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Across the street from the Gallery Hotel Art, this property, which is also owned by the Ferragamo family, showcases a witty sense of style. Most of the forty-three rooms and the common spaces are located in a building that dates from the 1950s and 1960s (several of the rooms are situated in an adjacent 14th-century tower). Lollipop pink armchairs in the lobby face a digital screen, which plays classic films from the 1950s. Book a suite with a terrace and views of the Arno River, or splurge on the Consorti Penthouse, which occupies the top floor of the tower, for the ultimate views of the city and surrounding hillside. All rooms have clever touches such as oversize clocks that double as bedside tables, and mood lighting can be tuned to mimic the sunset over the Arno. Rooms from $406.

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The Ferragamos, one of Italy’s premier fashion families, own four sumptuous properties in the city, including the seventy-four-room Gallery Hotel Art (their original property in Florence). Located just steps from the Ponte Vecchio, the hotel features modern decor with dark wengé wood adorning the library and the sleek Fusion Bar on the first floor. In the rooms, dark wood floors contrast with ivory-colored walls, creating a stylish backdrop. The minimal furnishings are made from leather and thick wools, and framed black-and-white photographs, area rugs and blankets create a personal and cozy ambiance. The three Penthouse Suites have magnificent terraces with views of the city and the hills beyond. The hotel’s lobby is a popular meeting spot for Florentines and guests alike, thanks to changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Rooms from $352.

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This Rocco Forte property (the hotelier also owns the Hotel de Russie in Rome) sits in Florence’s most central location on the historic Piazza della Repubblica. Forte spent more than $17 million on refurbishments, and it shows. A clean, luxurious design scheme rules the 107 rooms, and bathrooms feature shiny marble with mosaic inlays. The attentive staff is one of the city’s best, and the Savoy is steps away from Florence’s big sights, including the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi. Rooms from $663.

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