The St. Regis FlorencevsHotel Monna Lisa
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The St. Regis Florence ranks slightly better than Hotel Monna Lisa. The St. Regis Florence comes in at 88 with recommendations from 11 sources including Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.
The St. Regis Florence Show All Reviews
Piazza Ognissanti 1, 50123 Florence
From $344/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Luxurious and exclusive."
Concierge
"Starwood has nailed the new luxury spirit with some finesse in this intimately opulent makeover of Florence's former Grand Hotel."
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
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
Luxury
"One of Florence's iconic hotels, The St. Regis oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
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
"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
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
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
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
Hotel Monna Lisa
Borgo Pinti 27, 50121 Florence
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Situated in the historic centre... Elegant."
Frommer's
"There's a certain old-world elegance, reminiscent of an English country manor, to the richly decorated common rooms and the gravel-strewn garden of this 14th-century palazzo." Full review
Fodor's
"Though some rooms are small, they are tasteful, and best of all, housed in a 15th-century palazzo that retains some of its wood-coffered ceilings from the 1500s." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Housed in a 15th-century palazzo that was originally a convent, Hotel Monna Lisais located in the city's Piazza Della Signoria." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Close to Santa Croce, the hotel is in a 14th-century palazzo with terracotta floors, white stucco walls and pietra serena (a type of Italian sandstone) detailing."
Star Service
"One of the most popular and least expensive choices in town for those whose fantasies run to sleeping and relaxing in an eccentric residential-style dwelling." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Upscale, family-owned Hotel... is a solid pick for guests interested in the city's culture and history." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At home in a Renaissance palazzo endowed with beautiful paintings and sculptures, Monna Lisa is one chic dame." Full review