The Place FirenzevsBrunelleschi Hotel
Both JK Place Firenze and Hotel Brunelleschi are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, JK Place Firenze scores significantly better than Hotel Brunelleschi. JK Place Firenze scores 91 with positive reviews from 15 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
The Place Firenze Show All Reviews
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 7, 50123 Florence
From $464/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Stylish... a surprising mix of luxury and individual details."
Concierge
"Since opening in 2003, J.K. Place has quickly become one of the city's most sought-after hotels, especially by a young, hip fashionable crowd."
Fodor's
"Hard to spot from the street, these sumptuous appointments provide all the comforts of a luxe home away from home." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A hip town house hotel with contemporary lines and a high design ethos. There is a stunning rooftop terrace – its Lounge is Florence’s coolest bar."
Star Service
"Understated yet over the top, Lewis Carroll would have loved this stylish bolt-hole, the perfect place to take tea with the March Hare and jovial Mad Hatter." Full review
Rough Guide
"One of the most appealing of Florence·sdesigner hotels occupies afine eighteenth-century building on Piazza Santa Maria Novella."
Afar Magazine
"Set amid the buzz of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, this onetime private mansion is decked out in black, white, gray, and chrome." Full review
Jetsetter
"It’s hard not feel at home at Florence’s J.K. Place, where staff greet you at the front door, the elegant lobby is free of a reception area, and complimentary snacks and drinks are served..." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The intimate 20-room property feels more like an ultra-posh guest house than a hotel, with coffered ceilings and artwork draping the hallways." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 20-room townhouse hotel overlooking the precision Renaissance façade of Santa Maria Novella offers attentive, personal service in intimate, contemporary surroundings." Full review
Brunelleschi Hotel Show All Reviews
Piazza Santa Elisabetta 3, Via De Calzaioli, 50122 Florence
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"This hotel with welcoming guestrooms boasts a small museum with Roman remains."
Lonely Planet
"While it may lack the sophistication of some of Florence's other upscale sleeps, this hotel has two outstanding features." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Brunelleschi is a historic boutique property that's on the higher end of the price scale -- for good reason." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Named for the Italian Renaissance architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi, this historic property in the heart of Florence occupies the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower." Full review
Star Service
"In short, this is one of the loveliest design hotels in Florence, and views of the Duomo from the best rooms are nothing short of spectacular." Full review
Jetsetter
"Chic boutique meets archaeologic treasure trove, just steps from the scene-stealing Duomo cathedral." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Occupying a storybook stone tower and medieval church built over ancient Roman baths, the Hotel Brunelleschi simply oozes history." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This centrally located hotel, with its medieval stone building and gorgeous tower, is a place that drips with history and has excellent views of the Duomo." Full review
Fodor's
"A luxury property only steps away from Filippo’s world-famous architectural masterpiece...inside, you’ll discover an intense dedication to service, an unmatched attention to detail." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Hotel Brunelleschi is about as a unique as luxury boutique hotels get, whether in Florence or some other far-flung locale." Full review