Santa Maria Novella Florence, Italy
Renovated
2011
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
MarriottRenaissance riverside salon
Palazzo grandeur sets the tone, where guests gather beneath soaring chandeliers for the dusk champagne sabrage ritual.
“Rooms are just as richly decorated as expected — they are grand, gilded, brocaded spaces where your imagination can easily transport you back in time.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated round-the-clock butler service pairs with Frette-dressed four-poster beds.
Remarkable
A fifteenth-century Brunelleschi palazzo along the Arno, with restored Renaissance frescoes throughout.
Remarkable
Hosting royalty on Piazza Ognissanti since 1866 with continuous grand hotel traditions.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
US Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
A stylish Florentine palazzo originally planned by Brunelleschi, with tastefully furnished and elegant interiors.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The entrance opens onto Piazza Ognissanti on the Arno, just a ten-minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio.
The rooms
Rooms have coffered or frescoed ceilings with rich brocades, and river-facing balconies look straight over the Arno.
The spa suites
Private spa suites have their own hammams and Jacuzzis, with treatments developed alongside myBlend.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Winter Garden serves Tuscan dishes beneath courtyard arches, and Café Ginori pours afternoon tea on heritage porcelain.
From the moment you step into the grand lobby, you’ll be greeted with hand-painted frescoes, Murano-blown glass, and crystal chandeliers framing the space with theatrical ease.
How it began
The 1432 private residence became a luxury hotel in 1866, quickly welcoming royal guests such as Queen Victoria.
Good to know
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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.