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Hotel DavanzativsVilla La Massa
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Davanzati is the choice of most professionals compared to Villa La Massa. Hotel Davanzati comes in at 84 with praise from 5 sources including The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Davanzati
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Via Porta Rossa no 5, 50123 Florence
From $63/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "A dizzying array of recently renovated rooms... plus a great location at an unbeatable value make this one of our favorite moderately-priced hotels in the centro storico." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This imposing 14th-century building was renovated in 2004, and combines the old and the new magnificently."
OysterMid-Range
"The 19-room Hotel Davanzati is a mid-range historic property ideally located in the center of Florence, less than a 10-minute walk to the Duomo." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The selling point of this small, family-run, three star hotel is its unbeatable location in the very heart of Florence’s centro storico." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The hotel has 19 mostly spacious rooms (the singles less so) that are modern and clean with a splash of charm." Full review
Villa La Massa
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
U.S. News & World Report Michelin Guide
Via della Massa 24, 50012 Candeli
From $524/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "Surrounded by tranquil green hills, this 17C Medici villa offers superb views of the Arno. Period-style decor, as well as a shuttle seivice to central Florence."
Fodor's "A shuttle bus runs every hour to and from the center of Florence, but the place is so peaceful, you might not want to bother." Full review
Travel + Leisure "16th-century Medicean villa, the sister property to Lake Como’s historic Villa d’Este. ." Full review
Star Service "This evocative villa-hotel excites well-heeled visitors with its opulent period surroundings, well-rounded facilities and good service. " Full review
Jetsetter "When you stay at Villa La Massa in Bagno a Ripoli, you'll be on a river and close to Villa Gamberaia and Stadio Artemio Franchi." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"There was a time when Grand Tourists chose to stay not in the centre of Florence but in opulent villas in the green belt around the city." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A
short drive from the treasures of Florence, but a world apart from its hustle
and bustle, Villa La Massa combines rustic Tuscan elegance with rich, regal
details." Full review
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Those looking for a quiet stay outside the city should consider Villa La Massa...sits on a 16th-century estate with 22 acres of olive groves and lemon trees." Full review
Michelin Guide "With just 51 rooms and suites it’s edging into real boutique territory, and its location is among Italy’s most desirable...rooms and suites remain traditional, outfitted in a Medici-era style" Full review
