Florence, ItalySan Marco
Ruby Bea Hotel Florence
Porticoed design palazzo
San Marco Florence, Italy
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Ruby HotelsPorticoed design palazzo
This 19th-century palazzo reinterprets Renaissance style with playful optical art and an easygoing, 24-hour cocktail bar.
What it’s good at
Notable
Convex mirror installations and vintage binoculars anchor a playful Renaissance perspective theme.
Listed
The 19th-century porticoed palazzo overlooks the tree-lined arcades of Piazza della Libertà.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the look is artful and edgy, Italian Renaissance with a modern twist, featuring sultry red velvet armchairs and displays of vintage binoculars in the lobby.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Piazza della Libertà sits just north of the historic center, a ten-minute walk from San Marco's monastery and botanical gardens.
The rooms
Compact rooms have hardwood floors and glass rain showers, with soundproofing that blocks out the busy piazza below.
Ruby Bea 24-Hour Bar
The marble counter serves barista coffee and pastries each morning, shifting to regional wines and schiacciate after dark.
At the table
The courtyard terrace sits sheltered under a pergola, offering open-air seating for drinks among potted Mediterranean greenery.
How it began
Beatrice Portinari, Dante Alighieri's Florentine muse, gives the hotel its name and inspires the glowing neon sign above the bar.
Florence
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Our shorthand
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.