Part of a local chain of hotels, the mid-range Rosso 23 is a charming property full of character and beautiful interiors that occupies a prime location in Florence's Piazza Santa Maria Novella. The 43 rooms are modern and elegantly decorated, and range from compact spaces that can be a bit dark, to spacious and airy units offering stellar views of the piazza and Duomo. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet and there's also a small bar, but parking is quite expensive. Nevertheless, this is one of the best hotels in the city in its mid-range category, though travelers might want to compare rates with other properties in the area, including its sister hotel Garibaldi Blu.
Part of a local chain of hotels, the mid-range Rosso 23 is a charming property full of character and beautiful interiors that occupies a prime location in Florence's Piazza Santa Maria Novella. The 43 rooms are modern and elegantly decorated, and range from compact spaces that can be a bit dark, to spacious and airy units offering stellar views of the piazza and Duomo. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet and there's also a small bar, but parking is quite expensive. Nevertheless, this is one of the best hotels in the city in its mid-range category, though travelers might want to compare rates with other properties in the area, including its sister hotel Garibaldi Blu.
The 13-room Hotel Rosary Garden is an affordable mid-range property in a residential area about 20 minutes outside of Florence's center. Interiors are compact and inspired by English country homes. The hotel serves a generous free breakfast that includes eggs and pastries, and there's also a free afternoon tea service. Rose-inspired rooms feature variable accents like exposed wooden beams, floral textiles, frescoes, and balconies. A bus downtown stops a few minutes' walk from the property, but guests wanting to be closer to the sights may prefer the Hotel California, a mid-range boutique property within five minutes' walk of the Duomo, though rooms are more plain.
The 13-room Hotel Rosary Garden is an affordable mid-range property in a residential area about 20 minutes outside of Florence's center. Interiors are compact and inspired by English country homes. The hotel serves a generous free breakfast that includes eggs and pastries, and there's also a free afternoon tea service. Rose-inspired rooms feature variable accents like exposed wooden beams, floral textiles, frescoes, and balconies. A bus downtown stops a few minutes' walk from the property, but guests wanting to be closer to the sights may prefer the Hotel California, a mid-range boutique property within five minutes' walk of the Duomo, though rooms are more plain.
The Hotel Cosimo de' Medici is a modern, mid-range property with charming original brick ceilings and stained glass, a well-maintained breakfast room, and a computer corner. The 27 rooms are simple and pleasant, with minibars and safes; some also have balconies. However, they do get some external noise from corridors. The hotel suits travelers seeking a convenient location near the train station, the Duomo, and other major sights, but the area can be noisy and congested at times.
The Hotel Cosimo de' Medici is a modern, mid-range property with charming original brick ceilings and stained glass, a well-maintained breakfast room, and a computer corner. The 27 rooms are simple and pleasant, with minibars and safes; some also have balconies. However, they do get some external noise from corridors. The hotel suits travelers seeking a convenient location near the train station, the Duomo, and other major sights, but the area can be noisy and congested at times.
The 19-room Hotel Giglio is a mid-range hotel with a cozy bed and breakfast feel. Guests climb into a tiny wood elevator to the reach this first floor property, set in a centuries' old former palace, within walking distance from the Duomo, Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio, and other historic attractions. The Giglio is family-run, and the lobby feels like a relaxed living room, with a bar, TV, and huge DVD stash. There are few common spaces, but the rooms are simple, clean, and spacious.
The 19-room Hotel Giglio is a mid-range hotel with a cozy bed and breakfast feel. Guests climb into a tiny wood elevator to the reach this first floor property, set in a centuries' old former palace, within walking distance from the Duomo, Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio, and other historic attractions. The Giglio is family-run, and the lobby feels like a relaxed living room, with a bar, TV, and huge DVD stash. There are few common spaces, but the rooms are simple, clean, and spacious.
In a convenient location near Santa Maria Novella Station, the mid-range Hotel Alba Palace is a mid-range hotel is walking distance to several of Florence’s top attractions. The 24 guest rooms, with pale yellow walls and blue floral curtains, have a certain Tuscan charm. But they do contain modern touches, like minibars and PlayStations. There’s no restaurant on-site, but the hotel serves a tasty breakfast buffet in a beautiful solarium, and there’s a bar with free tea and snacks all day. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, but some complain the mattresses are on the hard side. All in all, the hotel offers a good value and convenient location for the rate.
In a convenient location near Santa Maria Novella Station, the mid-range Hotel Alba Palace is a mid-range hotel is walking distance to several of Florence’s top attractions. The 24 guest rooms, with pale yellow walls and blue floral curtains, have a certain Tuscan charm. But they do contain modern touches, like minibars and PlayStations. There’s no restaurant on-site, but the hotel serves a tasty breakfast buffet in a beautiful solarium, and there’s a bar with free tea and snacks all day. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, but some complain the mattresses are on the hard side. All in all, the hotel offers a good value and convenient location for the rate.
