Torre di BellosguardovsHotel Degli Orafi
Hotel Degli Orafi and Torre di Bellosguardo are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Torre di Bellosguardo ranks significantly higher than Hotel Degli Orafi. Torre di Bellosguardo is ranked #13 in Florence with endorsements from 9 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Torre di Bellosguardo 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."
Oyster
Mid-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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Hotel Degli Orafi
Lungarno degli Archibusieri, 4, 50121 Florence
From $167/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Low off-season rates are a bargain, but even in high season the optimistic prices manage to eke out a sense of value. This old-school Italian inn is more engaging than it is elegant." Full review
Fodor's
"A key scene in A Room with a View was shot in this pensione, which is today a luxury hotel adorned with chintz and marble." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Overlooking the Ponte Vecchio, the 42-room Hotel Degli Orafi offers a prime location for travelers seeking easy access to Florence’s prime attractions." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"There’s something warm and reassuring about the hotel’s slightly cluttered antique décor and it has a couple of ace cards up its sleeve." Full review