White Iris Beauty Spa, nestled within Hotel Continentale, is a haven of tranquillity in the heart of Florence, just steps from landmarks such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo. This Lungarno Collection venue combines the grandeur of Italian fashion’s golden age with contemporary design elements to offer a relaxing spa experience curated by expert beauticians and therapists.
White Iris’s spa menu includes a range of lavish spa rituals as well as skin care, body treatments, toning, manicure and pedicure services. Many of these incorporate products from the Comfort Zone skincare line.
Beat jet lag by booking the rest-inducing Tranquility Pro-Sleep Ritual, which acts on three different sensorial pathways (olfactive, tactile and hearing) to provide a good night’s sleep to even the redeye traveller.
The Tranquility Pro-Sleep treatment achieves a sound sleep through an exclusive blend of essential oils, a scientific sound technique inspired by Indonesian massage practices, and the use of soft brushes to aid in recovery from a long-haul flight.
The Tibetan Sound Massage is a unique massage ritual with traditional Tibetan singing bowls to harmoniously resonate with the body, mind, and soul.
To feel rejuvenated in the morning, try the Bagni Montalcino Mud, an intensive treatment with Velona Castle’s thermal water with detoxifying and anti-cellulite actions. A blend of essential oils encourages a profound purification of tissues, while the Fucus and Laminaria algae promote lipolytic action.
Hotel Continentale, located at Vicolo dell’Oro, is one of four Lungarno Collection properties in the historic city. Lungarno Collection, founded in 1995, is the hotel management company owned by the Ferragamo family, and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance. Leonardo Ferragamo, its president, has transferred the same principles of style and consistency that have distinguished the Salvatore Ferragamo fashion house.
The other three properties are Hotel Lungarno, Gallery Hotel Art and Portrait Firenze. All four are unique, located in a privileged position around Ponte Vecchio and with panoramic views of the city. Also located in Florence is the company’s Dining Collection, comprising three restaurants – Michelin-starred Borgo San Jacopo-Caffè dell’Oro and The Fusion Bar & Restaurant – and two Bars – La Terrazza at Hotel Continentale and Picteau Bistro & Bar at Hotel Lungarno.
