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Palazzo Montebello Splendid FirenzevsBernini Palace Hotel
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Montebello Splendid ranks marginally better than Bernini Palace Hotel. Hotel Montebello Splendid is ranked #49 in Florence with endorsements from 5 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
Palazzo Montebello Splendid Firenze
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Via Garibaldi, 14, 50123 Florence
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This stylishly modern hotel is the much frequented haunt of tourists and business people; common areas are spacious and attractively furnished and give onto a delightful internal garden."
"Hotel Montebello Splendid, in Santa Maria Novella, delivers elegant interiors... and easy access to the Renaissance city’s best sites—and it’s a great value, to boot." Full review
"This 19th-century villa with its own giardino all’Italiana (Italian-style garden) was totally refurbished in 2004."
"With its spacious public areas, glamorous contempo-traditional design and technology-laden accommodations, it is a standout." Full review
Luxury
"The 60-room Hotel Montebello Splendid is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a quieter area on the outskirts of central Florence." Full review
"Once inside the fenced-in confines, guests are treated to a tranquil courtyard which guides them into the marble-laden hotel with a high level of service and a bevy of amenities " Full review
Bernini Palace Hotel
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Piazza San Firenze 29, 50122 Florence
From $314/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"This hotel... attracts visitors looking for the highest quality."
"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
"An ideal choice if easy access to the main sights is a priority."
"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.
Upscale
"An upscale property in the historic center of Florence, conveniently located close to many restaurants, bars, shops, and top attractions." Full review
8.0
"One steps into the Romantic world of late 19th-century Italy in this five-star, centrally located boutique hotel." Full review
"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.