Description: The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo overlooks the famous river Arno banks (called "Lungarni"), near the beautiful Piazza Santa Croce, providing panoramic views of the city, along the river Arno and on the Florentine hills. Near to the city historical centre, very close to monuments including Piazza Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo, the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. At walking distance from the hotel you can find the most glamorous shopping area, such as Via Tornabuoni, Via Roma, Via Calzaiuoli and Via della Vigna Nuova.