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The Place Firenze

The Place Firenze

Central Station area, Florence

Opened 2003   Renovated 2021   $$$$

“Florentine townhouse salon”

Luxe Design Local
Central

MICHELIN Guide · Forbes Travel Guide · Condé Nast Traveler

The Place Firenze — vibe

Vibe

Staff treat you like a visiting friend in a Florentine-owned townhouse facing Santa Maria Novella.

“Florentine townhouse salon”

Luxe

Bespoke townhouse service with personalized concierge attention and refined residential suites.

Design

Elegant Florentine townhouse interiors crafted by Luigi Fragola Architects with custom furnishings.

Local

Florentine artisan partnerships and cultural programming rooted in Santa Maria Novella.

Central

Fronting the historic piazza, steps from the central station.

The Place Firenze — rooms

Rooms

Interiors feature clean lines inspired by Renaissance geometry, tailored with fabrics crafted by local Florentine artisans.

Backstory

First opened in 2003, a comprehensive 2021 renovation drew inspiration from Leon Battista Alberti's nearby basilica facade.

The neighborhood

Set directly on Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, you are minutes from the main train station and central sights.

“Even the negroni, here, is elevated to a hyper-local art form — among The Place’s unique propositions is a masterclass on the mythical cocktail.” 
MICHELIN Guide · 1 Key
“Designed as a luxurious but comfortable urban townhouse, THE PLACE Firenze is nestled in a corner of Piazza Santa Maria Novella and serves as Florence’s answer to friendly, stylish elegance.” 
Forbes Travel Guide · VERIFIED LUXURY
“The idea: Hospitality Experience (an Italian-owned collection of hotels and resorts) founded The Place of Wonders, which provides resources for Italian students to continue their education fueled by fees from exclusive guest experiences offered at The Place Firenze.” 
Condé Nast Traveler · Bright Ideas in Travel 2023 · 2023

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