Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Florence
Expert reviews
“The Four Seasons in Florence feels more like a sprawling Tuscan country estate than a hotel in the heart of a bustling metropolis.For starters, it’s built within Giardino della Gherardesca — Florence’s largest private garden, spanning 11 acres.”
“You’d never guess that the unassuming walls of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, which lies just outside of Florence’s city center, hide a sumptuous Renaissance-era palace. But upon entering hotel, you’ll find a big hint, an enclosed loggia circled with a frieze that dates back to after 1473. Sit on one of the plush sofas to admire the 12 bas-relief sections depicting mythological stories with a statue towering in the middle of the light-filled space.”
“Florence’s most lavish hotel is housed in a magnificent Renaissance palazzo and set in 11 acres of mature gardens. Well-removed from the tourist hordes, it offers superb resort facilities and the sort of polished service you would expect from the Four Seasons brand.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Great service
- Amazing hotel
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This five-star hotel is located on 99 Borgo Pinti San Marco in the famous Santissima Annunziata district of Florence. The hotel offers luxury accommodation and room options for visitors in the city looking to enjoy the excitement, thrill and rich history of Florence.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is composed of two historical buildings, one from the 15th century while the other was originally built in the 16th century. The 15th century Palazzo della Gherardesca features traditional Italian design while the 16th century La Villa is a convent-styled building. Between the two buildings, there is a large garden area which adds beauty to the landscape of the building.
The hotel is excellently located in the central part of the city offering a short distance to fascinating places such as Florence Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery which are both within a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
The hotel rooms are spacious featuring bright colors which are perfectly blended with Renaissance décor. The hotel rooms also feature several hospitality amenities that will ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Amenities and facilities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and air conditioning. The private bathroom includes conveniences such as free toiletries, bathroom slippers, and bathrobes.
The hotel’s on-site restaurant is the Il Palagio which provides several mouth-watering local Tuscan cuisines prepared from fresh ingredients. The restaurant is a Michelin-star restaurant.
The hotel offers a splendid 2-floor spa which provides the best relaxation for guests.
Hotel deals & lowest price guarantee
We partner with Booking.com and Agoda. Both booking websites offer the lowest price guarantee so you can be certain you will always get the best deal for this hotel. If you have seen a better price elsewhere, all you need to do is contact the booking website and they will refund you the difference immediately. You can price match right up until the day before check-in.
Location
Recent guest reviews
28 December 2023
Fabulous
quality services, the hotel was clean
for what it offers it is very expensive, to get to the spa or gym you have to leave the hotel, which is strange when you are wet, they don't have an indoor pool, the hotel is far from the center
24 December 2023
MAGICAL.
My stay at the Four Seasons Florence exceeded my highest expectations. Everything was exceptional, and the service was better than anything I experienced. I will definitely come back again soon.
The hotel was far from the city center. However, they offered us a shuttle service to go there during the day.
15 December 2023
Outstanding experience
It’s my favorite hotel in Florence, the experience was outstanding and the service exceeded our expectations.
Everything was perfect but unfortunately every time we had breakfast we gave them our room number and they didn’t tell us that breakfast was not included, and they made me pay 110 euro per couple every day for breakfast which is not worth it as we only had coffee! All hotels usually when they ask for your room number they respond if it’s included, if not they’ll tell you we will charge you!
28 November 2023
It was one of my greatest experiences in the hotel
Every thing was great and excellent service.
Nothing at all
22 October 2023
Nice hotel and staff in not nice area
Complex and varied charges Should have been included though
I just thought that 1500 euros per night exceptionally high which the hotel did not equal
9 October 2023
The Best in Florence and Maybe the World’s
The hotel is like a museum, there’s a nice photo to be taken at every corner of the facilities. It is definitely the best hotel in Florence and one of the best in the world.
