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At Borgo San Jacopo 14, the hotel belongs to the Oltrarno neighborhood. Artisan workshops and small restaurants occupy the surrounding streets, with Piazza della Passera and Santo Spirito nearby. Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens are on this side of the river; crossing Ponte Vecchio brings the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria into an easy walking route. The Duomo and Via Tornabuoni's shops are also reachable on foot. You can explore both banks without organizing each outing around a car.

Michele Bonan's interiors take their cue from a classic boat moored on the Arno. Blue and white, leather, and nautical details give the hotel a lighter character than its historic setting might suggest. More than 400 works of 20th-century art appear throughout the property, including pieces by Picasso, Cocteau, and Italian artists. The collection extends through rooms, suites, hallways, and shared spaces, with themed itineraries for guests interested in looking more closely. Leave time for the art inside the hotel, as well as the museums outside.

Room choice is important. The 21-square-meter Lungarno Double overlooks Borgo San Jacopo and accommodates two guests, with a king or twin beds and a marble bathroom. Prestige Double River View rooms have the same floor area but turn toward the Arno. Deluxe Double River View rooms measure 24 square meters and occupy upper floors. Some have balconies, available on request for a supplement, so a river view alone should not be taken to include outdoor space.

Executive Double Terrace River View rooms pair 28 square meters inside with a private 18-square-meter terrace. Outdoor seating faces the river and Florence's skyline, including the cathedral dome and Palazzo Vecchio. Inside, there is a sitting area and a writing desk. This category accommodates two guests and gives a couple a substantial outdoor area without moving into a larger suite.

The Studio has 32 square meters, a city outlook, and space for three guests, with a bedroom and sitting area arranged over one or two floors. Studio Suite River View increases the floor area to 35 square meters and also accommodates three. Its seating area and marble bathroom accompany an outlook over the Arno. These are useful options when an additional sleeping place matters more than a separate second bedroom.

Family Rooms have 37 square meters and accommodate up to four adults, with a bedroom, separate living room, and sofa bed. Their outlook is toward the courtyard and Borgo San Jacopo. Studio Suite Torre offers a different arrangement within the 13th-century Barbadori Tower. This 32-square-meter duplex has exposed brickwork, wooden beams, a canopy bed, and a mezzanine living area. A sofa bed can be prepared on request for a third guest. Its internal staircase is worth considering before choosing this layout for a young family.

Suite Picasso River View, Suite Cocteau River View, and Suite Bueno River View each measure 42 square meters and accommodate up to four guests. Picasso has a separate bedroom and living room, a small river-facing terrace, and a marble bathroom with a hydromassage bathtub and separate shower. Cocteau is a duplex, with the living room below the bedroom and a five-square-meter terrace. Bueno has a separate living room and a balcony over the Arno and Ponte Vecchio.

Picasso and Bueno can each connect to a Lungarno Double on request. The Two-bedroom Suite River View category combines connected accommodation across 63 square meters, with two bathrooms and capacity for six. One bedroom faces the Arno and Ponte Vecchio; do not assume both bedrooms share that outlook. For a family, the connecting arrangement gives more separation than a single room with a sofa bed.

The Rooftop Terrace Suite River View has two bedrooms on separate floors, each with its own bathroom, within a 100-square-meter duplex. A shared living area opens to a balcony facing the Oltrarno, while a 50-square-meter roof terrace takes in Florence in every direction. It accommodates four guests. The combination of separate bedrooms and a large private terrace makes this a distinctive option for two couples as well as a family.

On the fourth floor, the 150-square-meter Designer Suite River View accommodates five guests. A living room, dining table, fully equipped kitchen, and balcony overlooking the Arno and Ponte Vecchio give it the practical scope of a residence. The kitchen is particularly useful for longer stays when every meal need not be in a restaurant.

Larger parties can consider the Panorama Executive Floor, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms for up to nine adults, or the Arno Executive Floor, which has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a private entrance for up to 14 adults. These are group arrangements to discuss room by room, especially when allocating beds and shared areas across several households.

Borgo San Jacopo holds one Michelin star and sits directly over the Arno, with a view of the Ponte Vecchio. Executive Chef Claudio Mengoni leads the Italian kitchen. Tasting menus follow seasonal, signature, and vegetarian directions, while a cellar of more than 900 labels gives the wine selection considerable depth. The 1950s-inspired dining room makes dinner a more formal occasion than a meal in the lounge. Reserve a table separately from your room.

Picteau Bistrot & Bar gives the hotel a more relaxed option. Lunch, afternoon tea, aperitivo, and a casual dinner fit into its all-day rhythm. Mengoni also oversees the food here, while the bar serves cocktails including a Vintage Negroni made with 1950s spirits. The lounge and terrace face the water between Ponte Vecchio and Santa Trinita. Across the river, Caffe dell'Oro at Portrait Firenze adds another Lungarno Collection dining address, separate from this hotel's two venues.

A Technogym-equipped fitness room provides space for exercise at the hotel. Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a concierge desk, and 24-hour room service support a city stay, and pets are welcome. Guests who need step-free access should discuss their specific room and route through the building before reserving, particularly given the duplex options.

Valet parking and indoor parking are available. Contact the hotel before driving to confirm the approach, parking arrangements, and charges. Florence's Peretola Airport is the nearest air gateway; allow for traffic when planning the onward journey. Once here, the hotel's position beside Ponte Vecchio makes walking the natural way to explore, with the Oltrarno's workshops close enough to visit between museum appointments.