Florence 4-Star Hotels

From: Florence

ABOVE: Grand Hotel Baglioni with the Duomo in the background.

Albani
When you need to catch an early train or plane, this guest-recommended hotel's location within a few meters of Santa Maria Novella Station will help you make a quick getaway.

Anglo American
English and American guests have been staying at this hotel near the opera house since 1792. The hotel was restored several years ago to draw an upmarket clientele. Allow 15-20 minutes to reach the historic center on foot.

Atlantic Palace
The railroad station and airport bus are only 100 meters from this hotel, which is also convenient to the Duomo and other major sights. The Atlantic Palace's 58 rooms are decorated in Florentine style. See guest comments.

Baglioni
The Grand Hotel Baglioni is in a 19th Century building on the Piazza Unità Italiana, catercorner to the railroad station. The rooftop restaurant and patio garden have outstanding views.

Bernini Palace
With a location near the Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery in the heart of Medici Florence, the Bernini Palace is perfectly situated for shopping and sightseeing. See guest comments.

Bettoja Relais Certosa
This villa-style hotel is the former guesthouse of the Certosa del Galluzzo monastery. It's near the A1 Autostrada del Sole's Florence-Certosa exit and 15 minutes from the city center by hotel shuttle.

Boscolo Hotel Astoria
The Astoria, more formally known as the Astoria Palazzo Gaddi Boscolo, occupies a Florentine Baroque palace from the 16th Century. It's just off the across a square from the church of Santa Maria Novella, away from heavy traffic but within a short walk of the main railroad station and the airport bus terminal.

Brunelleschi
A Byzantine tower and medieval church have been converted into a 96-room hotel near the Duomo. A museum shows displays artifacts discovered in the reconstruction. See guest comments.

Croce di Malta
The "Maltese Cross" is a former convent with non-nunnish amenities that include a piano bar and swimming pool. The hotel is within a triangle formed by Santa Maria Novella, the Duomo, and the Arno.

Executive
Don't let the name scare you off--the Executive isn't a modern convention hotel. The renovated 19th Century building has only 38 rooms and is next to the River Arno, a few blocks from the train station. See guest comments.

Grand Hotel Adriatico
This Best Western affiliate's contemporary building seems out of place in Florence's historic center, but the bedrooms have a traditional decor.

Jolly Carlton
If you'd like to relax in a swimming pool after a day of sightseeing, this modern hotel may be of interest. It's an easy bus or taxi ride from the city center.

Londra
Underground parking, bicycle rentals with child seats, and babysitting are available at the family-friendly Londra, a modern hotel between the railroad station and the Cascine Park.

Nord Florence
This ultramodern hotel is 5 minutes from the A1 autostrada, which makes it convenient if you're driving and want to avoid the city center. It's also near the Florence airport.

Pierre
The Hotel Pierre is between the Piazza della Repubblica and the Ponte Vecchio, which makes it handy to sights and shopping on both sides of the Arno. See guest comments.

Raffaello
Modernity is the theme at this hotel on the city's outskirts. It offers parking, conference facilities, and other conveniences for business travelers.

Rivoli
Franciscan monks lived here in the 15th Century, long before the year-round hydromassage pool was installed in the courtyard. The hotel is near the station and the Santa Novella Church.

Sofitel
The Florence outpost of France's Sofitel chain is located between the Piazza S. Maria Novella and the Duomo. The hotel offers handicapped facitilies and an airport shuttle; room service is available 24 hours a day.

Starhotels Michelangelo
This modern business hotel is near the Cascine Park, 800 meters from the railroad station. It has a garage and is a short bus ride from the historic center of town. See guest comments.

Strozzi Palace
For location, this converted 19th Century palace is outstanding: It's within walking distance of the railroad station if you have wheeled luggage, yet it's just a block from the Piazza della Repubblica (the heart of downtown Florence) on a fairly quiet square. Jacuzzi tubs offer a great way to relax after a long day of sightseeing. See guest comments.

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