Hotel RegencyvsPortrait Firenze
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Portrait Firenze ranks marginally better than Hotel Regency. Portrait Firenze comes in at #29 in Florence with approval from 8 publications such as Afar Magazine, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Regency
Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio, 3, 50121 Florence
From $202/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"This elegant hotel was built to offer accommodation to local political figures. It boasts a tranquil, comfortable atmosphere and has retained much of its traditional charm."
Insight Guides
"This 19th-century villa is perfect for those seeking tranquillity, 5-star luxury and an intimately romantic feel."
Lonely Planet
"This small, elegant five-star affair is strategically located for those who want to be near the centre of town while remaining free of its congested tangle of streets." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Regency is a 35-room luxury boutique with an unpretentious, friendly atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Regency is an intimate, 35-room boutique hotel with a “home-away-from-home” feel—that is, if you live in a 19th-century townhouse with formal gardens in the heart of Florence." Full review
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Book a suite if you want to ensure more spacious digs; suite 404 has a terrace overlooking the park.
Jetsetter
"A 19th-century palazzo in a posh Florence neighborhood, stuffed full of antiques and Renaissance artwork." Full review
Star Service
"Along with the contemporary Athenaeum, this hotel is the best haunt on the east side of Florence, with a super staff and a deluxe residential quality." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This immaculate little five-star hotel offers an intimate atmosphere, charming service and reasonable rates, and enjoys a central yet quiet location in north-eastern Florence." Full review
Fodor's
"An exclusive member of the Small Luxury Hotels Group, Hotel Regency is a classy boutique inside a 19th Century building and is a work of art inside and out." Full review
Michelin Guide
"In terms of luxuries, the standard starts out high and quickly goes to eleven; rooms are spacious, and, crucially, there are just 32 of them, allowing for impressively personal service." Full review
Portrait Firenze Show All Reviews
Lungarno Acciaiuoli 4, 50123 Florence, Italy
From $435/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"An ideal place for families and long-stay guests."
Concierge
"These 44 super-stylish, fully-serviced apartments are ideal for anyone looking for the comfort and service of an upscale hotel but also craving a bit of independence."
Star Service
"Located on the Lungarno, with the Ponte Vecchio in sight, Portrait is a stylish, haute couture luxury hotel comprising 37 suites with a touch of modern, contemporary soul." Full review
Rough Guide
"This luxurious retreat is just a minute’s walk from the Ponte Vecchio but discreetly tucked away from the tourist hordes."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Ferragamo family’s latest hotel offering... only further establishes their reputation for intimate and fashionable hideaways." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Cocooning, dove-gray suites have living rooms with pillowy sofas and arm chairs...cute kitchenettes cleverly hidden in a lacquered cabinet; most have river views through floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Wallpaper
"The latest addition to the Ferragamo family's prized hotel brand, the Lungarno Collection, is another Florentine gem, the group's sixth property in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Exceptional riverside location, a stone's throw from Ponte Vecchio – deluxe studios and balcony-clad suites on the higher floors have an eagle-eye view of the iconic bridge." Full review
Jetsetter
"Unpretentious luxury, soigné decor and a flawless fashion pedigree are the hallmarks of this swanky Florentine escape." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"With a commanding position on the River Arno, right next to the Ponte Vecchio, the Portrait Firenze is possibly the best located hotel in Florence." Full review