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Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'EpocavsPortrait Firenze
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Casa Howard Guest House is the choice of most reviewers compared to Portrait Firenze. Casa Howard Guest House is ranked #23 in Florence with accolades from 8 sources like Concierge, Afar Magazine and DK Eyewitness.
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
Portrait Firenze
Michelin Guide Concierge
Star Service
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper Lonely Planet
Jetsetter The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Lungarno Acciaiuoli 4, 50123 Florence, Italy
From $435/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "An ideal place for families and long-stay guests."
Concierge "These 44 super-stylish, fully-serviced apartments are ideal for anyone looking for the comfort and service of an upscale hotel but also craving a bit of independence."
Star Service "Located on the Lungarno, with the Ponte Vecchio in sight, Portrait is a stylish, haute couture luxury hotel comprising 37 suites with a touch of modern, contemporary soul." Full review
Rough Guide "This luxurious retreat is just a minute’s walk from the Ponte Vecchio but discreetly tucked away from the tourist hordes."
Condé Nast Traveler "The Ferragamo family’s latest hotel offering... only further establishes their reputation for intimate and fashionable hideaways." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Cocooning, dove-gray suites have living rooms with pillowy sofas and arm chairs...cute kitchenettes cleverly hidden in a lacquered cabinet; most have river views through floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Wallpaper "The latest addition to the Ferragamo family's prized hotel brand, the Lungarno Collection, is another Florentine gem, the group's sixth property in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "Exceptional riverside location, a stone's throw from Ponte Vecchio – deluxe studios and balcony-clad suites on the higher floors have an eagle-eye view of the iconic bridge." Full review
Jetsetter "Unpretentious luxury, soigné decor and a flawless fashion pedigree are the hallmarks of this swanky Florentine escape." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With a commanding position on the River Arno, right next to the Ponte Vecchio, the Portrait Firenze is possibly the best located hotel in Florence." Full review
