The Bar/Lounge at Continentale

"This hotel’s couldn’t-be-better location in the heart of Florence means that its rooftop bar has incomparable 360-degree views of the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, the Florentine hills, and the Ponte Vecchio"

"There’s nothing showy here—no bustling sidewalk restaurant, no ostentatious entrance, no snooty staff—just luxurious rooms, a decadent spa, and the coolest bar in town"

"There is no restaurant, but guests can eat at the Fusion Bar at sister hotel The Gallery just across the piazzetta"

"It’s a stylish address, perfect for a romantic long weekend, with the bonus of a rooftop bar and a small, intimate spa"

"There is no formal on-site restaurant, but the bar puts together a small menu for midday munching, and there is a quartet of well-appointed lounges to enjoy, including the Media Room, where six to 10 people can convene at no charge"