Ponte Vecchio is an Italian name for ‘Old Bridge’. It is a medieval bridge found in Florence Italy on the Arno River and is well known because of the shops built along. The shops were initially occupied by butchers but the present tenants include jewelers, souvenir sellers and art dealers. The bridge prides of the reputation of being the oldest closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge. The Pote Vecchio does not stand also but there also two neighboring bridges namely the Ponte alle Grazie and Ponte Santa Trinitia. Here is the list of Florence Hotels Near Ponte Vecchio:
Hotel degli Orafi
The four-star hotel sits on a 13th-century building at the Florence’s epicenter and was originally an Augustine convent. It faces the Ponte Vecchio and is close to the Uffizi Gallery. The hotel offers guests a unique panoramic view of the city and one can from the inside enjoy the remains of the ancient medieval tower. Guests are treated with a buffet breakfast and cozy accommodation in its 42 rooms. The prices fro the rooms range from E130 for a Single Room, E149 for a Standard Double Room and E 269 for a Junior Suite Deluxe, all of which are inclusive of a buffet breakfast.
Viva Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
This is a three-star hotel whose panoramic roof offers a spectacular view of Florence. The hotel rooms have wide windows that overlook the Arno River. The building in which the hotel stands dates back to the 12th century and is one of the attractions in the medieval Florence. There are 87 rooms. The rates for the rooms per night are E90 for a Single room, E94 for a Double room and E149 for a double. All these rates are inclusive of a buffet breakfast offered in the rooms.
Hotel Berchielli
The Hotel Berchielli is an elegant four-star hotel that sits exquisitely on the banks of the Arno River. Its location gives a wonderful view of the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and is only a few meters from major attractions such as the Uffizi gallery and the Duomo. There are 76 rooms in the hotel, with a Single room going for E139, a Double E149 and a Triple E 189, all of which are inclusive of a buffet breakfast.
Antica Torre Di Via Tornabuoni 1
The four-star hotel is situated at the heart of Florence and sits on a three-floor medieval tower. The hotel prides of a large terrace for one to view the spectacular scenes such as hills as well as the historic center that Florence is. Morning begins with a rich breakfast on the terrace that overlooks the Duomo Cathedral. There are 12 rooms in the hotel that include a bridal suite and a classic double goes for E 180, a Deluxe Double E 200 and a Grand Deluxe Double E 225, all inclusive of a continental breakfast.
Hotel Pierre
The four-star hotel sits behind the Piazza della Signoria and is only a block away from the famous Piazza del Duomo. It offers luxurious accommodation and close proximity to some of the most-admired attractions in Florence. The hotel has 50 rooms, with a Double Room FP going for E127. A Double Room E149 and a Single Room E140. A buffet breakfast is offered in the rooms as well as laundry and dry cleaning services.