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Riva Lofts Florence vs Brunelleschi Hotel

Riva Lofts Florence and Hotel Brunelleschi are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Brunelleschi ranks slightly better than Riva Lofts Florence. Hotel Brunelleschi ranks #12 in Florence with approval from 8 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin Guide and Oyster.

Riva Lofts Florence
Riva Lofts Florence
7 / 10
Via Baccio Bandinelli 98, 50142 Florence
From $81 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 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." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This collection of self-contained suites overlooks the river on one side and the Cascine park on the other."
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
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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
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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
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