Hotel SavoyvsSina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, Hotel Savoy is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection. Hotel Savoy is ranked #2 in Florence with accolades from 14 sources including Rough Guide, Oyster and Star Service.
Hotel Savoy 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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Via Il Prato 42, 50123 Florence
From $191/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"With its huge bedrooms... this 18th-century villa-hotel offers every kind of comfort, and is in a good location near the station."
Travel + Leisure
"Historic 18th-century palazzo with charming interiors near the Uffizi." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This 18th-century villa conversion is the only hotel within the city limits to have an open-air pool in its own gardens. Located by Porta al Prato, it is within walking distance of the centre of town."
Star Service
"Once a slightly dour traditional address, the rightly-proud owners of this exceptional lodge have transformed it into the one of the most sophisticated addresses in the city." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Sina Villa Medici is famous for hosting aristocrats and celebrities, from the Shah of Persia to Luciano Pavarotti, and exudes all the eclectic elegance of the Belle Époque." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"While it certainly is historic, the hotel has hard-to-find Florence perks, such as a lovely outdoor swimming pool and a gym." Full review
Fodor's
"On the western side of the city center, this glamorous hotel built out of a 19th Century palace is a high-end escape away from the masses of tourists just a few blocks east." Full review
Frommer's
"A very spacious, comfortable property with many touches that appeal to American tastes...room styles vary wildly from the dark colors and long lines of a contemporary look" Full review
Michelin Guide
"The rooms and suites are, for the most part, contemporary in style as well, with occasional eclectic reminders of earlier periods...a rare outdoor pool anchors the villa’s wellness offerings" Full review