The Four Seasons Florence occupies two Renaissance palaces and eleven hectares of gardens, the largest private estate in the historic centre.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
From
3,465 €
“Eleven hectares of botanical gardens in the heart of Florence, with a permaculture kitchen garden supplying the kitchens.”
The Four Seasons Hotel Firenze brings together the Palazzo della Gherardesca (15th C) and the Villa Cora, linked by gardens that Michelangelo is said to have frequented. We bed down in rooms with period frescoes, coffered ceilings, walnut parquet, Carrara marble bathrooms. The outdoor pool (heated, open April-October) overlooks cypresses and heirloom roses, the spa occupies an 18th-century former limonaia. Borgo Pinti remains a fifteen-minute walk from the Duomo, but the scale of the place creates a timeless bubble. Service anticipates without smothering, the clientele is discreet, often American or Middle Eastern. From 3 465 € a night, a rate that reflects the exclusivity of the site and the scarcity of space in Florence ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Four Seasons Firenze to travellers seeking space and calm in Florence, away from the tourist bustle of the centre. It's an address for couples on anniversary trips, well-heeled families (connecting rooms, kids' programme), art lovers who want to sleep in authentic Renaissance decor. The clientele is international, discreet, accustomed to grand palaces, often on minimum three-night stays to enjoy the gardens and spa.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Palazzo della Gherardesca dates to 1472, commissioned by the Della Gherardesca family, enlarged in the 16th century by the Borgherini. The Villa Cora, added in 2008, is a 19th-century neoclassical residence. Preserved interiors: mural frescoes, painted coffered ceilings, pietra serena fireplaces, Venetian terrazzo floors. Rooms measure between 40 and 280 m² (Conventino suite), all different, some with garden views, others on the paved courtyard. Restoration led by architect Pierluigi Piu between 2006 and 2008, preserving original volumes and decor.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
Il Palagio serves contemporary Tuscan cuisine under a 16th-century loggia, produce from the hotel's organic kitchen garden (heirloom tomatoes, herbs, citrus). Chef Vito Mollica reworks Florentine classics (ribollita, bistecca) with a modern touch, wine list focused on Tuscany. Breakfast served in the Atrium or on the terrace, buffet and à la carte, cold-pressed juices. Al Fresco offers lunches and dinners by the pool from April to October, lighter menu (salads, grills, pastas). 24/7 room service, full menu available in-room.
Highlights
- 116 rooms and suites spread across two 15th- and 16th-century Renaissance palaces
- 11 hectares of listed gardens, the largest in the Florentine historic centre
- 600 m² spa in a former citrus greenhouse, heated outdoor pool
- Il Palagio restaurant, contemporary Tuscan cuisine with home kitchen garden produce
- 1.2 km from the Duomo, 15 minutes on foot, calm residential Borgo Pinti district
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Florence
The Four Seasons stands in Borgo Pinti, eastern artery of the historic centre, between Santa Croce and Piazza della Libertà. Duomo 1.2 km (fifteen minutes on foot), Uffizi Gallery twenty minutes, Oltrarno district twenty-five. The area is residential, quiet after 7pm, few tourists, a few local trattorias (Cibrèo 400 m). Taxi rank in front of the hotel, private parking on site (35 € / day). Florence-Peretola airport 7 km (fifteen minutes), Santa Maria Novella station 2 km. The gardens create physical and sound distance from the city, no tourist groups in sight.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted without supplement, basket and bowls provided, pet menu available.
- Pool
- Outdoor heated, open April to October, sun loungers and poolside service.
- Spa
- Open 9am-9pm, 8 treatment rooms, hammam, sauna, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica treatments.
- Parking
- Private on site, valet, 35 € / day, electric charging stations.
- Children
- Family rooms, baby cots, Kids For All Seasons programme, babysitting on request.
- Accessibility
- PMR-adapted rooms, lifts, ramps in gardens and public areas.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Private parking
Spa and wellness centre
On-site parking
Free Wi-Fi
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Location
Where Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is located
Exact address
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Address
Borgo Pinti 99
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