This 102-room hotel is known for personalized service and contemporary style. Neutral tones and tasteful fabrics create an elegant look, and are livened up by colorful artwork throughout. The attached L'Incontro Bar and Restaurant features a renowned Tuscan menu created by Michelin-starred Chef Fulvio Pierangelini and a chic dining room that spills out onto the piazza during summer months. The hotel's central location is a major draw, and most guest rooms offer spectacular views. Those facing front look out onto the piazza, which makes for a pretty vista, but a bit of noise. Rooms in the rear overlook the stunning Duomo -- even the fitness center has lovely views from its top-floor perch. Such beauty comes at a premium, however, as rates at this luxury hotel are steep. And unlike at the Golden Tower Hotel, there is no spa.
This 102-room hotel is known for personalized service and contemporary style. Neutral tones and tasteful fabrics create an elegant look, and are livened up by colorful artwork throughout. The attached L'Incontro Bar and Restaurant features a renowned Tuscan menu created by Michelin-starred Chef Fulvio Pierangelini and a chic dining room that spills out onto the piazza during summer months. The hotel's central location is a major draw, and most guest rooms offer spectacular views. Those facing front look out onto the piazza, which makes for a pretty vista, but a bit of noise. Rooms in the rear overlook the stunning Duomo -- even the fitness center has lovely views from its top-floor perch. Such beauty comes at a premium, however, as rates at this luxury hotel are steep. And unlike at the Golden Tower Hotel, there is no spa.
It's more about comfort than style at this 44-room boutique. The gorgeous lobby is perhaps the most lavish part of the hotel, with its marble and stone floors, intricate moldings, and ornate ceiling. Guest rooms, however, are disappointingly no-frills. Most are small and sparsely furnished, with few amenities. The mini-fridges are empty and some of the flat-screen TVs are tiny. A highlight is the quaint rooftop terrace equipped for dining and drinks. The hotel's main selling point is its prime locale, which is great for tourists. However, extra fees -- for anything from Internet access to eggs at breakfast -- detract from its value.
It's more about comfort than style at this 44-room boutique. The gorgeous lobby is perhaps the most lavish part of the hotel, with its marble and stone floors, intricate moldings, and ornate ceiling. Guest rooms, however, are disappointingly no-frills. Most are small and sparsely furnished, with few amenities. The mini-fridges are empty and some of the flat-screen TVs are tiny. A highlight is the quaint rooftop terrace equipped for dining and drinks. The hotel's main selling point is its prime locale, which is great for tourists. However, extra fees -- for anything from Internet access to eggs at breakfast -- detract from its value.
The Hotel Regency is a 35-room luxury boutique with an unpretentious, friendly atmosphere. Elements such as ornate wallpaper, dramatic drapes, and tray ceilings give the rooms old-world charm, but decor varies, and most rooms are in need of updating. The exterior of the hotel looks like a stately residence, and has decorative ironwork. Inside, comfortable couches and rich colors dominate the decor, and there is a lovely private garden where guests can dine. Extras include free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast buffet, free minibar soft drinks, and 24-hour concierge service, but the hotel's location is a bit far from Florence's major sights.
The Hotel Regency is a 35-room luxury boutique with an unpretentious, friendly atmosphere. Elements such as ornate wallpaper, dramatic drapes, and tray ceilings give the rooms old-world charm, but decor varies, and most rooms are in need of updating. The exterior of the hotel looks like a stately residence, and has decorative ironwork. Inside, comfortable couches and rich colors dominate the decor, and there is a lovely private garden where guests can dine. Extras include free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast buffet, free minibar soft drinks, and 24-hour concierge service, but the hotel's location is a bit far from Florence's major sights.
Hotel Bavaria is a classic value hotel located in the historic heart of Florence, less than a 10-minute walk to major attractions like the Duomo, the Uffizi, and popular squares. The historic interiors are traditionally styled, but are fairly simple and spare, and might not suit all tastes. The 18 guest rooms are spacious and offer kettles, but lack air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and minibars, plus many have shared bathrooms and toilets. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi in public spaces, but otherwise, there's little in the way of features. As an alternative, the B&B Emozioni Charme offers slightly more modern rooms with air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms, though rates might be slightly higher.
Hotel Bavaria is a classic value hotel located in the historic heart of Florence, less than a 10-minute walk to major attractions like the Duomo, the Uffizi, and popular squares. The historic interiors are traditionally styled, but are fairly simple and spare, and might not suit all tastes. The 18 guest rooms are spacious and offer kettles, but lack air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and minibars, plus many have shared bathrooms and toilets. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi in public spaces, but otherwise, there's little in the way of features. As an alternative, the B&B Emozioni Charme offers slightly more modern rooms with air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms, though rates might be slightly higher.
The mid-range Hotel Roma sits in a prime area of Florence, within walking distance of major attractions, public transportation, restaurants, and shops. Rooms are small and can get street noise. Most are updated, with lovely tile bathrooms and pedestal sinks, but some are dated with older furnishings. Much of the stained glass found in the hotel was made by Art Nouveau pioneer Galileo Chini, and there are lovely paintings on the walls. The hotel's rooftop terrace has exquisite views of the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, and there’s an on-site Art Deco bar and breakfast room. Expect to pay extra for breakfast and parking.
The mid-range Hotel Roma sits in a prime area of Florence, within walking distance of major attractions, public transportation, restaurants, and shops. Rooms are small and can get street noise. Most are updated, with lovely tile bathrooms and pedestal sinks, but some are dated with older furnishings. Much of the stained glass found in the hotel was made by Art Nouveau pioneer Galileo Chini, and there are lovely paintings on the walls. The hotel's rooftop terrace has exquisite views of the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, and there’s an on-site Art Deco bar and breakfast room. Expect to pay extra for breakfast and parking.
This 60-room boutique hotel is a six-minute walk to the Academy Gallery housing the famous David statue. As a mid-range hotel, the Athenaeum has unremarkable (at times unstylish) decor but more amenities than other properties in the area, including a bar and Italian restaurant, a beautiful outdoor courtyard, and a small fitness center. The hotel provides a free breakfast buffet with cheeses, cold cuts, and fruit (hot dishes are also available for a fee). Simple, minimal rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but guests reveal that some could use new carpeting. Guests may want to compare rates with Hotel Embassy, an upscale hotel also within walking distance to major attractions.
This 60-room boutique hotel is a six-minute walk to the Academy Gallery housing the famous David statue. As a mid-range hotel, the Athenaeum has unremarkable (at times unstylish) decor but more amenities than other properties in the area, including a bar and Italian restaurant, a beautiful outdoor courtyard, and a small fitness center. The hotel provides a free breakfast buffet with cheeses, cold cuts, and fruit (hot dishes are also available for a fee). Simple, minimal rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but guests reveal that some could use new carpeting. Guests may want to compare rates with Hotel Embassy, an upscale hotel also within walking distance to major attractions.