Brunelleschi HotelvsPalazzo dal Borgo
Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile and Hotel Brunelleschi are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile scores slightly higher than Hotel Brunelleschi. Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile comes in at #41 in Florence with endorsements from 4 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Insight Guides and oyster.com.
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
Palazzo dal Borgo
Via della Scala, 6, 50123 Florence
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The friendly Aprile fills a semi-restored 15th-century palazzo on this busy hotel-laden street near the station." Full review
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The street noise gets through even the double glazing, so light sleepers will want to request a room off the road.
Insight Guides
"Every bedroom is different in this gorgeous 15th-century palazzo: some have original frescoes, and some overlook an inner courtyard or the cloisters of Santa Maria Novella."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Hotel Palazzo Dal Borgo Aprile is a family-run hotel in a Renaissance building." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Once owned by the Medici, this palazzo features frescoed ceilings, period paintings and spacious rooms."
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Ask for a room overlooking the courtyard since the streets can be quite noisy.