Palazzo Niccolini al DuomovsPalazzo Montebello Splendid Firenze
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo scores slightly better than Hotel Montebello Splendid. Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo comes in at #28 in Florence with accolades from 7 sources like Concierge, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Via dei Servi 2, 50122 Florence
From $205/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Want to do the aristocratic palazzo experience at a mid-range price? This new-but-old centro storico option... is the answer."
Fodor's
"A luxurious place that still manages to evoke a cozy, yet highly sophisticated, home." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This intimate, family-run boutique is ideal for those seeking an authentic stay in Florence within easy reach of tourist sights." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Recently renovated and expanded with four new suites, the property was originally built as a mansion in 1532 and has been run as a hotel by the same family since 1879." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In a prime location facing the Duomo, this 16th-century palazzo is run by descendants of the original owners."
Star Service
"This is one of the smallest and sweetest of Florence's authentic palace hotels, a regal redoubt with sensational common areas and a limited number of museum-quality accommodations." Full review
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The decor in a few units is downright contemporary, so be sure to advise the reservation staff of your wants when booking.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Imagine that an Italian count invited you to stay at his Florence palazzo: that’s Niccolini in a nutshell." Full review
Afar Magazine
"If you want a taste of life as a Florentine aristocratic, this comfortable 13-room guesthouse is a good place to start." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"You can pretend you’re of aristocratic birth when you stay at Palazzo Niccolini, which dates to the early 1500s...proximity to the Duomo is a big plus here."
Palazzo Montebello Splendid Firenze
Via Garibaldi, 14, 50123 Florence
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This stylishly modern hotel is the much frequented haunt of tourists and business people; common areas are spacious and attractively furnished and give onto a delightful internal garden."
Travel + Leisure
"Hotel Montebello Splendid, in Santa Maria Novella, delivers elegant interiors... and easy access to the Renaissance city’s best sites—and it’s a great value, to boot." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This 19th-century villa with its own giardino all’Italiana (Italian-style garden) was totally refurbished in 2004."
Star Service
"With its spacious public areas, glamorous contempo-traditional design and technology-laden accommodations, it is a standout." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 60-room Hotel Montebello Splendid is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a quieter area on the outskirts of central Florence." Full review
Fodor's
"Once inside the fenced-in confines, guests are treated to a tranquil courtyard which guides them into the marble-laden hotel with a high level of service and a bevy of amenities " Full review