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The St. Regis Florence vs Hotel Degli Orafi

Both The St. Regis Florence and Hotel Degli Orafi are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The St. Regis Florence scores significantly higher than Hotel Degli Orafi. The St. Regis Florence scores 88 with praise from 11 publications such as Afar Magazine, Star Service and Hideaway Report.

The St. Regis Florence
The St. Regis Florence
8 / 10
Piazza Ognissanti 1, 50123 Florence
From $344 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Luxurious and exclusive."
Concierge Concierge
"Starwood has nailed the new luxury spirit with some finesse in this intimately opulent makeover of Florence's former Grand Hotel."
Star Service 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"One of Florence's iconic hotels, The St. Regis oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
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Hotel Degli Orafi
Hotel Degli Orafi
7 / 10
Lungarno degli Archibusieri, 4, 50121 Florence
From $167 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"Low off-season rates are a bargain, but even in high season the optimistic prices manage to eke out a sense of value. This old-school Italian inn is more engaging than it is elegant." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A key scene in A Room with a View was shot in this pensione, which is today a luxury hotel adorned with chintz and marble." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Overlooking the Ponte Vecchio, the 42-room Hotel Degli Orafi offers a prime location for travelers seeking easy access to Florence’s prime attractions." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"There’s something warm and reassuring about the hotel’s slightly cluttered antique décor and it has a couple of ace cards up its sleeve." Full review