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Palazzo Niccolini al DuomovsSanta Maria Novella Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo scores marginally higher than Santa Maria Novella Hotel. Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo comes in at 81 with endorsements from 7 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
Via dei Servi 2, 50122 Florence
From $205/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "Want to do the aristocratic palazzo experience at a mid-range price? This new-but-old centro storico option... is the answer."
Fodor's "A luxurious place that still manages to evoke a cozy, yet highly sophisticated, home." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This intimate, family-run boutique is ideal for those seeking an authentic stay in Florence within easy reach of tourist sights." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Recently renovated and expanded with four new suites, the property was originally built as a mansion in 1532 and has been run as a hotel by the same family since 1879." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In a prime location facing the Duomo, this 16th-century palazzo is run by descendants of the original owners."
Star Service "This is one of the smallest and sweetest of Florence's authentic palace hotels, a regal redoubt with sensational common areas and a limited number of museum-quality accommodations." Full review
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The decor in a few units is downright contemporary, so be sure to advise the reservation staff of your wants when booking.
The Telegraph8.0
"Imagine that an Italian count invited you to stay at his Florence palazzo: that’s Niccolini in a nutshell." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you want a taste of life as a Florentine aristocratic, this comfortable 13-room guesthouse is a good place to start." Full review
Travel + Leisure "You can pretend you’re of aristocratic birth when you stay at Palazzo Niccolini, which dates to the early 1500s...proximity to the Duomo is a big plus here."
Santa Maria Novella Hotel
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Star Service Oyster The Telegraph
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, 50123 Florence
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Welcoming... Enjoy superb views of this magical city from the hotel's delightful panoramic terrace."
Lonely Planet "The bland exterior of this excellent four-star choice gives no hint of the spacious and elegant rooms within." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Furnished in Empire style, this superb hotel couples grandeur with tranquility. Standard doubles overlook Via delle Belle Donne, while the superiors face Santa Maria Novella and the Piazza."
Star Service "This hotel's tasteful yet subdued eclectic flair captures the best of town house style, though its generously proportioned common areas give it a leg up." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This luxury boutique hotel dating to the 19th century has elegant decor and a focus on art." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This four-star hotel, with its unique rooms, helpful service, a cocktail bar, fitness room, sauna, and good breakfasts, holds its own." Full review
