Villa La MassavsCasa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'Epoca
Casa Howard Guest House and Villa La Massa are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Casa Howard Guest House scores slightly higher than Villa La Massa. Casa Howard Guest House is ranked #12 in Florence with approval from 8 publications such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Villa La Massa
Via della Massa 24, 50012 Candeli
From $524/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Surrounded by tranquil green hills, this 17C Medici villa offers superb views of the Arno. Period-style decor, as well as a shuttle seivice to central Florence."
Fodor's
"A shuttle bus runs every hour to and from the center of Florence, but the place is so peaceful, you might not want to bother." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"16th-century Medicean villa, the sister property to Lake Como’s historic Villa d’Este. ." Full review
Star Service
"This evocative villa-hotel excites well-heeled visitors with its opulent period surroundings, well-rounded facilities and good service. " Full review
Jetsetter
"When you stay at Villa La Massa in Bagno a Ripoli, you'll be on a river and close to Villa Gamberaia and Stadio Artemio Franchi." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"There was a time when Grand Tourists chose to stay not in the centre of Florence but in opulent villas in the green belt around the city." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A
short drive from the treasures of Florence, but a world apart from its hustle
and bustle, Villa La Massa combines rustic Tuscan elegance with rich, regal
details." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"Those looking for a quiet stay outside the city should consider Villa La Massa...sits on a 16th-century estate with 22 acres of olive groves and lemon trees." Full review
Michelin Guide
"With just 51 rooms and suites it’s edging into real boutique territory, and its location is among Italy’s most desirable...rooms and suites remain traditional, outfitted in a Medici-era style" Full review
Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'Epoca
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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