SoprArno Suites

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"The Oltrarno's boho, artisanal vibe makes it Florence's hottest neighborhood, and the SoprArno—occupying the top three floors of a townhouse—fits right into the hipster landscape. Rooms are filled with fabulous vintage finds, retro furniture, and original artwork that play off the townhouse's original architectural elements, including exposed wooden beams. All rooms are individually themed; for example, Viaggiatore, which means traveler, has gorgeous framed maps alongside well-designed furniture and huge beds. More guest house than hotel, don't miss breakfast—an excellent buffet with fresh pastries, fruit, and expert coffee—which is served in the ground-level Sott’Arno café, which is owned by SoprArno team Betty Soldi and Matteo Perduca. A local favorite, it's known for its great panini and gets busy in the afternoons and evenings." - Nicky Swallow, Erica Firpo

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"The eclectic, bohemian, vintage-inspired style that’s currently all the rage in the US is also all the rage in Europe — and in Italy, where the word “vintage” covers several hundred more years of history, the resulting style is rich indeed." - Mark Fedeli

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"What's the story here? The Oltrarno's boho, artisanal vibe makes it Florence's hottest neighborhood, and the SoprArno—occupying the top three floors of a townhouse—fits right in. The suites have an Etsy-chic feel, with vintage finds and stylish decor. Nice. Who are we likely to see at this hotel? Those on the hunt for a funkier Florence. How's check-in? Everything was easy, friendly, and efficient. Great! And how are the rooms? They're filled with fabulous vintage finds, retro furniture, and original artwork that play off the townhouse's original architectural elements, including exposed wooden beams. All rooms are individually themed; for example, Viaggiatore ("Traveler") has gorgeous framed maps alongside well-designed furniture and huge beds. Any other little standout details in the room that caught your eye? Rooms have notebooks, shopping bags, Nespresso machines, and kettles. Bathrooms have rain showers, Bigelow products, excellent hair dryers, and robes and slippers. That sounds great. And what about dining options on-site? This isn't a hotel; rather, it's more like a guest house. Breakfast—an excellent buffet with fresh pastries, fruit, and expert coffee—is served in the ground-level Sott’Arno café, which is owned by SoprArno team Betty Soldi and Matteo Perduca. A local favorite, it's known for its great panini and gets busy in the afternoons and evenings. Any other recommendations for making the most of our stay? Betty Soldi is a fabulous calligraphist; she and her husband, Matteo, have an incredible eye. Definitely talk to them about what to do and see around town. We will. Bottom line: worth it, and why? These suites offer a great value and a look at the funkier boho scene in Florence." - Erica Firpo

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Laura Jacobs

Google

This space is so unique, well thought out and overall a great spot to base your trip to Florence out of. The breakfast in the morning was good and the staff was so helpful in providing recommendations for quality leather shops and booking last minute activities and spa services. We really enjoyed our stay here and definitely recommend it! You will not regret it. My only feedback is for management to keep some room fans on hand for those of us who are acclimated to using AC even in moderate temps (it's us Americans, guilty as charged, lol). The AC is all/nothing for the entire building. We totally understood and were not upset, but would have slept better if we were able to get a touch cooler. Leaving the windows open was not an option due to street noise. If road noise is an issue for you, request a room that faces the inside of the building/enclosed courtyard. Overall, a fantastic place!

Melanie

Google

This hotel is perfectly located: out of the crowd but close enough to the center. The room we had was very well decorated and as a general statement you can see the level of efforts spent in the rest of the hotel’s decoration. The Service was perfect from the first minute. Really appreciated to be able to check-in in autonomy. My only comment would be to address the noise issue in room 21 (we struggled to sleep the first nights as the room was facing the street and it becomes quite busy every day from 7.30am). I am not sure there is anything that can be done, (maybe double glazed windows?) as the building is maybe old but if there was a way to address the noise that would be fantastic. I will definitely come back to this place eyes closed and would recommend it to anyone!

Adam

Google

Our stay here was amazing. Upon arrival we were greeted with great service and knowledge of the area. The rooms are stunning and the location is perfect. Viviana made our stay extra special and we’d definitely come back.

