Riva Lofts Florence vs Hotel Alba Palace
Riva Lofts Florence and Hotel Alba Palace are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Riva Lofts Florence ranks marginally better than Hotel Alba Palace. Riva Lofts Florence comes in at 81 with recommendations from 9 sources including Concierge, Mr & Mrs Smith and Travel + Leisure.
Riva Lofts Florence
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Via Baccio Bandinelli 98, 50142 Florence
From $81 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"This former factory on the southern bank of the Arno was Nardi's private studio until he decided to turn it into one of Italy's most original design hotels."
Travel + Leisure
"Take a Tuscan country house that just happens to be at the gates of Florence, renovate it with post-modern minimalist chic into eight studio apartments, and you have Riva Lofts."
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DK Eyewitness
"This collection of self-contained suites overlooks the river on one side and the Cascine park on the other."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Designed by Florentine architect Claudio Nardi, this striking eight-room property... is a fresh counterpart to the city’s more prevalent traditional design."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"A hip, laid-back home-from-home with a house-party feel and a location that is as off-beat as the hotel itself."
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Hotel Alba Palace
Via della Scala, 22/38r, 50123 Florence
From $60 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This is an affordable, family friendly hotel that provides comfortable accommodations and a convenient location just two short blocks from the train station and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"In a convenient location near Santa Maria Novella Station, the mid-range Hotel Alba Palace is a mid-range hotel is walking distance to several of Florence’s top attractions."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This is one of the world's greatest museums."
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