17 September 2023
Four Seasons Firenze
Beautiful and “warm” place and surroundings
“Cold” staff
23 August 2023
Exceptional
we were disappointed to be housed in the Villa. rather than the main hotel, particularly because breakfast is an altogether more pleasant experience on the other side!
13 August 2023
Exceptional
The property was stunning, the staff was super attentive, service was excellent. It was truly a relaxing stay
12 August 2023
I would come back.The hotel is incredible as all four seasons
Location and room are excellent
The beautiful pool was so crowded and loud They could have a separate pool for children
7 August 2023
Great place
Lovely setting - great staff
Only nag was there were 0 plant-based options at the restaurant lunch menu by the pool. Out of 23 options there should be at least 2 so to not have any was a disapointment. That said, the chef did create something for us which was very good (although I stll think guests should be given a wider choice to begin with).
22 July 2023
Surpassed very high expectations. Best 4 seasons I have stayed at
Amazing location and building
22 July 2023
Amazing will definitely come back when in Florence
Beautiful gardens and amazing art and a nice pool- concierge was very helpful and did great. Conor at the pool was wonderful
Some of the staff in the restaurant, doormen and the pool ( Leoni) were not welcoming and can improve
1 July 2023
Great place to stay in Florence.
Like an oasis within the city centre. Very friendly and professional staff.
Not enough normal sockets within the room, particularly by the bed - everything is wired for the lamps etc which you cannot change. They have old-style USB ports by the bed which is fine for most devices but not suitable for other things. Weird system for payment: they keep charging your credit card randomly throughout your stay without informing you what it’s for or giving you a receipt at the time which makes it complicated when checking-out. You don’t know what charges will actually be taken or which charges will be reversed until you’ve added everything up and paid/recouped the difference. It would be much easier if they just charged a certain amount on check-in and then the balance on check-out, so two payments as opposed to the five that we had for our three-day stay.
9 June 2023
Beautiful and Peaceful
Fantastic place
all good here
14 May 2023
one of my most memorable stay
historic building and the decor
everything was amazing
21 April 2023
a beautiful experience, rendered even more special by staff that was warm welcoming and detail oriented.
the stunning grounds of the garden, well kept and immaculate. the stunning gym that overlooks the garden and the beautiful spa overlooking the pool.
nothing… I enjoyed everything
18 March 2023
perfect location and the most wonderful staff it was an amazing stay.
friendly and helpful staff, great food and amazing rooms.
-
22 February 2023
highly recommended
everything was fabulous. the lounge was exceptional
nothing
16 February 2023
Very good
wry large bedroom and bathroom and very comfortable bed.
the plugs in the sink and bidet didn’t work
16 February 2023
fantastic
the great hospitality and breakfast 👌🏻 and the garden it’s was amazing
nothing
6 February 2023
restful and just lovely atmosphere
beautiful
29 January 2023
Excellent hotel but the bed mattresses were terrible.
very luxurious and kept at a very high standard. The service was fantastic which is typical of Four Seasons.
I stayed in more than one room and the mattresses were deeply deformed and due for replacement. Very uncomfortable.
27 January 2023
Exceptional
Amazing hotel ! Luxury at its best ! Stunning old palace with frescoes everywhere even in the suites. One of the most impressive hotels we've ever been to.
Expensive for sure but it deserves every penny. Nothing is expensive when you get a memorable stay.
9 January 2023
Exceptional
Oh wow, the garden is fabulous. One of the most beautiful hotels in the world defintely. The lobby and the bar are georgeus.
4 December 2022
We’ll come back as soon as possible!
Everything was amazing
Nothing
26 November 2022
beauty in Florence
everything
location a bit far from center
18 November 2022
Best hotel-ever!!
EVERYTHING! This hotel is complete perfection.
7 November 2022
Great stay but expected much more from customer service.
Property was beautiful. Room was lovely with a spacious balcony.
Considering it was Four Seasons I thought the staff didn’t go out of their way to accommodate you. I would prefer Dorchester to Four seasons service any day!
