Hotel Orto De Medici vs Riva Lofts Florence
Both Hotel Orto De Medici and Riva Lofts Florence are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Riva Lofts Florence scores slightly higher than Hotel Orto De Medici. Riva Lofts Florence is ranked #26 in Florence with recommendations from 9 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Hotel Orto De Medici
Via San Gallo, 30, 50129 Florence
From $124 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Ten minutes on foot from the Duomo, and five from the Accademia, this mid-19th century building has large frescoes in its lounges and breakfast room."
Star Service
"This small, well-priced boutique-hotel holds up well under scrutiny, with a free breakfast served in a lovely conservatory room, a well-trained staff and commendable maintenance."
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Rough Guide
"A 31-room frescoed and antique-furnished three-star, occupying a quiet palazzo in the university area."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The boutique, mid-range Hotel Orto De Medici is located incentral Florence, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, public transportation, and popular attractions."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Redefines elegance with its majestic high ceilings, chic oyster-grey colour scheme and contemporary furnishings, offset to perfection by the historic palazzo in which it languishes."
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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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