Florence

Seven years of restoration have turned this 15th-century palazzo in Florence's center into a luxury hotel where no two guest rooms are alike. — Fodor's

This centrally located Rocco Forte Collection property is the only one of Florence’s five-star hotels that manages to preserve its grand hotel cachet while seeming fresh, hip and artsy. — The Telegraph

Portrait Firenze was built in the 1950s, amid the city’s second heyday as a center of cinema and high fashion. — Afar Magazine

One of central Florence's best small hotels, the Helvetia & Bristol has had a distinguished history, with Stravinsky, Gabriele d'Annunzio, Pirandello, and Bertrand Russell among its past guests. — Concierge

Recently-restored grand dame housed in a Brunelleschi-designed palace with a fleet of Bentleys for exploring Florence at the ready. — Jetsetter

One of the most appealing of Florence·sdesigner hotels occupies afine eighteenth-century building on Piazza Santa Maria Novella. — Rough Guide

The first choice for travelers who prefer smaller hotels but don't want to sacrifice top-class personal service and supercentral location. — Concierge

In a beautiful but boisterous location one block north of the Santa Croce Church, a 10-to-15-minute walk from the Duomo or the Arno, this is a petite patrician palace with elegantly restored interiors. — Star Service

Once a slightly dour traditional address, the rightly-proud owners of this exceptional lodge have transformed it into the one of the most sophisticated addresses in the city. — Star Service

This masterpiece of Old World style and hospitality occupies a lavishly restored villa near Fiesole, three miles from Florence. — Hideaway Report

Occupying a storybook stone tower and medieval church built over ancient Roman baths, the Hotel Brunelleschi simply oozes history. — The Telegraph

The real calling cards of the Continentale are its impeccable service, neither overfamiliar nor overformal, and its panoramic rooftop chill-out terrace. — Concierge

This 15th-century palace is a chic home-from-home. All suites feature full kitchens, marble bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and butler service. — DK Eyewitness

Since its construction in 1870 by architect Pietro Comparini Villa Cora has been known as the most beautiful residence in Florence. — Afar Magazine

This elegant hotel was built to offer accommodation to local political figures. It boasts a tranquil, comfortable atmosphere and has retained much of its traditional charm. — Michelin Guide

If you're looking for a room with a view, stop here, where just about every one has a window that frames the awe-inspiring Duomo or the Arno (some even have small terraces). — Fodor's

This place arrived on the scene with the kind of quality and attention to detail usually reserved for the Ferragamos' small cast of hip high-end hotels nearer the Arno. — Star Service

The Oltrarno's boho, artisanal vibe makes it Florence's hottest neighborhood, and these super-stylish suites fit right into the hipster landscape. — Condé Nast Traveler

A shuttle bus runs every hour to and from the center of Florence, but the place is so peaceful, you might not want to bother. — Fodor's

The name of this central Florence hotel pinpoints its remit: to act as a hotel and art gallery at the same time. — The Telegraph