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Grand Hotel Baglioni FirenzevsTorre di Bellosguardo
Both Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze and Torre di Bellosguardo are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Torre di Bellosguardo scores significantly better than Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze. Torre di Bellosguardo comes in at 85 with endorsements from 9 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
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
Torre di Bellosguardo
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
2 Via Roti Michelozzi, 50124 Florence
From $198/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Simple yet elegant... It has a magical, fairy tale atmosphere."
Frommer's "With its echoey halls, airy loggias, and imposing stone staircases, the Bellosguardo feels just a few flickering torches shy of the Middle Ages -- exactly its attraction." Full review
Fodor's "Bellosguardo means "beautiful view"; given the view of Florence you get here, the name is fitting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated atop the hill of Bellosguardo, this distinctive hotel is housed in a Renaissance-era villa built around a 14th-century tower." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Far from the crowds, but with the city at its feet, the views from the 16th-century tower of this 14th-century villa are unparalleled."
Rough Guide "Its not central - its perched on a hill about 2km from the heart of Oltrarno - but the four-star Bellosguardo is one of the most beautiful hotels in the city."
OysterMid-Range
"The Torre Di Bellosguardo is a three-pearl family-run hotel set in a historic villa amid peaceful gardens and awash with Renaissance artwork and authentic antiques." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Offers authentic atmosphere rather than luxury, a superb location away from the crowds and good value." Full review
Lonely Planet "Time travel to old-world Tuscany at this romantic villa aplomb a hill on the city fringe." Full review
Lonely Planet "Period furnishings dress its 16 elegant rooms, many ceilings have original 16th-century frescoes, and views of Florence from the pool are magical." Full review
