The Bar/Lounge at Gallery Hotel Art

"The Fusion Bar is a fixture on the city's aperitivo circuit; foodwise, it serves—as its name suggests—fusion dishes such as foie gras nigiri sushi topped with chutney, plus brunch on weekends"

"The lobby doubles as a contemporary photography exhibit, while the library lounge is furnished with neutral linen—upholstered couches and shelves lined with 400 books, mostly art-related"

"The sushi bar offers a fusion of Italian, French and Japanese cuisine"

"There's a small but smart bar, a sushi restaurant and an attractive lounge with art-filled bookshelves and comfortable sofas"

"Both the bar and restaurant attract sophisticated, fashionable locals; brunch is served on weekends"

"The hotel has a stylish library lounge, a daily breakfast buffet (extra fee), and a popular fusion restaurant and bar with an extensive sushi menu"

"The buzzy aperitivo and late-night scene at the bar-restaurant may put off those who don’t feel like partying, but prices are lower than in its Lungarno sister hotels – whose facilities you can use"

"Virtually the entire ground floor, from the lobby through to the lounge and trendy Japanese-Mediterranean-Peruvian fusion restaurant, is one giant gallery, its sleek white decor acting as the calming, understated counterpart to the contemporary art and photography not often found in this city"

"Just off the lobby, glossy floors, linear furniture and dramatic flat-screen TVs make the popular late-night lounge one of the liveliest bar-rendezvous in Florence—it is still as popular as the day it opened"

"Japanese blinds block out any views of the tiny alleys, cocooning you away in the library-style lounge and dining area"