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San Firenze Suites & Spa
4 out of 5
Piazza di San Firenze, 3/A, Florence, FI
Free cancellation
HK$1,271
per night
Jan 19 - Jan 20
4.8/5Exceptional! (606 reviews)

"The location of the hotel is terrific. Staff are friendly and helpful."…"

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2019

San Firenze Suites & Spa
Ponte Vecchio Suites & Spa
4 out of 5
via De' Belfredelli, 9, Florence, FI
Free cancellation
HK$1,093
per night
Jan 20 - Jan 21
4.7/5Exceptional! (724 reviews)

"I like the costumer service of the staff,and the way they deal with guess"…"

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2019

Ponte Vecchio Suites & Spa
Firenze Number Nine Wellness Hotel
4 out of 5
Via dei Conti, 9, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$891
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
4.7/5Exceptional! (821 reviews)

"Staff is both professional and friendly. They also always have a ready attitude to help with recommendations and suggestions."…"

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2019

Firenze Number Nine Wellness Hotel
Cellai Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Via 27 Aprile 14, 52r, Florence, FI
HK$827
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
3.9/5Very Good! (540 reviews)

"It was a lovely hotel. Clean and the staff were amazing."…"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2019

Cellai Boutique Hotel
Hotel Home Florence
4 out of 5
Piazza Piave, 3, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$634
per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12
4.3/5Excellent! (373 reviews)

"We loved the location. They were all very friendly. I have never had breakfast by candlelight before so that was interesting. I didn’t like that the eggs were always cold. Ick! They could benefit to scrub the mould out of the bathroom showers. Ick ick! But overall was great"…"

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2019

Hotel Home Florence
J.K. Place Firenze
5 out of 5
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 7, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$3,244
per night
Jan 1 - Jan 2
4.8/5Exceptional! (149 reviews)

"Tremendous and friendly staff in intimate 5-star boutique hotel. We spent 5 nights. Great location and experience from arrival through departure."…"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2019

J.K. Place Firenze
Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Via Dei Servi 2, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$1,072
per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6
4.8/5Exceptional! (268 reviews)

"Our stay at the Palazzo Niccolini was fabulous. The views of the Duomo out our wind"…"

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2019

Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Borghese Palace Art Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Ghibellina, 174r, Florence, FI
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4.2/5Very Good! (281 reviews)

"The staff was amazing. Great breakfast. Small room and bathroom."…"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2019

Borghese Palace Art Hotel
Porcellino Gallery
Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, 4, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$695
per night
Jan 26 - Jan 27
4.5/5Wonderful! (142 reviews)

"The location was excellent walkable distance to everywhere. Christopher was excellent from the check in, the morning breakfasts, to the check out. Very clean. The morning breakfast buffet that was included was excellent. The hotel was hard to find very limited signage."…"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2019

Porcellino Gallery
Casa Howard
18, Via della Scala, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$500
per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13
4.1/5Very Good! (216 reviews)

"The palazzo is stunning and the way the owners have put it together it makes it work as a home away from home."…"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2019

Casa Howard
Continentale - Lungarno Collection
4 out of 5
Vicolo Dell Oro 6r, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$1,995
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
4.6/5Exceptional! (505 reviews)

"Construction going on. Noisy in the morning........."…"

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2019

Continentale - Lungarno Collection
Room Mate Isabella
4 out of 5
Via Dei Tornabuoni 13, Florence, FI
HK$712
per night
Jan 19 - Jan 20
4.5/5Wonderful! (766 reviews)

"Great location, friendly staff. Loved having a window that looked over the bustle below."…"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2019

Room Mate Isabella
Gallery Hotel Art - Lungarno Collection
4 out of 5
Vicolo dell'Oro 5, Florence, FI
HK$1,582
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
4.5/5Wonderful! (634 reviews)

"The Gallery hotel is perfectly situated in Florence, reasonably priced, and provides exceptional service. The hotel is walking distance to almost every major attraction in Florence, but still feels secluded and private. The hotel is located on a side street with little traffic and steps from the ..."…"

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2019

Gallery Hotel Art - Lungarno Collection
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
4 out of 5
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, Florence, FI
HK$943
per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13
4.7/5Exceptional! (1,488 reviews)

"We absolutely loved staying here! We were there over Christmas and the staff helped us find reservations for dinner and gave recommendations for what would be open. They gave us Prosecco our first night to welcome us to Florence and breakfast was amazing. Cannot say enough good things about this ..."…"

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2019

Hotel Santa Maria Novella
J And J Historic House Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Mezzo 20, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$841
per night
Jan 17 - Jan 18
4.2/5Excellent! (375 reviews)

"The staff was amazing. Great breakfast every morning. The only negative thing was the heat didn’t work good and our breakers would blow. But overall it was awesome. The people is what makes it."…"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2019

J And J Historic House Hotel
NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa
5 out of 5
Via Porta Rossa 19, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$1,306
per night
Jan 29 - Jan 30
4.7/5Exceptional! (1,123 reviews)

