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Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1vsPalazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios ranks slightly better than Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni. Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios ranks #10 in Florence with recommendations from 10 publications like Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1
Michelin Guide
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Via dei Tornabuoni 1, 50122 Florence
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"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."
"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
"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
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
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
"This medieval tower in the heart of Florence is within five minutes of the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio." Full review
"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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Top choice
"Footsteps from the Arno, inside the beautiful 14th-century Palazzo Gianfigliazzi, is this raved-about hotel." Full review
Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Oyster
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
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Via degli Strozzi, 4, 50123 Florence
From $537/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This place could not be better located for access to all the major sights."
"In Florence, Sertoli is impressed by the Palazzo Vecchietti, on the Via Strozzi, with 12 rooms and suites and two apartments." Full review
"This 15th-century palace is a chic home-from-home. All suites feature full kitchens, marble bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and butler service."
"This is a wonderful family-friendly hotel, ostensibly a private 15th century palace converted into 14 studios and one- and two-bedroom suites with oversize proportions." Full review
"If you're looking for a swank setting, and the possibility of staying in for a meal (each room has a tiny kitchenette), look no further than this hotel." Full review
"What’s perhaps most surprising about this hotel, ... is how it somehow manages to create an oasis of calm in the very heart of one of the busiest tourist centers of Europe." Full review
Upscale
"The 12-room Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios is an upscale property situated in a Renaissance palace in the heart of one of Florence's most exclusive areas." Full review
7.0
"You might not want to leave the rooms at Palazzo Vecchietti (opt for a river-facing one)." Full review
4 Stars
"A boutique luxury residence nestled at the heart of the city’s central prowess, Palazzo Vecchietti oozes the type of historical charm people travel to Florence to experience." Full review
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Each room has a kitchenette and Nespresso machine, perfect for wanting to avoid the crowds of Florence for a bit.
Top Choice
"This residenza d'epoca with 14 hopelessly romantic rooms and loggia in a 15th-century palazzo is a buzzword for hotel chic." Full review