Florence, ItalySanta Maria Novella
Room Mate Collection Isabella, Florence
Storied literary palazzina
Santa Maria Novella Florence, Italy
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Room MateStoried literary palazzina
Once a lodging for visiting writers and composers, it now runs like a discreet townhouse centered around an honesty bar.
What it’s good at
Notable
A nineteenth-century palazzina where Dostoevsky slept, above Guccio Gucci's original 1921 workshop.
Listed
Vibrant contemporary palettes and custom millwork update the building's tall nineteenth-century rooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Palazzo Strozzi sits just steps away, and the Arno is a short stroll past the street's fashion flagships.
The rooms
Rooms retain their tall nineteenth-century ceilings, updated with bold contemporary colors and tailored millwork.
At the table
Breakfast tables sit among mint trellises and striped chairs, opening through an archway into the parlor lounge.
How it began
George Eliot stayed here in 1860 while researching Romola, and a plaque beside the entrance marks her visit.
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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.