The Place FirenzevsBernini Palace Hotel
Both JK Place Firenze and Bernini Palace Hotel are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, JK Place Firenze is the choice of most writers compared to Bernini Palace Hotel. JK Place Firenze comes in at 91 with endorsements from 15 reviewers including Star Service, Oyster and Hideaway Report.
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 7, 50123 Florence
From $464/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Stylish... a surprising mix of luxury and individual details."
Concierge
"Since opening in 2003, J.K. Place has quickly become one of the city's most sought-after hotels, especially by a young, hip fashionable crowd."
Fodor's
"Hard to spot from the street, these sumptuous appointments provide all the comforts of a luxe home away from home." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A hip town house hotel with contemporary lines and a high design ethos. There is a stunning rooftop terrace – its Lounge is Florence’s coolest bar."
Star Service
"Understated yet over the top, Lewis Carroll would have loved this stylish bolt-hole, the perfect place to take tea with the March Hare and jovial Mad Hatter." Full review
Rough Guide
"One of the most appealing of Florence·sdesigner hotels occupies afine eighteenth-century building on Piazza Santa Maria Novella."
Afar Magazine
"Set amid the buzz of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, this onetime private mansion is decked out in black, white, gray, and chrome." Full review
Jetsetter
"It’s hard not feel at home at Florence’s J.K. Place, where staff greet you at the front door, the elegant lobby is free of a reception area, and complimentary snacks and drinks are served..." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The intimate 20-room property feels more like an ultra-posh guest house than a hotel, with coffered ceilings and artwork draping the hallways." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 20-room townhouse hotel overlooking the precision Renaissance façade of Santa Maria Novella offers attentive, personal service in intimate, contemporary surroundings." 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.