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Riva Lofts FlorencevsPalazzo dal Borgo

Both Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile and Riva Lofts Florence are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Riva Lofts Florence scores slightly higher than Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile. Riva Lofts Florence scores 80 with approval from 8 reviewers like Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and concierge.com.

Riva Lofts Florence
7/10
Via Baccio Bandinelli 98, 50142 Florence
From $81/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"This former factory on the southern bank of the Arno was Nardi's private studio until he decided to turn it into one of Italy's most original design hotels."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Take a Tuscan country house that just happens to be at the gates of Florence, renovate it with post-modern minimalist chic into eight studio apartments, and you have Riva Lofts." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This collection of self-contained suites overlooks the river on one side and the Cascine park on the other."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Designed by Florentine architect Claudio Nardi, this striking eight-room property... is a fresh counterpart to the city’s more prevalent traditional design." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"A hip, laid-back home-from-home with a house-party feel and a location that is as off-beat as the hotel itself." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Former artisan workshop turned meticulously designed nine-room hotel downstream from central Florence." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Part rustic bed and breakfast, part architect’s dream, Riva Lofts hotel is a welcoming rural property just 15 minutes from downtown Florence." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The studio, just 15 minutes outside Florence, now doubles as a relaxed guesthouse and collection of lofts." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This urban retreat, where staircases seem to float midair, soothing creams pair with mid-century furniture...the intimate garden and pool are a haven from the city"
Frommer's Frommer's
"The traditional Florentine alarm call—a morning mix of traffic and tourism—is replaced by birdsong when you awake in one of the stylish rooms here, on the banks of the River Arno." Full review
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Palazzo dal Borgo
7/10
Via della Scala, 6, 50123 Florence
From $86/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The friendly Aprile fills a semi-restored 15th-century palazzo on this busy hotel-laden street near the station." Full review
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The street noise gets through even the double glazing, so light sleepers will want to request a room off the road.
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Every bedroom is different in this gorgeous 15th-century palazzo: some have original frescoes, and some overlook an inner courtyard or the cloisters of Santa Maria Novella."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Hotel Palazzo Dal Borgo Aprile is a family-run hotel in a Renaissance building." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Once owned by the Medici, this palazzo features frescoed ceilings, period paintings and spacious rooms."
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Ask for a room overlooking the courtyard since the streets can be quite noisy.

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