1 November 2022
Fabulous
beautiful interiors and exceptional staff
30 October 2022
very bad stay in Four seaseon
nothing at all
this is my second time I got trouble in Four season . the staff is very very cold hotel location is really bad to stay and you should take around to find it in dinner time our food comes so late and I wrote 30 Euro tip and in invoice I found 300 Euro . it is not acceptable for such hotel to use this type of staff and service . staff very very cold and they not respect on you .as genius 3 member in Booking I use lot of hotel but for sure I will not stay again in Four season hotel. I don't suggesst this hotel to any one just you get problem then you will get upset for money that you paid .
5 September 2022
lovely hotel , however very overpriced room rate & food & beverage costs
The fabulous building & beautiful garden
being totally overlooked by people in opposite building facing our bedroom
12 August 2022
Very nice short stay in this Palace.
reactiveness of the staff and overall service attention.
nothing in particular (very pricey though)
9 August 2022
If it were a wine it would be a 100/100. As a hotel I would rate it as a clear 10!
Impeccable staff in a breathtaking property
Nothing
23 July 2022
what dreams are made of!
gorgeous property! outstanding service
be careful about the mosquitoes at night. just ask for spray if you are going to sit outside in the evening for a drink
16 July 2022
Disappointed. We have stayed in several 5* hotels in Florence but this was the worst value
The breakfast was really quite poor in comparison to other Four Seasons Hotels in which we have stayed. Awful selection of fresh fruits and just disappointing overall
OK the location is very central but it is quite scruffy around
25 May 2022
unique experience
amazing property and service
16 May 2022
Poor
The way the staff handled my stay was not up to the mark, I felt extremely uncomfortable.
9 May 2022
Exceptional
The most beautiful FS in Europe. Wonderful park, nice bar, amazing palazzo. I really liked the location: yes, you need to walk 10 minutes to Duomo, but you are away from the tourist hordes , you can just relax and take a break from the buzz
nothing at all
1 May 2022
Perfect stay in a perfect hotel.
Staff were exceptional. They made our anniversary celebrations so memorable and special. They couldn’t do enough.
Nothing. Only wished the pool was open, but it was being renovated.
28 April 2022
Exceptional
Excellent!well staffed and professional attentive service. Special commendation to Alexandro who was more than helpful. Hopefully we have the name correct.
Just a more central location.
26 April 2022
Exceptional
Garden, service, ambiance.
21 April 2022
Great love Florence and service at the hotel was amazing
The location does require a 20 min walk to the centre, when the pool and outdoor facilities are open, as it would offset the distance, however, with the outdoor facilities closed, if known, I would have chosen to stay closer to the centre. The breakfast was great but we only took one day as we walked to meet friends on the other days. The choice on offer was good and the service was excellent.
The closed outdoor facilities made the location choice wrong for us. The garden were beautiful and if the other facilities were opened that would have been perfect but without it made us feel that we didn't have location and pool!!
20 April 2022
Exceptional stay worth the price
Possibly one of the best four seasons in the world. Truly unique villa from Medici era with its own massive garden. The staff and rooms were exceptional, lounge bar is beautiful and we loved the spa
6 April 2022
Fabulous
bed
3 April 2022
nice hotel with a good michelin star restaurant
ambience
bed s very uncomfortable
12 March 2022
very nice
big rooms and clean
the breakfast options
8 March 2022
Exceptional Hotel
By far the best hotel I’ve been to! Best concierge honestly they really helped us get to the best local places and restaurants. Also they upgraded our room with no extra charge they were so so nice. Highly recommend coming here and I’m definitely going back!
Nothing!
2 March 2022
honeymoon
it seems a Palace
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (free)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Table tennis
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Hammam
- - Kids' club
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live sport events (broadcast) (additional charge)
- - Aerobics (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
- - Baby safety gates
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Street parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Pool bar
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
29 June 2024
To avoid as value for money is ridiculous ! a huge disapointment