Just outside the historic centre of Florence, the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is a white six-storey building with garage parking at the rear. Potted plants and steps lead up into a spacious lobby with marble columns, sofas and a long front desk. The hotel is within 100 metres of the River Arno and 800 metres from the Piazzale Michelangelo square. The 331 spacious guestrooms at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo have contemporary decor.