Gallery Art Hotel, Florence

Located on a peaceful little square close to the Arno river and Ponte Vecchio bridge and a short stroll from the Uffizi and Duomo, Gallery Art Hotel is an eclectic and contemporary design hotel, where modern art exhibits and minimalist decoration contrasts fantastically with Florence's historic architecture. There are rotating exhibitions by contemporary artists as well as splendid black and white photography adorning the walls.

Guest rooms and suites feature a perfect combination of smooth Florentine craft with an Asian touch and offer impressive views over the city. Two of the suites on the seventh floor feature private terrace with magnificent vistas.

With its buzzing atmosphere, unique Asian, Mediterranean and Japanese fusion cuisine, and exceptionally tasty cocktails the hotel's Fusion Bar & Restaurant is popular with fashionable locals and is the place to be seen. The inviting lounge has a library of books on art and is a peaceful spot for relaxing and reading.