Pros

  • Sophisticated, upscale option right on the banks of the Arno River
  • Handsome modern decor with chic touches and original period features
  • Beautiful painted ceiling frescos and sculpted details in some areas
  • Modern rooms with upscale amenities, most featuring high ceilings
  • Half of rooms have beautiful river views
  • Annex rooms include prime location on Tornabuoni Street
  • Cozy rooftop terrace with views to the Duomo and Florentine rooftops
  • Trendy riverside cafe and wine bar with gorgeous ceiling frescos
  • Decent breakfast buffet with hot options included in rates
  • Duomo only a 10-minute walk away
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Paid private parking available on-site
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Cons

  • De-centralized layout with rooms separated from reception
  • Annex rooms around the corner on prestigious Tornabuoni Street (pro for some)
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Bottom Line

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca is a stylish four-pearl option right on the banks of the Arno River. Beautiful rooms are set in multiple buildings and get plenty of natural light. They include upscale amenities like minibars, slippers, and enormous flat-screen TVs. Annex rooms are striking and modern, with a prime location around the corner on prestigious Tornabuoni Street. A cozy rooftop terrace provides beautiful panoramic views, while the trendy wine bar downstairs serves a decent breakfast buffet with hot options -- the meal can also be taken on the peaceful riverside terrace in summer. Free Wi-Fi throughout and paid private parking with valet service round out features. For a more authentic, historical palazzo brimming with Renaissance ambience, try Palazzo Tolomei Residenza d’Epoca instead.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi

Oyster Hotel Review

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca

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Sophisticated and modern upscale option with a relaxed atmosphere and original period features 

With its modern decor and preserved period features, Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca -- an upscale option right on the River Arno -- is a tasteful blend of worlds old and new. Tall windows and frescoed ceilings -- authentic remnants of the building’s Renaissance heritage -- add elegance and historical ambience. The de-centralized layout may feel a bit disjointed, as rooms are on different floors from the self-contained reception area, but there are plenty of common spaces (especially when compared to other Florence hotels). Panoramic cityscapes and a view to the Duomo from the cozy rooftop terrace are special perks, and despite being in the center of town, the hotel retains the serene atmosphere of its picturesque riverside location. 

An annex with additional rooms is located around the corner, decorated in a modern style and striking dark shades. Although some may find the separation from the main building inconvenient, it’s in a prime location right on prestigious Tornabuoni Street, across from Ferragamo’s flagship store -- a haven for high-end shoppers. The hotel attracts mostly couples from the U.S., Western Europe, and Brazil, along with Italians in low season. 

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Location

On the River Arno next to Santa Trinita Bridge, a 10-minute walk to the Duomo 

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca is located in a more upscale part of Florence’s historical center, on a relatively quiet street running along the bank of the Arno River. High-end shopping on popular Via dei Tournabuoni is roughly one minutes’ walk around the corner (unless you're in the annex, which is on Tournabuoni), with the picturesque bridge Ponte Santa Trinita along the way. The Uffizi Gallery and historic Ponte Vecchio are a mere six-minute walk, while the Duomo is 10 minutes away on foot. The main train station and Accademia Gallery are a bit farther away, but still within walking distance -- roughly 15 minutes. Florence’s airport is a 20-minute drive.

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Rooms

Modern and sophisticated, with upscale amenities including minibars, slippers, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi 

In keeping with the rest of the hotel, rooms in the main building have a sophisticated style blended with original period features such as tall windows and sculpted ceilings. Some have gorgeous frescos, and all come with minibars, slippers, tea/coffee facilities, individually controlled AC and heating, and free Wi-Fi and safe access. Higher-category rooms feature picturesque river views, while jetted tubs and bathrobes are provided in suites. Bathrooms are tasteful and modern, with handsome stone and wood in gray shades. Although noise from the street is minimal due to city-regulated limited traffic, soundproofing in rooms is very effective, cutting out nearly all of it. 

Rooms in the annex are located around the corner on prestigious Tornabuoni Street, and have modern decor. Though there are no views, all face inner courtyards, resulting in ample peace and quiet. Annex rooms have a more polished feel, and feature modern bathrooms in distinguished gray tones with chromotherapy rainfall showers. 