The five-pearl J.K. Place Firenze offers a superb central location in the Santa Maria Novella Square and near the city's major attractions. The intimate 20-room property feels more like an ultra-posh guest house than a hotel, with coffered ceilings and artwork draping the hallways. Its elegant guest rooms are equally sophisticated, though some run small, but they're outfitted with modern amenities and marble bathrooms, and some have terraces and views of the square. There's no spa or gym on-site, but a chic lounge serves lunch and dinner and a rooftop terrace provides lovely city views. And little luxurious touches like free minibar snacks, fruit bowls, and free delivery of breakfast to rooms add to the atmosphere. For a larger alternative with more amenities, the historic and opulent St. Regis Florence has both a spa and business center.
The five-pearl J.K. Place Firenze offers a superb central location in the Santa Maria Novella Square and near the city's major attractions. The intimate 20-room property feels more like an ultra-posh guest house than a hotel, with coffered ceilings and artwork draping the hallways. Its elegant guest rooms are equally sophisticated, though some run small, but they're outfitted with modern amenities and marble bathrooms, and some have terraces and views of the square. There's no spa or gym on-site, but a chic lounge serves lunch and dinner and a rooftop terrace provides lovely city views. And little luxurious touches like free minibar snacks, fruit bowls, and free delivery of breakfast to rooms add to the atmosphere. For a larger alternative with more amenities, the historic and opulent St. Regis Florence has both a spa and business center.
The Golden Tower Hotel is a luxury boutique renowned for its decadent touches and prime location. A blend of contemporary Italian furnishings, sumptuous fabrics, and rustic architectural details create a vibe that is opulent without being too stuffy. Swanky guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs, cozy beds, and sparkling marble bathrooms. The posh vibe extends to the Golden Spa with its specially lighted whirlpools. The hotel's location is another big draw, as it is close to everything from high-end shopping to popular tourist sights.
The Golden Tower Hotel is a luxury boutique renowned for its decadent touches and prime location. A blend of contemporary Italian furnishings, sumptuous fabrics, and rustic architectural details create a vibe that is opulent without being too stuffy. Swanky guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs, cozy beds, and sparkling marble bathrooms. The posh vibe extends to the Golden Spa with its specially lighted whirlpools. The hotel's location is another big draw, as it is close to everything from high-end shopping to popular tourist sights.
The upscale Residence Hilda offers modern apartment-style lodgings right in Florence’s historic center. Its 12 apartments blend mid-20th-century Italian design and contemporary accents, and all come with full kitchens. Florence’s famous Duomo is right down the street, but the hotel’s charming block stays blissfully free of crowds. Visitors may want to compare rates at the Palazzo Alfieri Residenza D’Epoca, which offers cheaper -- but smaller -- units with Arno River views.
The upscale Residence Hilda offers modern apartment-style lodgings right in Florence’s historic center. Its 12 apartments blend mid-20th-century Italian design and contemporary accents, and all come with full kitchens. Florence’s famous Duomo is right down the street, but the hotel’s charming block stays blissfully free of crowds. Visitors may want to compare rates at the Palazzo Alfieri Residenza D’Epoca, which offers cheaper -- but smaller -- units with Arno River views.
With its panoramic views, pristine gardens, and exquisite Neo-renaissance architecture, the 18-room Villa la Vedetta offers a truly luxurious experience outside the center of Florence. This refined, five-pearl property sets itself apart from others in its class with modern decor, a spacious rooftop terrace, and a surprisingly large seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. The restaurant offers an impressive wine list and creative Florentine cuisine, and there's a free shuttle to the city center throughout the day. Rooms are big and opulent, with canopy beds, garden or city views, and marble bathrooms. The only downfalls for some guests could be the distance from the center of Florence, and the fact that sometimes weddings overtake the grounds. Guests seeking a more old-world luxury vibe could try the Grand Hotel Villa Cora. Wi-Fi here is free throughout.
With its panoramic views, pristine gardens, and exquisite Neo-renaissance architecture, the 18-room Villa la Vedetta offers a truly luxurious experience outside the center of Florence. This refined, five-pearl property sets itself apart from others in its class with modern decor, a spacious rooftop terrace, and a surprisingly large seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. The restaurant offers an impressive wine list and creative Florentine cuisine, and there's a free shuttle to the city center throughout the day. Rooms are big and opulent, with canopy beds, garden or city views, and marble bathrooms. The only downfalls for some guests could be the distance from the center of Florence, and the fact that sometimes weddings overtake the grounds. Guests seeking a more old-world luxury vibe could try the Grand Hotel Villa Cora. Wi-Fi here is free throughout.
