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Academy HostelvsHotel Savoy
Hotel Savoy and Academy Hostel are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Hotel Savoy scores significantly higher than Academy Hostel. Hotel Savoy comes in at 93 with accolades from 14 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Academy Hostel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Let's Go
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Via Ricasoli 9, 50122 Florence
From $33/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide "Since opening in 2008, this modern hostel has won awards for its service and excellent facilities."
Frommer's "If a gated courtyard right in the center appears rather a grand address for a hostel, that is because this is no ordinary student traveler dive." Full review
Let's Go "Don’t wait another minute to make a reservation at this hostel—with only 30 beds and the best value in the neighborhood, it’s no surprise that Academy doesn’t have many last-minute vacancies." Full review
OysterBudget
"The 10-room Academy Hostel is a budget property close to the Duomo that's ideal for young travelers looking for a clean, affordable spot for exploring the city." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Wedged between Florence’s two most iconic monuments – David and the Duomo – the Academy Hostel’s location could hardly be better." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This classy 10-room hostel sits on the 1st floor of Baron Ricasoli's 17th-century palazzo." Full review
Hotel Savoy
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Rough Guide The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Piazza della Repubblica 7, 50123 Florence
From $390/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "This elegant, historic hotel is situated near the Duomo, the city's museums and luxury fashion boutiques. It offers spacious, comfortable guestrooms with mosaic adorned bathrooms."
Frommer's "This 1893 hotel underwent a complete transformation by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, who designed the warm, stylishly minimalist modern interiors." Full review
Concierge "A stylish, upbeat hotel and one of the city's most popular, attracting both business and leisure clientele plus a fair share of celebs."
Insight Guides "On one of the city’s grandest squares, the Savoy.. has beautifully restored and modernised it while respecting its traditional look and appeal."
Lonely Planet "This five-star splurge delivers up a supreme sense of well-being along with the knowledge that you are living, at least temporarily, among the uncompromisingly chic."
Travel + Leisure "Service is all you’d expect of a hotel of this caliber, making it a hit with everyone from demanding tourists to VIPs." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Architecturally magnificent with lavish interiors, the stylishly appointed rooms here are sleek and spacious."
Star Service "On a broad and lively plaza in the heart of the old city, this top-ranked property is midway between the Duomo and Arno River, a 10-minute walk from each." Full review
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The concierge does a good job securing reservations, staffers are quick to react on requests, and service overall is excellent.
Rough Guide "Fittedoutin discreetly luxurious modern style. with plenty of bare wood. stone-coloured fabrics and peat-coloured marble."
The Telegraph9.0
"This centrally located Rocco Forte Collection property is the only one of Florence’s five-star hotels that manages to preserve its grand hotel cachet while seeming fresh, hip and artsy." Full review
