Map

Hotel Pendini vs Brunelleschi Hotel

Hotel Pendini and Hotel Brunelleschi are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Pendini is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Brunelleschi. Hotel Pendini ranks #49 in Florence with recommendations from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, oyster.com and EuroCheapo.

Hotel Pendini
Hotel Pendini
7 / 10
Via degli Strozzi 2, 50129 Florence
From $196 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
show all amenities
Frommer's Frommer's
"Built during the heyday of the 1880s. ... The entrance is not very welcoming...but it is clean and a great value for the location." Full review
i
The rather large accommodations on the piazza have the best views...but they also pose a real risk of a noisy night.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Very much part of city history, the Pendini opened in 1879 as an upmarket pensione – hence the giant 'Pensione Pendini' lettering dominating its privileged facade on Piazza della..." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Elegant rooms are ensconced in lovely floral wallpaper and outfitted with modern comforts... a good breakfast buffet with hot and cold items is included." Full review
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Pendini is a lovely old fashioned place, offers nicely decorated rooms overlooking the buzzing Piazza della Repubblica in the heart of Florence, several with great panoramic views." Full review
Brunelleschi Hotel
Brunelleschi Hotel
8 / 10
Piazza Santa Elisabetta 3, Via De Calzaioli, 50122 Florence
From $220 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
show all amenities
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This hotel with welcoming guestrooms boasts a small museum with Roman remains."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"While it may lack the sophistication of some of Florence's other upscale sleeps, this hotel has two outstanding features." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Brunelleschi is a historic boutique property that's on the higher end of the price scale -- for good reason." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Named for the Italian Renaissance architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi, this historic property in the heart of Florence occupies the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In short, this is one of the loveliest design hotels in Florence, and views of the Duomo from the best rooms are nothing short of spectacular." Full review
Show All Reviews