1. Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione
Set in a 19th-Century historical palazzo in the centre of Florence, Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 5 minutes’ walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. It offers elegant rooms with antique furniture. With luxurious chandeliers and wooden furniture, rooms have a unique character. They come with a marble bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. Breakfast buffet can be enjoyed with an exclusive collaboration with Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria.To complete the hotel's dining offer, there is the on-site Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar with its selection of traditional dishes.
From $330 per night
2. Il Salviatino
Nestled in the rolling Tuscan hills, 1.9 miles from Fiesole, this luxury hotel offers panoramic views of Florence's historic centre. There is a spa featuring Acqua di Fiesole products, a gym with Technogym equipment, and an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi, parking and a free shuttle into Florence are included. Il Salviatino is a completely converted renaissance villa of the 15th century. Its extensive grounds include a greenhouse area, a private park, an organic vegetable garden and landscaped gardens. Each elegant room and suite has an individual design, which includes original artwork and Tuscan linen. They are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and free mineral water. Some rooms offer a view of the garden or a view of the Cathedral. The restaurant serves modern versions of traditional Tuscan recipes, using local ingredients. The dining room with terrace enjoys a unique panorama. A buffet breakfast is served daily.
From $591 per night
3. Villa Cora
Villa Cora is a 19th-century building surrounded by a park with outdoor swimming pool. Just 1.2 miles from the centre of Florence and Santa Maria Novella Train Station, it offers free parking. Wi-Fi is also free. All the air-conditioned rooms at Villa Cora are decorated in classical style with antique furniture. They feature a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The wellness area includes a sauna and a Turkish bath, along with a fitness centre. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. The hotel’s restaurant serves Italian cuisine and dishes and wines from Tuscany. Drinks and hot and cold snacks are available from the bar.
From $449 per night
4. Hotel Calimala
Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Hotel Calimala is located in the centre of Florence, 2,650 feet from Santa Maria Novella. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is allergy-free and is set 1,000 feet from Strozzi Palace. At the hotel every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hotel Calimala provides certain rooms that include a balcony, and each room has a coffee machine. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. At Hotel Calimala you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Middle Eastern and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.
From $154 per night
5. Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection
Set directly along the banks of the Arno river, Hotel Lungarno is less than 350 feet from Florence's Ponte Vecchio. It offers free WiFi throughout, exceptional views, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Owned by the Ferragamo family, the non-smoking property features original modern art and 20th-century artwork, including a Picasso and 4 Cocteau paintings. Rooms are decorated with blue tones, and come with unique décor. The private bathroom has Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, and most feature Italian white marble. The Lungarno’s Borgo San Jacopo restaurant has been featured in major restaurant guides and offers traditional, yet creative cuisine. The Picteau Lounge Bar, open from 12:00 to 23:00, offers lunch, snacks, aperitifs, and dinner. The Lungarno’s prized location puts you at easy walking distance from all of Florence’s most famous sights and sounds. Cross the bridge, located just 150 feet away and inspect the Ponte Vecchio’s little jewellery stalls, before going to visit important churches or museums.
From $472 per night
6. The St. Regis Florence
Set along the Arno River with stunning views of the Ponte Vecchio, The St. Regis Florence is set in a historical building designed by Brunelleschi. Boasting a restaurant, this 5-star hotel features a spa, gym, and luxury rooms with antique furnishings. Each room at the St. Regis features Florentine-style furniture and marble bathrooms. Amenities include a multimedia system with films, sports and entertainment, and a digital jukebox. WiFi is free throughout. A buffet breakfast is available daily. The hotel's restaurant Winter Garden serves modern dishes based on Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine. At the bar, guests can enjoy the famous evening ritual with contemporary finger food, care of chef Gentian Shehi.