Antica Dimora JohleavsNH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa
Both Antica Dimora Johlea and NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Antica Dimora Johlea scores marginally better than NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa. Antica Dimora Johlea ranks #36 in Florence with accolades from 4 publications like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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
NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa
Via Porta Rossa 19, 50123 Florence
From $183/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"A takeover by Spanish hotel group NH has brought the place up to international standards, forfeiting some of its individuality in the process."
DK Eyewitness
"While the current building dates from 1500, documents confirm that a hotel stood here as early as 1386, making this one of Italy’s oldest hotels."
Rough Guide
"It retains something of its old ambience while the rooms have been fitted out in crisp but luxuriously modern style."
Oyster
Upscale
"Most guests consider it a good value for a four-pearl property in a central location near most of the sights,." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Porta Rossa spans five floors and eight centuries and is thought to be Italy’s oldest hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Makes quite an entrance, with a beautiful façade and courtyard that recalls the Florence of yesteryear...NH Collection is reasonably priced for the level of service and excellent location." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Apart from some rediscovered frescoes, and a wealth of carefully preserved architectural detail, it’s a remarkably contemporary space, with 20th-century modernist furniture" Full review