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Hotel SavoyvsRelais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Savoy and Relais Santa Croce are both recommended by writers. Overall, Hotel Savoy scores slightly higher than Relais Santa Croce. Hotel Savoy ranks #2 in Florence with recommendations from 14 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Savoy
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Piazza della Repubblica 7, 50123 Florence
From $390/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "This elegant, historic hotel is situated near the Duomo, the city's museums and luxury fashion boutiques. It offers spacious, comfortable guestrooms with mosaic adorned bathrooms."
Frommer's "This 1893 hotel underwent a complete transformation by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, who designed the warm, stylishly minimalist modern interiors." Full review
Concierge "A stylish, upbeat hotel and one of the city's most popular, attracting both business and leisure clientele plus a fair share of celebs."
Insight Guides "On one of the city’s grandest squares, the Savoy.. has beautifully restored and modernised it while respecting its traditional look and appeal."
Lonely Planet "This five-star splurge delivers up a supreme sense of well-being along with the knowledge that you are living, at least temporarily, among the uncompromisingly chic."
Travel + Leisure "Service is all you’d expect of a hotel of this caliber, making it a hit with everyone from demanding tourists to VIPs." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Architecturally magnificent with lavish interiors, the stylishly appointed rooms here are sleek and spacious."
Star Service "On a broad and lively plaza in the heart of the old city, this top-ranked property is midway between the Duomo and Arno River, a 10-minute walk from each." Full review
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The concierge does a good job securing reservations, staffers are quick to react on requests, and service overall is excellent.
Rough Guide "Fittedoutin discreetly luxurious modern style. with plenty of bare wood. stone-coloured fabrics and peat-coloured marble."
The Telegraph9.0
"This centrally located Rocco Forte Collection property is the only one of Florence’s five-star hotels that manages to preserve its grand hotel cachet while seeming fresh, hip and artsy." Full review
Relais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts Michelin Guide Concierge Insight Guides DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service Rough Guide
Jetsetter
Gayot The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Via Ghibellina 87, 50122 Florence
From $402/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Fascinating atmosphere, frescoed halls and elegantly furnished rooms."
Concierge "Inaugurated in spring 2005, this 24-room hotel offers luxurious accommodation and contemporary style in the shell of a grand, 18th-century palazzo close to the Duomo."
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When to go: Avoid August (it's hot and full of tourists) and January (cold and damp).
Insight Guides "Recently restored by the stylish Baglioni group, this is an intimate palazzo for dangerous liaisons, with expansively opulent rooms that are matched by a noted restaurant, Guelfi e Ghibellini."
DK Eyewitness "This wonderful hotel, in an 18th-century palazzo, is just a short stroll from Michelangelo’s house. Most of its luxurious rooms overlook the street."
Condé Nast Traveler "This seventeenth-century residence in Florence’s trendy Santa Croce neighborhood has been deftly converted into an upscale 24-room hotel with a contemporary flair." Full review
Star Service "In a beautiful but boisterous location one block north of the Santa Croce Church, a 10-to-15-minute walk from the Duomo or the Arno, this is a petite patrician palace with elegantly restored interiors." Full review
Rough Guide "This magnificent five-star shares a lobby with the mind-blowingly expensive Pinchiorri restaurant. and is a similarly top-flight establishment."
Jetsetter "Ornate former palazzo with fabulous views of the Duomo and Santa Croce basilica in Florence's historic heart." Full review
Gayot "History sets the tone at this elegant Old World hotel where original architectural features are a highlight."
The Telegraph8.0
"Palazzo Cioffi Giacometti is one of Florence’s grandest historic townhouses." Full review
