Riva Lofts Florence vs ?

"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."

"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

"This collection of self-contained suites overlooks the river on one side and the Cascine park on the other."

"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

"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