The St. Regis Florence vs Hotel Alessandra
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The St. Regis Florence ranks significantly higher than Hotel Alessandra. The St. Regis Florence ranks #7 in Florence with approval from 11 sources including Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
The St. Regis Florence
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Piazza Ognissanti 1, 50123 Florence
From $344 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Luxurious and exclusive."
Concierge
"Starwood has nailed the new luxury spirit with some finesse in this intimately opulent makeover of Florence's former Grand Hotel."
Star Service
"Originally constructed by Brunelleschi prior to Columbus' maiden voyage, the St. Regis resounds with a refined traditionalism rewound for demanding modern-day travelers."
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Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Formerly the Grand Hotel Firenze, this 15th-century landmark reopened as the St. Regis Florence in 2011 following a multimillion-dollar renovation of the entire building."
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Luxury
"One of Florence's iconic hotels, The St. Regis oozes elegance and old-world charm."
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Hotel Alessandra
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Borgo SS. Apostoli, 17, 50123 Florence
From $94 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Frommer's
"This old-fashioned pensione in a 1507 palazzo just off the river charges little for its simple comfort and kind hospitality. The rooms differ greatly in size and style."
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DK Eyewitness
"Located on the second and third floors of a 16th-century building, this central hotel, with its vaulted ceilings, retains an aura of grandeur."
Rough Guide
"An unpretentious and very good two-star with 27 rooms [nearly all with bathroom] occupying a sixteenth-century palazzo and furnished in a mixture of antique and modern styles."
Fodor's
"An aura of grandeur pervades these clean, ample rooms a block from the Ponte Vecchio."
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Oyster
Budget
"A great location on a pedestrian-only street a short walk from... the Uffizi Gallery. A friendly staff and helpful concierge contribute to the warm atmosphere."
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