Why to choose Sala Guarnieri

The newest addition to our event locations, the Guarnieri room, is the ideal place for either board meetings, training sessions, or even teambuilding.

An ideal location for a business or executive meeting in an intimate and elegant atmosphere, the new Guarnieri room features cutting edge technology and large windows on the Oltrarno district.

The neighbouring Picteau lounge bar and the Michelin-starred restaurant Borgo San Jacopo offer informal lunch proposals or gala dinners, guaranteeing the success of your event.

Why choose Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant

Live excellence with your dinner guests at starred restaurant Borgo San Jacopo.

Book out Borgo San Jacopo restaurant for private dinners and overwhelm your guests with the Michelin star flavours of Peter Brunel’s personal reinterpretation of traditional Italian cuisine, the quality of the hand-selected fresh produce and the prestige of the labels in the cellar. Alternatively reserve our intimate riverside terrace hovering over the Arno offering a romantic vista of Ponte Vecchio and sweep your loved one off their feet.

Private dinners

Our locations offer the ideal atmosphere for intimate weddings or private dining experiences. Hotel Continentale’s rooftop terrace “La Terrazza” offers one of the most stupendous 360 degree views in the city, a magical spot for intimate dinners of 2 to 10 persons. Against a backdrop of Florence’s storied monuments and the Tuscan hills, you will delight in a culinary journey with wine pairings, specially created for the occasion by Executive Chef Peter Brunel.

The petite terrace at Borgo San Jacopo Ristorante, seemingly floating on the River Arno with enchanting views of the Ponte Vecchio, is the prime choice for dinners with up to 6 guests.

To dine on the private terrace of storied Ponte Vecchio jeweller Fratelli Piccini is truly a rare and unforgettable experience. The jeweller has opened the doors to their private look-out point for the first time in 450 years, and guests of the Lungarno Collection are able to reserve it for breakfast or dinner. Spend time inside the atelier and create a jewel or watch of your dreams in collaboration with the most prestigious goldsmiths on the Ponte Vecchio, then celebrate the occasion with a romantic dinner on one of the world’s most ancient and celebrated architectural monuments.

The magnificent 16th century Palazzo Capponi, right next to Ponte Santa Trinita in Florence just a short walk from our charming hotels. This space of extraordinary beauty, with sumptuous frescoes adorning the walls is the ideal location for stunning private dinners up to 20 persons with the outstanding 1 Michelin star catering of our gourmet restaurant Borgo San Jacopo.

Why to choose Sala Cha & Library

A peaceful and intimate, yet contemporary and fashionable hideaway in the center of Florence.

Experience this cosmopolitan lounge presenting itself as the private library of a world traveler, filled with rare books, art, fashion and inspiring photography. An elegant and relaxing atmosphere, inviting oriental-inspired contemporary furniture, precious materials and warm colors.

The library is a splendid location for a vernissage, a book signing, a fashion show or an informal breakfast meeting. For lunch or dinner indulge in the exotic creations of the Chef of the Fusion Bar & Restaurant, right next to the library.

Why choose Sala Dolby, Sala Bianca and Sala Orologio

Imagine the difference between ‘mono’ and ‘stereo’ and the impact a perfectly balanced surrounding may have on your conference, meeting, or dinner amongst friends and colleagues.

The splendid “Dolby Room” on the mezzanine level of the Hotel Continentale is the latest addition to the wide range of meeting and incentive spaces of the Lungarno Collection.

The relaxed atmosphere, the warm colors and inviting furnishings result in an almost tangible perfection, hence the name Dolby. A refined and elegant setting that inspires new ideas and business strategies.

Why to choose The Fusion Bar & Restaurant

Whisk your guests away on an exotic journey of unusual conflations, contrasting flavours and phenomenal textures they’ll never forget.

The perfect venue for funky private dinners and cool cocktail parties, The Fusion Bar & Restaurant transports you to a world of unusual pairings and extraordinary flavours. The contrasting hues of nikkei, the crisp taste of maki and nigiri sushi and zingy cocktails come together in an unexpected medley, stunning your guests’ taste buds.

Why to choose Caffè dell'Oro

Take your guests on a foodie journey through the best of Italy’s regions at Caffè dell’Oro.

Sweep your guests away with private dinners and cocktail parties featuring an up-close view of Ponte Vecchio and creative menus designed by starred chef Peter Brunel. Indulge in light and vibrant reinterpretations of traditional dishes and revel in contemporary twists, harmonious flavours and select cocktails in a vintage atmosphere that will swing you and your guests back to the 50s.

Why to choose La Terrazza

Let the beauty of Florence with its artists and masterpieces set the atmosphere. The stunning “La Terrazza” bar of the Continentale Hotel offers incredible views over the dome of Brunelleschi and the bell tower of Giotto, San Miniato and the Boboli Gardens.

A magnificent one-of-a-kind terrace ideal for your most exclusive events, informal meetings, birthdays or anniversaries, cocktail parties, breakfasts and dinners. The chefs of our gourmet Restaurant Borgo San Jacopo and of our trendy Fusion Restaurant with its Mediterranean and Oriental delights are at hand to perfectly round up this wonderful Renaissance experience.