The best luxury hotel in Florence in 2026 is the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, followed by The St. Regis and Portrait Firenze. This guide ranks ten luxury stays across Florence and its hills and flags what is new in 2026.
| Rank | Hotel | Area | 2026 status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons Hotel Firenze | Borgo Pinti, near the Duomo | Open |
| 2 | The St. Regis Florence | Piazza Ognissanti, on the Arno | Open |
| 3 | Portrait Firenze | Lungarno Acciaiuoli, by the Ponte Vecchio | Open |
| 4 | Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte hotel | Piazza della Repubblica | Open |
| 5 | The Westin Excelsior Florence | Piazza Ognissanti, on the Arno | Open |
| 6 | Villa Il Salviatino | Fiesole hills, above Florence | Open |
| 7 | J.K. Place Firenze | Piazza Santa Maria Novella | Open |
| 8 | Grand Hotel Villa Medici | Via del Prato | Open |
| 9 | Palazzo Vecchietti | Via degli Strozzi 4 | Open |
| 10 | Riva Lofts | Via Baccio Bandinelli 98, left bank of the Arno | Open |
How we ranked them
We weigh historic setting, service level and location first, then design and facilities. We checked hotel sites and listings where we could and say so when we could not. Rates change by season, so we quote prices only where we saw them.
1. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Still our number one. The Four Seasons occupies two restored 15th-century buildings, Palazzo della Gherardesca and the former Conventino, with 116 rooms and suites and a private park. Its restaurant Il Palagio holds a Michelin star.
Reported rates vary widely by source and season, from roughly €1,000 to well over $1,800 a night, so check live prices for your dates.
2. The St. Regis Florence
A grand palazzo on the Arno with frescoed rooms, chandeliers and 24 hour butler service. It remains the city’s classic address for old-world service.
The same investor bought it together with the Westin Excelsior next door, and Marriott kept operating both under their brand names.
3. Portrait Firenze
An all-suite hotel from the Lungarno Collection that put contemporary design and river views next to the Ponte Vecchio. It earns third place for a distinctly un-hotel feel.
We could not retrieve its official page this session, so confirm the current suite count and rates with the hotel.
4. Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte hotel
Part of the Rocco Forte collection since 1997 and ideally placed on Piazza della Repubblica, a short walk from the Duomo. Choose it if you want to be in the center who want to be in the center and walk everywhere.
Check the hotel for current room counts and rates.
5. The Westin Excelsior Florence
A 171 room riverside palace that listings show as renovated most recently in 2025. It offers meeting space and a classic Florentine setting.
Scale and location are its strengths rather than boutique intimacy, hence the mid-table rank.
6. Villa Il Salviatino
A 14th-century villa in the hills with city views, gardens and a Renaissance interior. Pick it for a retreat above the city rather than a stay in the crowded center.
The villa has changed its web address to salviatino.com. We did not verify the suite count, so check current numbers.
7. J.K. Place Firenze
A small townhouse hotel that feels like a private home, with fireplaces and a personal concierge approach. A long-time favorite with design-minded travelers.
We could not open its official page, so verify the current room count and rates.
8. Grand Hotel Villa Medici
An 18th-century palazzo with a garden and classical interiors. Room counts and rates were not re-verified this session, so check the hotel directly.
9. Palazzo Vecchietti
A small residence-style hotel between Palazzo Strozzi and Piazza della Repubblica, about 200 meters from Via de’ Tornabuoni. The hotel’s site lists Deluxe rooms, Suites and the Premier Suite named for Leonardo da Vinci.
Intimate, central and shopping-friendly. Rates are on its booking page.
10. Riva Lofts
A loft-style property on the left bank of the Arno, a short distance from the center, with an on-site restaurant (RIVA-K, open Wednesday to Sunday). This is the most contemporary choice on our list.
Being further out than the others, it suits guests who like design and a quieter neighborhood over walking distance to the Duomo.
New luxury hotels in Florence for 2026 and 2027
- La Réserve Firenze: six serviced apartments in a restored 15th-century palazzo on Via Santo Spirito in Oltrarno, reported for a 2026 opening (sources give June and October dates).
- Borgo Pignano Florence: a 32 room estate in a restored 15th-century villa on Montughi Hill, reported for 2026.
- W Florence: reported open, with 119 rooms. Design-led rather than classical.
- Capella Florence: reported for 2027.
These are new, so we have not ranked them yet. For a palace stay today, the Four Seasons remains the benchmark: a palace hotel set in a Renaissance building.
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FAQ
What is the best luxury hotel in Florence?
Our pick is the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze: 116 rooms and suites in two restored 15th-century buildings, a private park and a Michelin-starred restaurant, Il Palagio.
Which Florence luxury hotel is on the Arno?
The St. Regis and The Westin Excelsior face the river on Piazza Ognissanti, and Portrait Firenze is by the Ponte Vecchio.
Where should I stay for the Duomo and shopping?
Hotel Savoy on Piazza della Repubblica and Palazzo Vecchietti on Via degli Strozzi are both a short walk from the Duomo and the high-end shops.
Which luxury hotel is outside the city center?
Villa Il Salviatino sits in the hills above Florence in Fiesole, with views over the city.
What new luxury hotels are opening in Florence?
La Réserve Firenze and Borgo Pignano Florence are reported for 2026, W Florence is reported open, and Capella Florence is reported for 2027.
How much do luxury hotels in Florence cost?
Rates vary by season. Reported figures for the Four Seasons range from about €1,000 to over $1,800 a night, so check live prices for your dates.
How we put this list together
We checked hotel websites, operator announcements and current listings, and re-ranked on our own criteria. Where a page would not open we say so in the entry, so confirm details before you book.
Last updated: October 2026.
