"Hotel Lungarno is on prime real estate—steps away from the River Arno. No, really: You can literally step into it from the hotel entryway. Each room comes with its own unique art, and many have views of the water; downstairs, restaurant Borgo San Jacopo has one Michelin star. You book this hotel for the location, but you leave feeling like you've discovered a hidden gem, one where the typical Florence tourists aren't as likely to be found and where you can escape the hectic life of the city." - Nicky Swallow, Erica Firpo