Frederic Rose

Google

Be careful not to book a room on the street as it is a major thoroughfare for buses and there is not soundproofing. Rooms are each different, but it all fell a little dated. You easily hear everyone outside your room. Breakfast buffet is very average. There must be better places to stay in Florence at similar prices.

Isaac

Google

My partner fell ill several weeks ago, so we have had to cancel the entire trip regretfully. When we contacted customer service at the hotel, we were advised that the room booked was 'non-refundable', and our waiver request was rejected. The hotel was within its rights to reject the request indeed, but the significant issue here is we were contacted by customer service again yesterday regarding our plan of stay. They seem to have completely overlooked the cancellation request and the respective explanation we provided them weeks ago. The customer service team offered some 'kind' gesture that the room can be offered to 'relatives or friends'. However, this is not simply viable as I am from Italy! How would I get someone to book a holiday at the last minute to take advantage of the room that's already booked? The key issue here is the inflexibility and insensitivity demonstrated by their customer service, which is extremely poor and shocking. Worryingly, the previous response from the hotel was also deleted, which clearly shows some dishonesty right here. This experience seems to align with some of the poor reviews I have seen on Google. The hotel argued that we have had the option to book a 'refundable' room, but it was never our plan to cancel the holiday or the hotel room in the first place!

k smith (travellight)

Google

Extraordinarily quiet and we slept great! Loved our stay at this small boutique hotel. Room was enormous with a large sitting room, gigantic bedroom, big bathroom with fantastic shower (and the footed tub is in the bedroom, which we didn't use). The cute little balcony was an added touch, but we didn't use it since it was so hot outside and was not very shaded in the afternoon. We found the staff to be incredibly helpful before and during our stay. Brunella helped with restaurant recommendations and reservations weeks before our stay. We informed the hotel we would be dropping off bags in the morning, and they were kind to have our room ready early and the AC turned on. Viviana greeted us with a map and offered great and thorough, thoughtful information about buses, taxis and how to mail postcards. Speaking of the air conditioning, it was fantastic and a MUST in the Florence heat. We were not required to turn off the AC when leaving the room for the day and the housekeeper (fantastic, everything was so clean!) did not turn it off when she entered the room. That was a lifesaver for me and I appreciated it greatly. These big rooms would be impossible to cool quickly without consistent air conditioning. We slept very well in a cool room and comfortable bed. The design touches and commitment to funky art were fun. The location was perfect - easy access to the sights, but also walkable to non-touristy places. I highly recommend SoprArno Suites or another boutique hotel in this area instead of an Airbnb when staying in Florence - the service, information and attention to detail will make your stay in Florence more successful. It's a stressful city with so many tourists! Stay with locals who can help you craft an authentic experience.

David Ngo

Google

Great Hotel with individually styled suites. Rooms are big and comfortable. Attentive Staff, Leonardo has been great with all our queries about places to eat, etc. Great place to stay for exploring Florence. South of the river away from the busy central area. It is only a 10 minute walk to the centre. The rooms facing the main street might be noisy on weekend nights. Breakfast is nice continental buffet. Definitely a place to be away from the busy and touristy central area.

ginny m

Google

We booked three rooms and had the most delightful stay! I only wish we would have had more time to spend in the rooms, but we were so close to everything, we stayed busy. The decor is eclectic and so interesting. The rooms were very clean and we had maid service each day. The air conditioner was excellent, which was much appreciated after long, hot days of walking. The breakfast was delicious with freshly made coffee, pastries and meats/eggs/cheese. There was a gathering space just outside our rooms where we could sit and visit at the end of our day. |It can be very difficult to get taxis in Florence, but the hosts were super helpful in booking these each day, and even booked ahead for our early morning departure to the airport. I would recommend for anyone to stay here! It is convenient to Pitti Palace, Santo Spirito, and Ponte Vechhio...lots of great restaurants within walking distance, and very clean with amazing hosts.

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MICHELIN Guide Italy 2024 is unveiled today!

"The Italian selection includes the most beautiful hotels in the country, including secluded boutique and design hotels such as SoprArno Suites in Florence." - MICHELIN Guide

The Freshest Hotels in Florence

City Guide: Florence, Italy

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