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Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1vsVilla San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

Both Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni and Belmond Villa San Michele are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni is the choice of most reviewers compared to Belmond Villa San Michele. Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni is ranked #13 in Florence with endorsements from 5 reviews like Fodor's, oyster.com and The Telegraph.

Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1
8/10
Via dei Tornabuoni 1, 50122 Florence
From $215/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The hotel premises include the upper floors of the building. The rooms are spacious and bright and an outstanding feature is the breathtaking view from the two terraces of the entire town."
Star Service Star Service
"While the entry-level digs are docked points for being at times pokey, the staff is sensational and the views ensure temporary amnesia." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you're looking for a room with a view, stop here, where just about every one has a window that frames the awe-inspiring Duomo or the Arno (some even have small terraces)." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni is a charming and elegant upscale hotel housed in a 13th-century fortified tower and neighboring 19th-century palace right in central Florence." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A ‘centralissima’ location, intimate atmosphere, terraces-with-views to die for and stylish, luxurious rooms make the Antica Torre a very attractive option." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This medieval tower in the heart of Florence is within five minutes of the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio." Full review
Independent Independent
"The accommodation comprises comfortable, classically furnished rooms and suites, as well as some apartments...situated on the Arno, so makes a good base for strolling to all the main sights."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Footsteps from the Arno, inside the beautiful 14th-century Palazzo Gianfigliazzi, is this raved-about hotel." Full review
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
7/10
Via Doccia 4, 50014 Fiesole
From $534/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Relax in the tranquil grounds of this elegant 15C building and enjoy the superb views of the city below."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The cypress-lined driveway provides an elegant preamble to this incredibly gorgeous (and very expensive) hotel nestled in the hills of Fiesole." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Once a monastery, the design of this hotel’s façade is attributed to Michelangelo."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
""You cannot beat the ambience" at this former monastery on a cliffside amid trees and terraced gardens just outside Florence." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The hotel’s expansive rooms are already decked out in the most tasteful, almost understated interpretation of Renaissance luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"From its hillside perch just below the village of Fiesole, a northern suburb of Florence, the Villa San Michele overlooks the wide sprawl of the city." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Villa San Michele — one of Florence’s most expensive hotels — is housed in an ancient former monastery, and combines Renaissance atmosphere with 21st-century comforts galore." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
96.0
"Sumptuously restored hilltop hotel (15 minutes by shuttle from city center) housed by a 15th-century Franciscan monastery commanding a glorious panoramic view of Florence." Full review
Independent Independent
"This luxury hotel really knows how to look after its guests. It combines a historical atmosphere with 21st-century comforts; think rooms with rich fabrics and marble bathrooms."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Carved chests, austerely shaped chairs, glazed terracotta floors. None of that clutter that you find in your run-of-the-mill 18th-century palace hotel. The decor, in fact, almost looks minimalist." Full review
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Please note: Hotel Villa San Michele is a seasonal property open annually from the end of March through November.

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