Pros

  • Some rooms have views of the Arno river
  • Pieces from an 18th- and 19th-century art collection decorate the rooms
  • Restaurant food gets high marks
  • Outdoor pool with moat-like design
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free covered parking
  • Spa on the premises
  • Driving distance to the vineyards in Tuscany
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Cons

  • A 10-minute drive from the city center
  • Free hotel shuttle to the city requires reservations and doesn’t run in winter
  • Pool is not considered kid-friendly
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Bottom Line

Located on the banks of the River Arno in a restored water mill that dates back to the 1300s, the Hotel Mulino di Firenze provides a historic backdrop for travelers who to experience the Tuscan countryside without being too far from downtown Florence. The upscale hotel is a reasonably convenient base for exploring the Chianti vineyards, but guests will have to drive or take a bus to get to the city center. It costs less than the Villa La Massa, a former 16th-century Medici estate and five-pearl property about a mile east.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Mulino di Firenze

Scene

Tuscan architecture with history on display

The property has a rustic Tuscan feel, with brick and stonework, arched doorways, metal sconces, and wood-beamed ceilings. The antique water wheel is on display outside, and the old water tanks can be viewed underneath a glass window in the floor of the lobby. The lobby and hallways are filled with 18th- and 19th-century paintings. Tables in the hotel’s restaurant overlook the surrounding countryside or a courtyard with a fountain.

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Location

Off a narrow country road right on the Arno River and outside of Florence's city center

The hotel’s gated entrance sits off a narrow road in the countryside. It’s 10 minutes to Florence by car, and driving is the best option for reaching the hotel. There is a free hotel shuttle to the city, but it doesn’t run frequently, seats need to be reserved at least a day in advance and, in the winter, the shuttle doesn’t run at all. Those who are up for it can walk 10 minutes to catch a public bus into the city, or take a taxi when returning at night. The Piazzale Michelangelo, Piazza della Signoria and Basilica of Santa Croce are all 15-minute drive away. Several vineyards in the Chianti wine region, as well as charming medieval hill towns such as San Gimignano, can be reached within an hour by car.

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Rooms

Large rooms with antique artwork and decor

The 37 large rooms have charming historic decor, including wrought-iron headboards, wood-beamed ceilings, and wooden armoires. Along with paintings and ceramics, the rooms have a few modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Most of the large marble bathrooms have whirlpool tubs with modern fixtures. There are views of the Arno river from some rooms.

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Features

Good dining options as well as services in the small spa

The hotel’s restaurant has been praised for its delicious food. There is also a small spa that can accommodate up to two people at a time for services in a cavern-like, brick-walled room. The outdoor pool has an unusual moat-like design, but is not staffed with a lifeguard and is not very kid-friendly.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Mulino di Firenze

Scene

Tuscan architecture with history on display

The property has a rustic Tuscan feel, with brick and stonework, arched doorways, metal sconces, and wood-beamed ceilings. The antique water wheel is on display outside, and the old water tanks can be viewed underneath a glass window in the floor of the lobby. The lobby and hallways are filled with 18th- and 19th-century paintings. Tables in the hotel’s restaurant overlook the surrounding countryside or a courtyard with a fountain.

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Location

Off a narrow country road right on the Arno River and outside of Florence's city center

The hotel’s gated entrance sits off a narrow road in the countryside. It’s 10 minutes to Florence by car, and driving is the best option for reaching the hotel. There is a free hotel shuttle to the city, but it doesn’t run frequently, seats need to be reserved at least a day in advance and, in the winter, the shuttle doesn’t run at all. Those who are up for it can walk 10 minutes to catch a public bus into the city, or take a taxi when returning at night. The Piazzale Michelangelo, Piazza della Signoria and Basilica of Santa Croce are all 15-minute drive away. Several vineyards in the Chianti wine region, as well as charming medieval hill towns such as San Gimignano, can be reached within an hour by car.

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Rooms

Large rooms with antique artwork and decor

The 37 large rooms have charming historic decor, including wrought-iron headboards, wood-beamed ceilings, and wooden armoires. Along with paintings and ceramics, the rooms have a few modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Most of the large marble bathrooms have whirlpool tubs with modern fixtures. There are views of the Arno river from some rooms.

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Features

Good dining options as well as services in the small spa

The hotel’s restaurant has been praised for its delicious food. There is also a small spa that can accommodate up to two people at a time for services in a cavern-like, brick-walled room. The outdoor pool has an unusual moat-like design, but is not staffed with a lifeguard and is not very kid-friendly.

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Best Rates

Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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