – 17 August 2024 (10/10)

  Everything about the property was nice especially Mohammed and the people in the reception were welcoming, and went above and beyond in their service.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom we felt it needs an update especially the bathtub.

• Love it one of the best – Sarah from Saudi Arabia – 13 August 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect the staff were very friendly and welcoming
  The location was great 👍
  
  What could be improved: No gym
  No hair salon

• Perfetto! – Richard from United States – 28 July 2024 (10/10)

  The staff and location was perfect. The furniture and everything about the hotel was perfect!
  Highly recommend!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Romain from Belgium – 29 May 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent

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