"My stay was absolutely amazing. No complaints at all. Great location,staff was very attentive,room was gorgeous,breakfast was out of this world. I’m heading back to Florence soon and I’ll be staying there again."…"

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2019

NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa
Palazzo Guicciardini
via Santo Spirito 14, First floor, Florence, FI
HK$919
per night
Jan 20 - Jan 21
4.6/5Exceptional! (74 reviews)
amazing

"we just loved this place and the ppl are so well informed and ready to advise.also loved the cakes and breads which they bake in house.great deco too."…"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2019

Palazzo Guicciardini
Villa Cora
5 out of 5
Viale Machiavelli 18, Florence, FI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
HK$2,524
per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7
4.9/5Exceptional! (350 reviews)

"In an almost dream-like location, Villa Cora is an exceptional place to stay when visiting Florence, Italy. The property presents like a museum. Walls and ceilings reflecting the artistic beauty of Florence. Each room, modernized of course, still retains the feeling of a Medici palace. Breakfasts...more ..."…"

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2019

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What is the definition of a boutique hotel?

 

Florence boutique hotels pride themselves on being unique. They are typically small properties that are independently run or part of a small chain, with a strong personality and attention to detail, creating a more immersive and memorable experience for guests than the average hotel.

Size: Boutique hotels usually have less than 100 rooms. Sometimes as few as 10. Due to the small size, guests tend to get more attentive service and flexibility with special requests.

Guestrooms: Often fitted with luxury bedding, upscale bathrooms, premium toiletries and added unique touches. It’s common to find each room in a boutique hotel looks different.

Ambience: You’ll find distinctive decor and luxury artwork in every space from the lobby, to restaurants to guestrooms, often influenced by the local community or made by local artisans. There’s likely to be several welcoming communal spaces.

Food: Some boutique hotels have a gourmet restaurant or cafe. In-room amenities may include a good coffee machine and interesting minibar selection.

Local community: Many boutique hotels support local businesses and involve the local community. Some boutique hotels are heritage hotels that preserve a cultural significance.

 

How many rooms does a Florence boutique hotel have?

 

Small and stylish is the general rule. Boutique hotels tend to have between 10 - 100 rooms and suites.

Many boutique hotels will feature guest rooms with individual decor or themes, meaning each room looks different.

 

What is the difference between a Florence boutique hotel and a regular hotel?

 

The main differences come from size, design and individuality.

Additionally, boutique hotels tend to incorporate Intricate designs, standout art pieces, involvement with the local community, and more inviting communal spaces free of crowds. All of these together with more flexible and attentive service, creates a more memorable experience for guests than a regular hotel affords.

Size and Identity: Florence boutique hotels are smaller, often with less than a hundred guestrooms. Most are independently owned, which gives them the freedom to express a strong unique character -- often chic and luxurious, sometimes quirky or historic. The unique decor and attention to upscale details features centrally in boutique hotels, whereas regular hotels might be more focused on function to cater to more guests.

Design and Individuality: Every space in a Florence boutique hotel is often designed to be not only beautiful, but interesting and engaging for guests. No generic hotel art in sight. Where large chain hotels tend to have similar decor across their properties, boutique hotels are more likely to go for one-of-a-kind effect. They may even incorporate local influences or craftsmanship. It’s also common for each guestroom to look completely different than the next.

Experience: The smaller size and independence of a Florence boutique hotel allows staff to offer a more personal experience to guests compared to most other hotels. Larger hotels have to cater widely to many guests spread across a bigger property; hotel chains need to be consistent, sensible and similar across all properties in the brand; other small hotels aren’t necessarily concerned with all the frills and luxury facilities. In contrast, at boutique hotels are able to focus on a small number of guests and offer fresh 4-star and 5-star amenities.

 

Is a boutique hotel the same as a luxury hotel?

 

No. Some boutique hotels are classed as luxury hotels, while others are not.

A boutique hotel must be small, whereas luxury hotels can be of any size. They are usually much larger, with hundreds of rooms. Boutique hotels are often independently-run or part of small boutique chain. Majority of luxury hotels are part of large international hotel chains. There are many luxury hotels that are not boutiques.

Not all boutique hotels are luxury hotels, but many are. A luxury Florence boutique hotel will likely be fitted with luxury amenities like premium bedding, artisan toiletries and in-room conveniences, upscale decor and expensive furniture. It may also have a gourmet restaurant on-site.

 

Are Florence boutique hotels expensive?

 

Not necessarily. The price of boutique hotels varies. Some boutique hotels are expensive to stay in, but others are not.

Most Florence boutique hotels are independent and have upscale amenities. They are also committed to high-quality, attentive guest services. Together, this creates a luxury experience. Therefore it's not uncommon to find boutique hotels classed as luxury hotels with higher rates.

However, there are often affordable boutique hotels too. Especially when they are located outside the tourist hotspots and away from the hotel chains, you might find beautiful boutique hotels that are cheaper. Hotel chains also mean a consistent level of service and guests pay for that brand experience. Boutique hotels are independent and may in fact be cheaper. So it really depends on the hotel and the destination.