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Hotel AlessandravsHotel Regency
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Regency scores slightly better than Hotel Alessandra. Hotel Regency comes in at 80 with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Hotel Alessandra
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
EuroCheapo
Borgo SS. Apostoli, 17, 50123 Florence
From $94/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Frommer's "This old-fashioned pensione in a 1507 palazzo just off the river charges little for its simple comfort and kind hospitality. The rooms differ greatly in size and style." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located on the second and third floors of a 16th-century building, this central hotel, with its vaulted ceilings, retains an aura of grandeur."
Rough Guide "An unpretentious and very good two-star with 27 rooms [nearly all with bathroom] occupying a sixteenth-century palazzo and furnished in a mixture of antique and modern styles."
Fodor's "An aura of grandeur pervades these clean, ample rooms a block from the Ponte Vecchio." Full review
OysterBudget
"A great location on a pedestrian-only street a short walk from... the Uffizi Gallery. A friendly staff and helpful concierge contribute to the warm atmosphere." Full review
EuroCheapo "The cozy, two-star Hotel Alessandra has got hospitality down to an art." Full review
Hotel Regency
Michelin Guide
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Star Service
The Telegraph Fodor's Michelin Guide
Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio, 3, 50121 Florence
From $202/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This elegant hotel was built to offer accommodation to local political figures. It boasts a tranquil, comfortable atmosphere and has retained much of its traditional charm."
Insight Guides "This 19th-century villa is perfect for those seeking tranquillity, 5-star luxury and an intimately romantic feel."
Lonely Planet "This small, elegant five-star affair is strategically located for those who want to be near the centre of town while remaining free of its congested tangle of streets." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Regency is a 35-room luxury boutique with an unpretentious, friendly atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Regency is an intimate, 35-room boutique hotel with a “home-away-from-home” feel—that is, if you live in a 19th-century townhouse with formal gardens in the heart of Florence." Full review
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Book a suite if you want to ensure more spacious digs; suite 404 has a terrace overlooking the park.
Jetsetter "A 19th-century palazzo in a posh Florence neighborhood, stuffed full of antiques and Renaissance artwork." Full review
Star Service "Along with the contemporary Athenaeum, this hotel is the best haunt on the east side of Florence, with a super staff and a deluxe residential quality." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This immaculate little five-star hotel offers an intimate atmosphere, charming service and reasonable rates, and enjoys a central yet quiet location in north-eastern Florence." Full review
Fodor's "An exclusive member of the Small Luxury Hotels Group, Hotel Regency is a classy boutique inside a 19th Century building and is a work of art inside and out." Full review
Michelin Guide "In terms of luxuries, the standard starts out high and quickly goes to eleven; rooms are spacious, and, crucially, there are just 32 of them, allowing for impressively personal service." Full review
