“Two palazzi combine to make a 24 room luxury hotel in the heart of Florence, discreetly tucked away on the city’s most fashionable street. Rooms are comfortably traditional yet unfussy, while the stars of the show are the roof-top terraces with stunning views over the city.”
“Two palazzi combine to make a 24 room luxury hotel in the heart of Florence, discreetly tucked away on the city’s most fashionable street. Rooms are comfortably traditional yet unfussy, while the stars of the show are the roof-top terraces with stunning views over the city.”
Hotel Review
This hotel is all about the great location with all the top sights a mere 10 minute stroll away. Grand interiors feature marble work and quality artisanal pieces, while chic rooms have designer furnishings and modern, comfy beds. A superb choice for sophisticated and discerning travellers. A stone’s throw from the river and surrounded by the city’s most fashionable shops, this boutique hotel has, possibly, the prime position in Florence. Yet, the entrance is so discreet you can walk past and not notice. Result? It feels like your private palazzo. An elegant stone staircase with ironwork balustrade takes you to the top floors (there's also a lift) where the 24 rooms spread across the two adjoining palazzi, one medieval, the other 17th-century. Rooms and suites are elegant with parquet floors, Islamic rugs, a scattering of antiques and hand-painted, softly colour-washed walls. Decoration is spare so the feeling is light and uncluttered; bathrooms are grandly traditional in marble. Three rooms have balconies while all have views, either over the river, or across the rooftops to the Duomo and the lovely Florentine skyline. But the real treats are the roof-top terraces; one looks to the Duomo and hills behind, the other over the river with its bridges and handsome townhouses and then up to the Pitti Palace and gorgeous church of San Miniato al Monte. If it’s warm you can breakfast out here; and what a feast it is! Fruit salads, yogurts, cheeses, cured meats, focaccia breads, croissants, cakes … The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, but there’s a short choice of crostini, ciabatta sandwiches and mixed-platters available in the bar. And staff are warm and welcoming. Discreet yet unstuffy, this is a great choice if you want luxury without the fuss, and a plum location.
Recommended for
- Local exploring
- Our Gurus rate this as Florence's best location, just steps from the best restaurant and boutiques not to mention the sights!
- Museums
- Visit the Palazzo Pitti, the Uffizi Palace and the Bargello Museum for some great art collections
- Sights nearby
- Next door is the church of Santa Trinita with Ghirlandaio frescoes
- Designer Shopping
- Via de’ Tornabuoni has all the designer names you could want
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Our Gurus rate this as Florence's best location, just steps from the best restaurant and boutiques not to mention the sights!
- Museums
- Visit the Palazzo Pitti, the Uffizi Palace and the Bargello Museum for some great art collections
- Sights nearby
- Next door is the church of Santa Trinita with Ghirlandaio frescoes
- Designer Shopping
- Via de’ Tornabuoni has all the designer names you could want
- Local markets
- Wander around the huge San Lorenzo central market
- Cycling
- Close to nightlife
- Family Suites
- Roof terrace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Gourmet
- Designer
- Sit-out Terrace
- Lively area
- Disabled access
- Restaurant
- Artworks
- Historic
- Chic
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Traditional
- Luxury
- Four poster beds
- Romantic
- Downtown
Facilities
- Walking distance restaurants
- In room DVD
- Airport transfer
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Roof terrace
- Bar
- Family Suites
- Parking
- Towelling robes
- Meeting Room
- Massage
- Library
- Bicycle hire
- Sit-out Terrace
- Disabled access
- Restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Room service
- Safe
- Concierge
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Four poster beds
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Museums
- Visit the Palazzo Pitti, the Uffizi Palace and the Bargello Museum for some great art collections
- Sights nearby
- Next door is the church of Santa Trinita with Ghirlandaio frescoes
- Designer Shopping
- Via de’ Tornabuoni has all the designer names you could want
- Local markets
- Wander around the huge San Lorenzo central market
- Theatre
- Cycling
- Close to nightlife
