Hotel SillavsGrand Hotel Baglioni Firenze
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze ranks marginally higher than Hotel Silla. Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze scores 79 with praise from 6 sources like Oyster, Jetsetter and Insight Guides.
Hotel Silla
Via dei Renai, 5, 50100 Florence
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"The friendly, skilled staff should make this hotel better known; word-of-mouth keeps it regularly full in pricey Florence, despite its refreshing low profile." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a beautiful 16th-century building, this family-run hotel on the Oltrarno side of the river is reached through an elegant courtyard."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"With a lovely courtyard patio, the hotel’s rooms are tasteful and classically decorated, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Buffet breakfast is free." Full review
EuroCheapo
"Located in the Oltrarno neighborhood on the south side of the Arno River, the Hotel Silla exudes an old-fashioned charm." Full review
Fodor's
"Rooms in this 15th-century palazzo, entered through a courtyard lined with potted plants and sculpture-filled niches, are simply furnished and walls are papered; some have views of the Arno." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Once the leaves fall in autumn, several rooms and the breakfast terrace enjoy beguiling views across the Arno; otherwise, the outlook is green." Full review
Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze
Piazza Unita Italiana 6, 50123 Florence
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Insight Guides
"This classic hotel retains its air of discreet elegance while providing luxurious and extremely comfortable rooms that have kept up with modern needs."
Oyster
Upscale
"Housed in the former residences of the Bertolini princes, the Grand Hotel Baglioni lives up to the grand image painted by Florence's past." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Ever since it opened its doors in 1903, this hotel has been charming guests with its plush interiors and lush gardens."
Star Service
"Bellied up to a busy intersection near the train station and Florence's main attractions, this colorful six-story stone-arched palazzo provides an oasis of classic old-world hospitality." Full review
Jetsetter
"Ornate historic building with stately rooms and one of the most central and convenient locations in Florence." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"It has a guest alumni populated with movie stars, politicians...interiors are grandoise, and the fifth-floor terrace bar and restaurant offers some of the best views in the city.
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Originally built for a prince from the Carrega Bertolini family in the late 19th century, this grand hotel delivers up old-world ambience and solid comforts in the heart of the city." Full review