Palazzo Montebello Splendid FirenzevsAntica Dimora Johlea
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. Overall, Antica Dimora Johlea ranks marginally better than Hotel Montebello Splendid. Antica Dimora Johlea comes in at 79 with praise from 4 reviewers like Fodor's, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Palazzo Montebello Splendid Firenze
Via Garibaldi, 14, 50123 Florence
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This stylishly modern hotel is the much frequented haunt of tourists and business people; common areas are spacious and attractively furnished and give onto a delightful internal garden."
Travel + Leisure
"Hotel Montebello Splendid, in Santa Maria Novella, delivers elegant interiors... and easy access to the Renaissance city’s best sites—and it’s a great value, to boot." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This 19th-century villa with its own giardino all’Italiana (Italian-style garden) was totally refurbished in 2004."
Star Service
"With its spacious public areas, glamorous contempo-traditional design and technology-laden accommodations, it is a standout." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 60-room Hotel Montebello Splendid is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a quieter area on the outskirts of central Florence." Full review
Fodor's
"Once inside the fenced-in confines, guests are treated to a tranquil courtyard which guides them into the marble-laden hotel with a high level of service and a bevy of amenities " Full review
Antica Dimora Johlea
Via San Gallo, 80, 50129 Florence
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Fodor's
"Lively color runs rampant on the top floor of this 19th-century palazzo... you can sip a glass of wine while taking in a view of Brunelleschi's cupola." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This well-established and highly regarded B&B is just one of five historic B&B residences run by Johlea & Johanna in Florence, all scattered on or around Via San Gallo." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Florence is now stuffed with small, charming guesthouses, but the keenly-priced Antica Dimora Johlea still very much holds its own in spite of stiff competition." Full review
Independent
"The rooms are individually styled and combine traditional Tuscan features and antique prints, with brightly coloured silk drapes, comfy beds and gleaming bathrooms."
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Frommer's
"Standard-sized rooms are snug; upgrade to an Executive if you need more space, but there is no difference in the standard of the decor, a mix of Florentine and earthy, boho styling" Full review