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Historic hotel with refined rooms, central location, fine dining
Via dei Pescioni, 2, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Get directions
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"Perched at Piazza della Repubblica, I felt the hotel's long artistic legacy as a pied-à-terre for visiting artists and literati that stretches back to the 1880s; its original Italianate splendor—jacquard-covered walls, crystal chandeliers, parquet floors and wrought-iron canopy beds—has been meticulously refurbished (with help from Florence’s Antico Setificio) while a newer Bristol Wing added in 2019 offers more contemporary rooms. A small spa built atop the discovered remains of Roman baths provides a quietly restorative retreat in the low season, and a ground-floor branch of Cibrèo serves some of the most delectable food in town. Room rates can be as low as €360 in quieter months (winter rates may drop by over €600) but can soar past €1,000 at peak times." - Laura Rysman
"A storied Grand Tour-era hotel dating to 1885 that blends traditional romantic rooms with cooler contemporary accommodations. One building retains restored silk brocades, canopy beds, and Murano blown-glass chandeliers, while an adjacent former bank—added to the hotel in 2019—houses sleek newer rooms and panoramic suites. The bank’s old vault reveals archaeological remains of first-century Roman baths that have been integrated into a modern spa, and a ground-floor branch of a beloved farm-to-table restaurant anchors the hotel’s culinary offering." - Laura Rysman
"One of Florence’s oldest hotels, recently renovated to offer modern amenities while retaining its classic Italian decor. Includes a restaurant and cafe by Cibrèo, a spa with Roman baths, and luxurious suites." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A historic Florentine grand dame that dates to the late 19th century and has been refreshed by a recent renovation, combining the more traditional Helvetia wing—ornate gilt mirrors and brocade wallpaper—with a modern Bristol wing featuring sleek, gray-and-marble rooms designed by Anouska Hempel; public spaces now include a restaurant and café from a beloved local group and a soothing spa located in the footprint of an original Roman bathhouse." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
"Facing Piazza degli Strozzi and steps from Pizza della Repubblica, you'll find traditional Florentine charm with a location in the heart of the city's action. Shoppers, take note: you're by Via Tornabuoni, not to mention some of the city's most popular sites. As for your stay, rooms feel traditional without being dated, with crisp bed linens next to covered headboards and brocaded window treatments. Rooms are spacious, especially for this part of the city; and the on-site dining includes a bar with street-side seating, for taking a break with coffee and watching the local foot traffic. You won't get a ton of bells and whistles beyond the quiet elegance and location—but in Florence, what more do you need?" - Nicky Swallow, Erica Firpo
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