Palazzo Vecchietti
Florence, Italy
San Giovanni
Vibe
Check in over prosecco in a quiet residential salon, tucked discreetly away from the bustling shopping streets below.
“Florentine noble redoubt”
Michele Bönan interiors blending original stone cornices with custom striped rugs, cashmere throws, and hidden Boffi kitchenettes.
Fourteen expansive suites offer Ortigia bath products, attentive concierge service, and leisurely breakfast delivered to your bed.
A 1578 Renaissance palace reshaped by Giambologna, retaining ancient Byzantine tower fragments and medieval fireplaces.
On Via degli Strozzi, steps from Piazza della Repubblica and the designer boutiques along Via de' Tornabuoni.
“once you’re inside one of its luxe and elegant Michele Bonan–designed rooms and suites, shutting out the hustle and the bustle will be the work of a moment.”
Rooms
Suites pair subtle gray tones with concealed kitchenettes, while signature apartments feature private Turkish baths and rooftop terraces.
“The location is just steps from Piazza della Repubblica, and the Duomo and prime-shopping street Via Tornabuoni are a short walk further.”
Backstory
Dating to the sixteenth century, the noble residence still displays an ancient exterior satyr statue and medieval stone fireplaces.
“Palazzo Vecchietti feels more like chic serviced apartments than a hotel – particularly if you book a one-bedroom suite (some even have small fireplaces).”
Eat & drink
The third-floor salon serves family-style breakfasts of fresh pastries and smoked salmon around a large communal table.
The neighborhood
Palazzo Strozzi sits directly across the street, with Piazza della Repubblica and high-fashion boutiques just steps away.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.