Hotel Brunelleschi
Hotel · San Niccolo ·
Historic medieval tower hotel with modern rooms & city views
Historic medieval tower hotel with modern rooms & city views
"A history lover's must-visit, nestled inside a 6th-century Byzantine tower and medieval church, blending past and present with character; its Santa Elisabetta restaurant, awarded Two MICHELIN Stars, is a local favorite and an experience worth booking in advance." - The MICHELIN Guide
"An independent boutique hotel that offers premium service and value. It features two-Michelin-starred dining, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional service." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Celebrated for its fascinating history, this hotel is built within a medieval church and incorporates the city’s oldest tower, offering guests a stay steeped in historical architecture and character." - 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
"Set the scene for us: What's the story here?Brunelleschi, with its medieval stone building and gorgeous tower, is a place that drips with history. A location in the very center of Florence, around the corner from the Duomo, makes it a no-brainer. Nice. So who else stays here?Art lovers of all ages. This is a place for those who love Florence and want to be part of its history. How's the arrival process?Standard hotel check-in and seamless tech. Great—we'd like to get up to our room as quickly as possible. Speaking of, how are the accommodations?Rooms are chic and modern, with parquet floors, modernist cube headboards, and light colors with rich accent hues. Suites, meanwhile, are more lavish and baroque, with original architectural elements like exposed brick arches, marble, and resplendent brocades. Anything we should know about other amenities?The wifi is okay. Rooms are stocked with a standard minibar and espresso machine. The art books are a nice touch. While in Florence, we'd love some real local cuisine. Has the Brunelleschi got us covered?Osteria, on the ground level, serves traditional Tuscan dishes, as well as breakfast. In the tower, the minuscule seven-seat Santa Elisabetta offers an intimate, unforgettable dining experience. Any standout staff members?The concierge is excellent. What else should we know about the hotel before booking a stay here?There are great views of the dome; suites include your very own butler and porter; and there's an onsite gym. Best of all, though, is the tiny archaeology museum in the basement. Wrap it up: Why would you recommend this hotel?This hotel offers great value, especially for the views and location." - Erica Firpo
"Completely renovated in 2012, Hotel Brunelleschi is set in a restored Byzantine tower and Medieval Church overlooking Florence Cathedral. Its elegant rooms come with parquet floors and 42" LCD TVs. The Brunelleschi's contemporary style rooms have air conditioning, an iPod docking station and a laptop-sized safe with power socket. The bathrooms come with a make-up mirror, hairdryer and toiletries by Maison Dr Vranjes. The rooms have a twice daily cleaning and turndown service. There is a new restaurant, Osteria della Pagliazza, and a new Tower bar where you can enjoy a drink. The Brunelleschi Hotel also has a fitness centre, private museum and 3 meeting rooms. Wi-Fi access is available and you will find a selection of local and international newspapers. The hotel is in a pedestrian area 1 km from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. It is surrounded by popular shops and cafés, just 5 minutes' walk from the famous Uffizi Gallery." - My Boutique Hotel (en)