Hotel L'OrologiovsBernini Palace Hotel
Hotel L'Orologio and Bernini Palace Hotel are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel L'Orologio scores slightly higher than Bernini Palace Hotel. Hotel L'Orologio scores 81 with accolades from 6 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Hotel L'Orologio
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 24, 50123 Florence
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Hotel L'Orologio is a two-minute walk away, and yet such is the compact geography of central Florence that you're in one of the city's most charming, historic, and tranquil piazzas."
Star Service
"This place arrived on the scene with the kind of quality and attention to detail usually reserved for the Ferragamos' small cast of hip high-end hotels nearer the Arno." Full review
Fodor's
"The owner of this quietly understated, elegant hotel has a real passion for watches, which is why he chose to name his hotel after them (and why you will see them in many places)." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This luxurious property, part of the Why The Best chain, is central to many of the city’s attractions, especially the Santa Maria Novella church." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of the city’s best four-star choices. A standout feature is the fourth-floor breakfast room with its bird’s-eye view of Piazza Santa Maria Novella." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The type of seductive address James Bond would feel right at home in, this super-stylish hotel oozes panache." Full review
Frommer's
"As the name suggests, this hotel is an homage to the clock, with historic timepiece designs scattered artfully about." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A stylish and contemporary boutique hotel...it’s a high-end experience, to be sure, though not an entirely self-contained one; the lounge bar serves light fare all day." Full review
Bernini Palace Hotel
Piazza San Firenze 29, 50122 Florence
From $314/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This hotel... attracts visitors looking for the highest quality."
Travel + Leisure
"Housed in a classic Florentine palace dating from the 15th century, this iconic hotel is situated within a six-minute walk of the Duomo, Galleria degli Uffizi, and Piazza della Signoria." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An ideal choice if easy access to the main sights is a priority."
Star Service
"This place wins the honor of "Closest Hotel to the Uffizi," which is a bane or blessing depending on one's tolerance for crowds." Full review
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Tall and wide guests should avoid the small standard rooms.
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale property in the historic center of Florence, conveniently located close to many restaurants, bars, shops, and top attractions." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One steps into the Romantic world of late 19th-century Italy in this five-star, centrally located boutique hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"The regal space retains its charm with original artwork and a high level of class and comfort that is still fit for dignitaries and the hoi polloi who want to be around them." Full review
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Make sure you check out the breakfast room dubbed Sala Parlamento, which features a frescoed ceiling that rivals the Uffizi Gallery.