I'd love to stay in a nice hotel on the Arno when we visit in October. Any recommendations?
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http://www.hermitagehotel.com/
We had a great room, overlooking the Arno, and the Ponte Vecchio. Check out the different room types.
We stayed at La Scaletta and loved it - the breakfasts on the terrace overlooking the city were wonderful and you were so close to everything !
We have also stayed at Torre Guelfa and enjoyed wine on their tower as we watched the sun set over the city.
I enjoyed the Hotel degli Orafi. It's right on the Arno. It's near the Ponte Vecchio. And the staff were super nice to me as a solo traveler.