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Riva Lofts FlorencevsGrand Hotel Baglioni Firenze
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Riva Lofts Florence is preferred by most writers compared to Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze. Riva Lofts Florence has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 9 sources such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Riva Lofts Florence
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Show All Reviews
Via Baccio Bandinelli 98, 50142 Florence
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "This former factory on the southern bank of the Arno was Nardi's private studio until he decided to turn it into one of Italy's most original design hotels."
Travel + Leisure "Take a Tuscan country house that just happens to be at the gates of Florence, renovate it with post-modern minimalist chic into eight studio apartments, and you have Riva Lofts." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This collection of self-contained suites overlooks the river on one side and the Cascine park on the other."
Condé Nast Traveler "Designed by Florentine architect Claudio Nardi, this striking eight-room property... is a fresh counterpart to the city’s more prevalent traditional design." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A hip, laid-back home-from-home with a house-party feel and a location that is as off-beat as the hotel itself." Full review
Jetsetter "Former artisan workshop turned meticulously designed nine-room hotel downstream from central Florence." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Part rustic bed and breakfast, part architect’s dream, Riva Lofts hotel is a welcoming rural property just 15 minutes from downtown Florence." Full review
Afar Magazine "The studio, just 15 minutes outside Florence, now doubles as a relaxed guesthouse and collection of lofts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This urban retreat, where staircases seem to float midair, soothing creams pair with mid-century furniture...the intimate garden and pool are a haven from the city"
Florence Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Frommer's "The traditional Florentine alarm call—a morning mix of traffic and tourism—is replaced by birdsong when you awake in one of the stylish rooms here, on the banks of the River Arno." Full review
Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze
Insight Guides
Oyster DK Eyewitness
Star Service Jetsetter The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
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."
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
