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Hotel L'OrologiovsThe St. Regis Florence

Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The St. Regis Florence ranks significantly better than Hotel L'Orologio. The St. Regis Florence scores 88 with accolades from 11 publications including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.

Hotel L'Orologio
8/10
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 24, 50123 Florence
From $118/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 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 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
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 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 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 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
The St. Regis Florence
8/10
Piazza Ognissanti 1, 50123 Florence
From $344/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Luxurious and exclusive."
Concierge Concierge
"Starwood has nailed the new luxury spirit with some finesse in this intimately opulent makeover of Florence's former Grand Hotel."
Star Service Star Service
"Originally constructed by Brunelleschi prior to Columbus' maiden voyage, the St. Regis resounds with a refined traditionalism rewound for demanding modern-day travelers." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Formerly the Grand Hotel Firenze, this 15th-century landmark reopened as the St. Regis Florence in 2011 following a multimillion-dollar renovation of the entire building." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"One of Florence's iconic hotels, The St. Regis oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"If every Renaissance palazzo had been as luxurious as the St. Regis Florence, it seems unlikely the Renaissance would ever have ended." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Recently-restored grand dame housed in a Brunelleschi-designed palace with a fleet of Bentleys for exploring Florence at the ready." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"St Regis' feel is sheer opulence, and the ambience is enhanced by service which manages to be both discreet and affable." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Luxurious hotel in restored 15th-century palazzo on the Piazza Ognissanti, overlooking the Arno River within walking distance of the Ponte Vecchio." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Mingle with low-profile celebs and play chess in the charming library or sip Brunello bloody marys (the hotel’s signature drink) in the classic, regal atmosphere. " Full review
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