Our Readers’ Favorite Hotels in Florence of 2023

"Set regally along the banks of the Arno in a palazzo originally built for the Giuntini family, this hotel evokes a members’ club for modern-day Medicis with grand balconies, canopied beds, brocade-draped windows and crystal chandeliers; guests strongly recommend upgrading to a river-view room. Its 19 suites include one designed by Bottega Veneta, additional private suites complement a luxurious Clarins spa, and the Winter Garden restaurant—where aperitivi and Tuscan cuisine are served—is frequently cited as the property's most impressive setting. Readers called it utterly magical." - Nina Ruggiero Nina Ruggiero Travel + Leisure Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero oversees T+L's award-winning travel content across digital platforms. She is also the co-founder of Be A Travel Writer, an online course for aspiring travel journalists. When she's not traveling between her current home in Los Angeles and T+L HQ in New York City, Nina can often be found in Italy or the UK. She has lived in NYC, LA, Miami, Rome, and Sicily, and has traveled extensively through Europe, the U.S., Asia, the Caribbean, and Mexico, in addition to visiting Botswana, Morocco, New Zealand, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines