Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

"A charming Two Key hotel in Florence with an excellent Italian fine dining restaurant named Il Palagio." - The MICHELIN Guide

"Housed in a pair of historic properties slathered in Renaissance sculptural friezes and Baroque frescoes, the Four Seasons would probably be open for guided tours today if it were not a hotel. But this 115-room grande dame, located a short walk from the Duomo in Florence’s quiet University district, wears its opulence lightly. The 11-acre landscaped park, whose current design dates back to the 19th century, separates the main Palazzo della Gherardesca building from the hotel’s Palazzo del Nero annex and is a leafy joy. An autumn 2024 makeover of Palazzo del Nero has raised the 36-room outlier from Cinderella to sassy princess, thanks also to Bar Berni, its cool new vermouth bar, and Onde seafood restaurant. From $1,084. —Lee Marshall" - CNT Editors

"A Renaissance palace in the city’s largest private garden. The Four Seasons Hotel Firenze offers luxurious accommodations and services in a historical setting." - Erica Firpo, Laura Itzkowitz

"Located in the historic Palazzo della Gherardesca, this luxury hotel features extensive landscaped gardens, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa, and top-notch service. Accommodations include elegant suites and a variety of wellness offerings." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Housed in a pair of historic properties slathered in Renaissance sculptural friezes and Baroque frescoes, the Four Seasons would probably be open for guided tours today if it were not a hotel. But this 115-room grande dame, located a short walk from the Duomo in Florence’s quiet University district, wears its opulence lightly. The 11-acre landscaped park, whose current design dates back to the 19th century, separates the main Palazzo della Gherardesca building from the hotel’s Palazzo del Nero annex and is a leafy joy. An autumn 2024 makeover of Palazzo del Nero has raised the 36-room outlier from Cinderella to sassy princess, thanks also to Bar Berni, its cool new vermouth bar, and Onde seafood restaurant. From $1,084. —Lee Marshall" - Nicky Swallow, Erica Firpo