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Features

A good range of extras including a trendy wine bar, cozy rooftop terrace, and buffet breakfast

While most of Florence’s hotels are compact, and thus have a limited number of facilities, Palazzo Alfieri offers a good range of extras. The trendy wine bar and cafe -- itself a sharp exercise in classic-meets-modern style -- is a great place for evening drinks, with peaceful terraced seating on the banks of the Arno River. The cafe also serves an international menu and decent breakfast buffet, which includes hot options such as scrambled eggs and bacon (omelettes and french toast cost extra). The rooftop terrace is cozy and has minimal seating, but the panoramic views over the city to the Duomo are quite lovely. Private parking is a rarity in Florence, but the hotel has a few prime spaces available for a reasonable fee, which includes valet service. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the public areas. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca

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Sophisticated and modern upscale option with a relaxed atmosphere and original period features 

With its modern decor and preserved period features, Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca -- an upscale option right on the River Arno -- is a tasteful blend of worlds old and new. Tall windows and frescoed ceilings -- authentic remnants of the building’s Renaissance heritage -- add elegance and historical ambience. The de-centralized layout may feel a bit disjointed, as rooms are on different floors from the self-contained reception area, but there are plenty of common spaces (especially when compared to other Florence hotels). Panoramic cityscapes and a view to the Duomo from the cozy rooftop terrace are special perks, and despite being in the center of town, the hotel retains the serene atmosphere of its picturesque riverside location. 

An annex with additional rooms is located around the corner, decorated in a modern style and striking dark shades. Although some may find the separation from the main building inconvenient, it’s in a prime location right on prestigious Tornabuoni Street, across from Ferragamo’s flagship store -- a haven for high-end shoppers. The hotel attracts mostly couples from the U.S., Western Europe, and Brazil, along with Italians in low season. 

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Location

On the River Arno next to Santa Trinita Bridge, a 10-minute walk to the Duomo 

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’Epoca is located in a more upscale part of Florence’s historical center, on a relatively quiet street running along the bank of the Arno River. High-end shopping on popular Via dei Tournabuoni is roughly one minutes’ walk around the corner (unless you're in the annex, which is on Tournabuoni), with the picturesque bridge Ponte Santa Trinita along the way. The Uffizi Gallery and historic Ponte Vecchio are a mere six-minute walk, while the Duomo is 10 minutes away on foot. The main train station and Accademia Gallery are a bit farther away, but still within walking distance -- roughly 15 minutes. Florence’s airport is a 20-minute drive.

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Rooms

Modern and sophisticated, with upscale amenities including minibars, slippers, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi 

In keeping with the rest of the hotel, rooms in the main building have a sophisticated style blended with original period features such as tall windows and sculpted ceilings. Some have gorgeous frescos, and all come with minibars, slippers, tea/coffee facilities, individually controlled AC and heating, and free Wi-Fi and safe access. Higher-category rooms feature picturesque river views, while jetted tubs and bathrobes are provided in suites. Bathrooms are tasteful and modern, with handsome stone and wood in gray shades. Although noise from the street is minimal due to city-regulated limited traffic, soundproofing in rooms is very effective, cutting out nearly all of it. 

Rooms in the annex are located around the corner on prestigious Tornabuoni Street, and have modern decor. Though there are no views, all face inner courtyards, resulting in ample peace and quiet. Annex rooms have a more polished feel, and feature modern bathrooms in distinguished gray tones with chromotherapy rainfall showers. 

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Features

A good range of extras including a trendy wine bar, cozy rooftop terrace, and buffet breakfast

While most of Florence’s hotels are compact, and thus have a limited number of facilities, Palazzo Alfieri offers a good range of extras. The trendy wine bar and cafe -- itself a sharp exercise in classic-meets-modern style -- is a great place for evening drinks, with peaceful terraced seating on the banks of the Arno River. The cafe also serves an international menu and decent breakfast buffet, which includes hot options such as scrambled eggs and bacon (omelettes and french toast cost extra). The rooftop terrace is cozy and has minimal seating, but the panoramic views over the city to the Duomo are quite lovely. Private parking is a rarity in Florence, but the hotel has a few prime spaces available for a reasonable fee, which includes valet service. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the public areas. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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