Santa Maria Novella HotelvsAntica Dimora Johlea
Antica Dimora Johlea and Santa Maria Novella Hotel are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Santa Maria Novella Hotel scores marginally better than Antica Dimora Johlea. Santa Maria Novella Hotel is ranked #32 in Florence with endorsements from 6 reviews like DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Santa Maria Novella Hotel
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, 50123 Florence
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Welcoming... Enjoy superb views of this magical city from the hotel's delightful panoramic terrace."
Lonely Planet
"The bland exterior of this excellent four-star choice gives no hint of the spacious and elegant rooms within." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Furnished in Empire style, this superb hotel couples grandeur with tranquility. Standard doubles overlook Via delle Belle Donne, while the superiors face Santa Maria Novella and the Piazza."
Star Service
"This hotel's tasteful yet subdued eclectic flair captures the best of town house style, though its generously proportioned common areas give it a leg up." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This luxury boutique hotel dating to the 19th century has elegant decor and a focus on art." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This four-star hotel, with its unique rooms, helpful service, a cocktail bar, fitness room, sauna, and good breakfasts, holds its own." 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