The Place FirenzevsVilla La Massa
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, JK Place Firenze scores significantly better than Villa La Massa. JK Place Firenze comes in at 86 with accolades from 11 reviews including Fodor's, Rough Guide and Afar Magazine.
The Place Firenze Show All Reviews
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 7, 50123 Florence
From $464/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Stylish... a surprising mix of luxury and individual details."
Concierge
"Since opening in 2003, J.K. Place has quickly become one of the city's most sought-after hotels, especially by a young, hip fashionable crowd."
Fodor's
"Hard to spot from the street, these sumptuous appointments provide all the comforts of a luxe home away from home." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A hip town house hotel with contemporary lines and a high design ethos. There is a stunning rooftop terrace – its Lounge is Florence’s coolest bar."
Star Service
"Understated yet over the top, Lewis Carroll would have loved this stylish bolt-hole, the perfect place to take tea with the March Hare and jovial Mad Hatter." Full review
Rough Guide
"One of the most appealing of Florence·sdesigner hotels occupies afine eighteenth-century building on Piazza Santa Maria Novella."
Afar Magazine
"Set amid the buzz of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, this onetime private mansion is decked out in black, white, gray, and chrome." Full review
Jetsetter
"It’s hard not feel at home at Florence’s J.K. Place, where staff greet you at the front door, the elegant lobby is free of a reception area, and complimentary snacks and drinks are served..." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The intimate 20-room property feels more like an ultra-posh guest house than a hotel, with coffered ceilings and artwork draping the hallways." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 20-room townhouse hotel overlooking the precision Renaissance façade of Santa Maria Novella offers attentive, personal service in intimate, contemporary surroundings." Full review
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