Luxury Hotels in Florence
10 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
Our picks
10 Recommended Hotels
The St. Regis Florence
Florence, Italy
Best overallSet 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… Read more
Why this position
Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.4 to 9.3).
It offers a wide range of luxury rooms and suites… Read more
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #1 (287 to 151), at a slightly lower score (9.3 to 9.4).
Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection
Florence, Italy
ViewsFeaturing panoramic views of Florence and the Arno River, Portrait Firenze offers luxurious rooms with handcrafted furniture. This hotel is 30 metres from the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge… Read more
Why this position
Among the three highest guest scores of the 10 hotels we rank here — 9.5 from 116 reviews. Scores higher than #2 (9.5 to 9.3), on a smaller body of reviews (116 to 287).
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Golden Tower is a completely non-smoking luxury boutique hotel next to Palazzo Strozzi, in Florence's most exclusive area. This property features a spa for extra charge, ultra-modern rooms and a bar… Read more
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #3 (869 to 116), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.5).
Hotel La Gemma in Florence offers a 5-star experience with spa facilities, a wellness centre, sauna, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out, beauty services, and a 24-hour… Read more
Why this position
Among the three highest guest scores of the 10 hotels we rank here — 9.5 from 1,579 reviews. Guests on Booking rate it above #4 (9.5 to 9.4), but #4 leads on Google (4.8 to 4.7), which the ranking weighs equally.
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
Florence, Italy
Offering panoramic views of Florence, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence is a former monastery nestled on a hilltop amid lush trees and terraced gardens. The elegant rooms come with… Read more
Why this position
Scores higher than #5 (9.8 to 9.5), on a smaller body of reviews (56 to 1,579).
Nestled in the rolling Tuscan hills, 3 km from the busy center, this luxury hotel offers panoramic views of Florence's historic centre. Featuring 39 rooms and suites, the spa proposes treatments with… Read more
Why this position
Among the three highest guest scores of the 10 hotels we rank here — 9.5 from 159 reviews. Rests on more guest reviews than #6 (159 to 56), at a slightly lower score (9.5 to 9.8).
Villa Cora is a 19th-century building surrounded by a park with outdoor swimming pool. Just 2 km from the centre of Florence and Santa Maria Novella Train Station, it offers free parking. Wi-Fi is… Read more
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #7 (234 to 159), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.5).
Hotel Savoy is located in the heart of Florence, halfway between the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral. The rooms boast an elegant contemporary style, which combines Italian design with artworks… Read more
Why this position
The same guest score as #8 (9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (130 to 234).
The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence
Florence, Italy
Located on the banks of River Arno in Florence's historic Piazza Ognissanti, "The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence" offers luxurious rooms and suites, many overlooking the river and the… Read more
Why this position
Sits behind #9 on both the score (9.2 to 9.4) and the sample it rests on (99 to 130 reviews).
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When is it cheapest?
Nightly prices over the coming months compared with each hotel's own usual price, from Tripplo's daily price checks.
October
34% dearer
November
13% cheaper
December
27% cheaper
January 2027
31% cheaper
Updated daily. We only show months with price checks from at least eight hotels.
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 10 October 2026
Ranking updated 2 September 2026
10 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The St. Regis Florence | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,196 reviews Booking9.4· 151 reviews | Santa Maria Novella & Tornabuoni | Best overall |
| 2 | Four Seasons Hotel Firenze | 5★ | Google4.8· 2,811 reviews Booking9.3· 287 reviews | Centro Storico | Dining |
| 3 | Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection | 5★ | Google4.8· 309 reviews Booking9.5· 116 reviews | Centro Storico | Views |
| 4 | Golden Tower Hotel & Spa | 5★ | Google4.8· 334 reviews Booking9.4· 869 reviews | Santa Maria Novella & Tornabuoni | Design |
| 5 | Hotel La Gemma | 5★ | Google4.7· 284 reviews Booking9.5· 1,579 reviews | Centro Storico | Spa & wellness |
| 6 | Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence | 5★ | Google4.7· 556 reviews Booking9.8· 56 reviews | Fiesole & Florentine Hills | — |
| 7 | Il Salviatino Firenze | 5★ | Google4.7· 380 reviews Booking9.5· 159 reviews | Fiesole & Florentine Hills | — |
| 8 | Villa Cora | 5★ | Google4.7· 863 reviews Booking9.4· 234 reviews | Oltrarno | Peace and quiet |
| 9 | Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy | 5★ | Google4.7· 607 reviews Booking9.4· 130 reviews | Centro Storico | Families |
| 10 | The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence | 5★ | Google4.7· 1,723 reviews Booking9.2· 99 reviews | Santa Maria Novella & Tornabuoni | — |
How we ranked these hotels
15 hotels looked at for this destination: 10 ranked above, 5 more we recommend.
