Santa Maria Novella HotelvsSina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection scores significantly higher than Santa Maria Novella Hotel. Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection ranks #9 in Florence with positive reviews from 8 sources including Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Star Service.
Santa Maria Novella Hotel
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
Oyster
Upscale
"This luxury boutique hotel dating to the 19th century has elegant decor and a focus on art." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This four-star hotel, with its unique rooms, helpful service, a cocktail bar, fitness room, sauna, and good breakfasts, holds its own." Full review
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