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Sina Villa Medici, Autograph CollectionvsHotel L'Orologio
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection ranks significantly higher than Hotel L'Orologio. Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection has a TripExpert Score of 87 with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Frommer's, Star Service and Insight Guides.
Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Via Il Prato 42, 50123 Florence
From $191/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "With its huge bedrooms... this 18th-century villa-hotel offers every kind of comfort, and is in a good location near the station."
Travel + Leisure "Historic 18th-century palazzo with charming interiors near the Uffizi." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This 18th-century villa conversion is the only hotel within the city limits to have an open-air pool in its own gardens. Located by Porta al Prato, it is within walking distance of the centre of town."
Star Service "Once a slightly dour traditional address, the rightly-proud owners of this exceptional lodge have transformed it into the one of the most sophisticated addresses in the city." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Sina Villa Medici is famous for hosting aristocrats and celebrities, from the Shah of Persia to Luciano Pavarotti, and exudes all the eclectic elegance of the Belle Époque." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"While it certainly is historic, the hotel has hard-to-find Florence perks, such as a lovely outdoor swimming pool and a gym." Full review
Fodor's "On the western side of the city center, this glamorous hotel built out of a 19th Century palace is a high-end escape away from the masses of tourists just a few blocks east." Full review
Frommer's "A very spacious, comfortable property with many touches that appeal to American tastes...room styles vary wildly from the dark colors and long lines of a contemporary look" Full review
Michelin Guide "The rooms and suites are, for the most part, contemporary in style as well, with occasional eclectic reminders of earlier periods...a rare outdoor pool anchors the villa’s wellness offerings" Full review
Hotel L'Orologio
Concierge Star Service Fodor's
Oyster The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Frommer's Michelin Guide
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 24, 50123 Florence
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Hotel L'Orologio is a two-minute walk away, and yet such is the compact geography of central Florence that you're in one of the city's most charming, historic, and tranquil piazzas."
Star Service "This place arrived on the scene with the kind of quality and attention to detail usually reserved for the Ferragamos' small cast of hip high-end hotels nearer the Arno." Full review
Fodor's "The owner of this quietly understated, elegant hotel has a real passion for watches, which is why he chose to name his hotel after them (and why you will see them in many places)." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This luxurious property, part of the Why The Best chain, is central to many of the city’s attractions, especially the Santa Maria Novella church." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of the city’s best four-star choices. A standout feature is the fourth-floor breakfast room with its bird’s-eye view of Piazza Santa Maria Novella." Full review
Lonely Planet "The type of seductive address James Bond would feel right at home in, this super-stylish hotel oozes panache." Full review
Frommer's "As the name suggests, this hotel is an homage to the clock, with historic timepiece designs scattered artfully about." Full review
Michelin Guide "A stylish and contemporary boutique hotel...it’s a high-end experience, to be sure, though not an entirely self-contained one; the lounge bar serves light fare all day." Full review
