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Palazzo dal Borgo vs The St. Regis Florence

Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The St. Regis Florence is the choice of most writers compared to Palazzo dal Borgo Hotel Aprile. The St. Regis Florence scores 82 with approval from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Michelin Guide.

Palazzo dal Borgo
Palazzo dal Borgo
7 / 10
Via della Scala, 6, 50123 Florence
From $86 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The friendly Aprile fills a semi-restored 15th-century palazzo on this busy hotel-laden street near the station." Full review
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The street noise gets through even the double glazing, so light sleepers will want to request a room off the road.
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Every bedroom is different in this gorgeous 15th-century palazzo: some have original frescoes, and some overlook an inner courtyard or the cloisters of Santa Maria Novella."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Hotel Palazzo Dal Borgo Aprile is a family-run hotel in a Renaissance building." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Once owned by the Medici, this palazzo features frescoed ceilings, period paintings and spacious rooms."
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Ask for a room overlooking the courtyard since the streets can be quite noisy.
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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