The Sky Lounge is the veritable cherry on the cake at the Hotel Continentale in Florence, according to the Guardian.

From the top of medieval Consorti Tower, you can see views of the River Arno, and in October the special water festival, from this rooftop level.

The Arno Festival is held every year to raise money for the river defences after it burst its banks in one of the worst disasters the city had ever seen in 1966.

Thousands of people lost their businesses and homes and were forced to move to higher ground until the city came to their rescue.

Now high land is only salvation for those that want a breath of fresh air and a chance to meet the super trendy locals.

An example of the opulence that greets you at this city bar can be seen from the hotel packages.

There's the chance to sample the cocktails in one of the relaxing mental spaces on the mezzanine level, claims the hotel, after private transfer from the airport or railway.

This is followed by a full buffet breakfast, included with complimentary healthy snacks in the three-night special luxury deal.

It is located near many of the other best hotels in Florence in the Ponte Vecchio part of the city.

Opening hours are from 11:00 local time until 00:00.