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Brunelleschi HotelvsCasa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'Epoca
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Brunelleschi is the choice of most professionals compared to Casa Howard Guest House. Hotel Brunelleschi comes in at 85 with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Oyster, Michelin Guide and Forbes Travel Guide.
Brunelleschi Hotel
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
Piazza Santa Elisabetta 3, Via De Calzaioli, 50122 Florence
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This hotel with welcoming guestrooms boasts a small museum with Roman remains."
Lonely Planet "While it may lack the sophistication of some of Florence's other upscale sleeps, this hotel has two outstanding features." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Brunelleschi is a historic boutique property that's on the higher end of the price scale -- for good reason." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Named for the Italian Renaissance architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi, this historic property in the heart of Florence occupies the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower." Full review
Star Service "In short, this is one of the loveliest design hotels in Florence, and views of the Duomo from the best rooms are nothing short of spectacular." Full review
Jetsetter "Chic boutique meets archaeologic treasure trove, just steps from the scene-stealing Duomo cathedral." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Occupying a storybook stone tower and medieval church built over ancient Roman baths, the Hotel Brunelleschi simply oozes history." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This centrally located hotel, with its medieval stone building and gorgeous tower, is a place that drips with history and has excellent views of the Duomo." Full review
Fodor's "A luxury property only steps away from Filippo’s world-famous architectural masterpiece...inside, you’ll discover an intense dedication to service, an unmatched attention to detail." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Hotel Brunelleschi is about as a unique as luxury boutique hotels get, whether in Florence or some other far-flung locale." Full review
Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'Epoca
Frommer's
Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Fodor's
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