The Google and Booking ratings for these hotels are based on a combined 17,996 reviews reported by the sources. This is not the number of review texts Tripplo has analysed.
How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.
Read our methodologyWhere to stay in Florence?
Areas drawn from our hotels' addresses — updated as the selection changes.
Centro Storico
Best for First-time visitorsThe historic heart of Florence contains major landmarks like the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and Piazza della Signoria. It is ideal for those wanting to explore the city's Renaissance heritage entirely on foot.
Santa Maria Novella & Tornabuoni
Best for Shopping and convenienceThis area pairs the high-end fashion boutiques of Via de' Tornabuoni with the grand piazza of Santa Maria Novella. It provides straightforward access to the main railway station while remaining close to the Arno River.
Oltrarno
Best for A more local feelSituated on the south bank of the Arno River, Oltrarno is known for its artisan workshops, quiet squares, and the Boboli Gardens. It offers a slightly more relaxed pace than the busy historic centre north of the river.
Fiesole & Florentine Hills
Best for Panoramic views and retreatLocated in the elevated, leafy outskirts northeast of the city centre, these hillside areas offer cooler temperatures and panoramic vistas of Florence. They provide a peaceful retreat, though travelling into the centre requires a short drive or taxi ride.
Areas to consider
The immediate vicinity of Santa Maria Novella railway station can become congested and feels less pleasant late at night, making the quieter streets of the pedestrianised historic centre a more relaxed option.
More hotels we recommend in Florence
These pass the same checks as the ranked list, but sit outside our top selection for this destination. Several of them lead our all-inclusive and adults-only guides.
Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection
9.2(243 reviews)Guests who pick a hotel for its restaurants
Donati Luxury Tower Suites
9.4(526 reviews)Spa and wellness as a reason to book
Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione
9.2(707 reviews)Travellers wanting design and pools in one place
Hotel Bernini Palace
9.1(822 reviews)Travellers who want to walk into town
IL Tornabuoni The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.1(317 reviews)Guests who want the view from the room
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Weather & sea temperature — Florence
Right now: 19°
Tripplo price index: Florence
€771about £650
Typical price per night at the luxury hotels we recommend
15 hotels · check-in 14 Oct–12 Nov · two adults, two nights · checked daily by Tripplo
Stays starting on a Friday or Saturday cost around 6% more per night than those starting Sunday to Thursday.
| Hotel | Usual range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Bernini Palace | Typically €493, usually between €367 and €820 | €493 |
| Golden Tower Hotel & Spa | Typically €502, usually between €360 and €846 | €502 |
| Hotel La Gemma | Typically €524, usually between €476 and €1,134 | €524 |
| IL Tornabuoni The Unbound Collection by Hyatt | Typically €592, usually between €379 and €763 | €592 |
| Donati Luxury Tower Suites | Typically €658, usually between €437 and €863 | €658 |
| Villa Cora | Typically €747, usually between €513 and €1,173 | €747 |
| Il Salviatino Firenze | Typically €759, usually between €707 and €935 | €759 |
| Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione | Typically €771, usually between €586 and €986 | €771 |
| The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence | Typically €866, usually between €781 and €1,120 | €866 |
| Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection | Typically €910, usually between €601 and €1,306 | €910 |
| Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence | Typically €1,049, usually between €1,049 and €1,485 | €1,049 |
| The St. Regis Florence | Typically €1,456, usually between €1,276 and €1,836 | €1,456 |
| Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy | Typically €1,494, usually between €1,128 and €1,938 | €1,494 |
| Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection | Typically €1,769, usually between €1,281 and €2,123 | €1,769 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Firenze | Typically €2,073, usually between €1,279 and €2,491 | €2,073 |
Each bar shows how a hotel's nightly price moved over the period, leaving out the most unusual days. The marker is its typical price.
Every hotel counts once, at its own typical price, so hotels we happened to check more often don't carry more weight. Prices are the lowest rate available for the whole stay, worked out per night in euros.
Tripplo's luxury hotel selection in Florence — in numbers
Most common facilities
- Free WiFi (15 of 15)
- Parking (14 of 15)
- Restaurant (13 of 15)
- Bar (12 of 15)
- Family rooms (11 of 15)
- Spa & wellness (7 of 15)
What these hotels do best
- Location (10 of 15)
- Design & architecture (9 of 15)
- Dining (6 of 15)
- Views (5 of 15)
How we chose these hotels
At our latest review (August 2026) the properties listed above were measured against the same standard: sustained guest scores on both Booking.com and Google — weighted by how many reviews sit behind them — five-star class or an equivalent premium level, a genuinely first-rate location, and facilities that set the hotel apart.
As a guideline we look for around 8.5 or higher on Booking.com, but no single number decides on its own — when the sources disagree, the broader evidence wins. Guest scores on this page update continuously, and the selection is re-reviewed at regular intervals. The full standard is described in how we choose hotels.
