"A hotel that can arrange seasonal excursions such as truffle-hunting trips via a vintage car; these curated experiences take guests through scenic views of iconic city overlooks before heading into the Tuscan hills for truffle searches." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A family-run boutique hotel on Piazza della Repubblica, known for its beautiful design with Pucci textiles, excellent restaurant, and exceptional service. Features include a gym, spa treatments, and yoga and dance classes." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A stylish, centrally located hotel overlooking Piazza della Repubblica that combines bold design touches—prints by a noted fashion artist—with refined cuisine by a celebrated chef and tailored, personalized service; spa treatments incorporate products from a historic Florence pharmacy, and the property’s central location and hospitality pedigree make it a sophisticated base for exploring the city’s sights." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
"A drink on the terrace of the Hotel Savoy, overlooking the promenading crowds and vintage carousel in the Piazza della Repubblica, has long been a signature Florence experience. And it still is—though the setting is now new and improved. The iconic Rocco Forte property, first opened in 1893, re-opened in April 2018 after a six-month renovation with interiors re-imagined by Olga Polizzi (Director of Design for Rocco Forte Hotels, and sister of hotelier Sir Rocco Forte) and Laudomia Pucci (Image Director of the Emilio Pucci fashion house, and daughter of its founder.) With the renovation, the hotel reduced its number of rooms from 102 to 80; suites also come with upgraded amenities (like Illy espresso machines and, in some cases, balconies) and prime views (though most rooms look out onto the Duomo, the Piazza, or a charming side street), while all accommodations have a residential-style feel, shelves lined with books and flea market-sourced objets, interactive TVs, and top-of-the-line bedding." - Nicky Swallow, Erica Firpo
"On a recent trip to Florence, I made a rookie mistake: as I was putting together the last-minute getaway, I neglected to reserve timed tickets to the Uffizi Gallery and the Galleria dell’Accademia. These iconic attractions are known to sell out days if not weeks in advance, so I was more than a little sheepish when I asked the concierge at Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte Hotel if they could do anything to help. Twenty minutes later I had reservations at my preferred times for both—no waiting in ticket lines required. (Turns out, the Savoy’s head concierge, Ruggero Vannini, always keeps a few tickets on hold.)" - Travel + Leisure Editors