J & J Historic House HotelvsGrand Hotel Baglioni Firenze
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze ranks marginally higher than J & J Historic House Hotel. Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze has a TripExpert Score of 79 with endorsements from 6 reviews such as Jetsetter, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
J & J Historic House Hotel
Via di Mezzo, 20, 50121 Florence
From $276/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This former convent turned boutique hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the city's main attractions. ... Most guest rooms have a disappointingly stark appearance." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A 16th-century convent is now this superb hotel. The large rooms, some of which are on two levels, are all decorated differently."
Star Service
"In a relatively quiet residential neighborhood, around the corner from the superior Monna Lisa, with its elegant and whimsical interiors, this property moves in a more contemporaneous direction." Full review
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The off-track location provides guests with glimpses of day-to-day Florentine life that many tourists never see, but make sure to pack mosquito repellent.
Rough Guide
"Some rooms are vast split-level affairs, but all have charm and are furnished with modern fittings and a few antiques."
Fodor's
"On a quiet street within walking distance of the sights sits this unusual hotel, a converted 16th-century convent." Full review
Jetsetter
"An inviting room in a former 16th-century convent, walking distance from Florence's stunning cathedral." 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