Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'EpocavsAntica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni is the choice of most writers compared to Casa Howard Guest House. Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni has a TripExpert Score of 83 with endorsements from 6 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'Epoca
Via della Scala 18, 50123 Florence
From $78/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Frommer's
"Quirky, midsize, individual rooms in this palazzo turned chic, contemporary guesthouse come with stylized themes." Full review
Concierge
"Casa Howard... invented the luxury Italian guesthouse... this discreet home-away-from-home exports that winning formula to Florence, offering high standards of comfort and service at great rates."
Lonely Planet
"With six rooms, this is a delicious retreat near the train station."
Travel + Leisure
"This affordable guesthouse... features 13 themed accommodations in a prime location near Santa Maria Novella church." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The individual, characterful rooms combine original features with modern furnishings."
Fodor's
"This unassuming little inn has no two rooms alike, and an aura of eclectic funk pervades: one room takes its inspiration from Japan; others are geared to families." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A guesthouse to its core, Casa Howard continues this Florentine tradition; there is neither lobby nor restaurant, and the husband-and-wife owners live in their own apartment here while in town." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A stay at Casa Howard feels a bit like being the house guest of a rather eccentric but very stylish friend who has gone on holiday." Full review
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1
Via dei Tornabuoni 1, 50122 Florence
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
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
"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
"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
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
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
"This medieval tower in the heart of Florence is within five minutes of the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio." Full review
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."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Footsteps from the Arno, inside the beautiful 14th-century Palazzo Gianfigliazzi, is this raved-about hotel." Full review