Villa La MassavsHotel Regency
Hotel Regency and Villa La Massa are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Villa La Massa ranks slightly higher than Hotel Regency. Villa La Massa is ranked #25 in Florence with approval from 5 publications like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
Villa La Massa
Via della Massa 24, 50012 Candeli
From $524/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Surrounded by tranquil green hills, this 17C Medici villa offers superb views of the Arno. Period-style decor, as well as a shuttle seivice to central Florence."
Fodor's
"A shuttle bus runs every hour to and from the center of Florence, but the place is so peaceful, you might not want to bother." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"16th-century Medicean villa, the sister property to Lake Como’s historic Villa d’Este. ." Full review
Star Service
"This evocative villa-hotel excites well-heeled visitors with its opulent period surroundings, well-rounded facilities and good service. " Full review
Jetsetter
"When you stay at Villa La Massa in Bagno a Ripoli, you'll be on a river and close to Villa Gamberaia and Stadio Artemio Franchi." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"There was a time when Grand Tourists chose to stay not in the centre of Florence but in opulent villas in the green belt around the city." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A
short drive from the treasures of Florence, but a world apart from its hustle
and bustle, Villa La Massa combines rustic Tuscan elegance with rich, regal
details." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"Those looking for a quiet stay outside the city should consider Villa La Massa...sits on a 16th-century estate with 22 acres of olive groves and lemon trees." Full review
Michelin Guide
"With just 51 rooms and suites it’s edging into real boutique territory, and its location is among Italy’s most desirable...rooms and suites remain traditional, outfitted in a Medici-era style" Full review
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