Santo Spirito Florence, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Artisan palazzo atelier
Restored frescoes meet mid-century flea-market finds and bespoke local brass across the upper floors of an eighteenth-century palazzo.
“each room is a mix of periods, pieces and styles, with commissioned artworks to boot.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored eighteenth-century frescoes meet mid-century furnishings, custom metalwork, and freestanding bathtubs overlooking Florentine terracotta rooftops.
Notable
Occupying the upper levels of an eighteenth-century palazzo on historic Via dei Serragli, surrounded by centuries of Florentine craft.
Notable
Set in Florence's artisan quarter, featuring custom fixtures crafted in collaboration with local bronze workshop Il Bronzetto.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
a stylish and eclectic 14-room bed and breakfast, conceived by no less illustrious a team than Francesco Maestrelli, Matteo & Marco Perduca, and Betty Soldi
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Via dei Serragli in the artisan district, independent craft workshops and quiet trattorias lead toward the river.
The rooms
Individually styled interiors combine antique wallpaper with vintage lighting, while select King bedrooms feature roll-top bathtubs overlooking terracotta rooftops.
Restaurant
Breakfast salon and lounge
Mornings bring Tuscan prosciutto, handmade cakes, and barista coffee served over marble-topped tables under exposed ceiling beams.
How it began
The eighteenth-century palazzo sits below a mirror-clad rooftop studio once occupied by American textile designer Susan Nevelson.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.