Medieval tower converted into a vertical palace, at the heart of the Renaissance quadrilateral.
Golden Tower Hotel & Spa
From
508.4 €
“Private spa on the top floor with plunging views over the Duomo and Florence rooftops.”
The Golden Tower Hotel & Spa occupies a 13th-century tower on Piazza Strozzi, a stone's throw from Palazzo Strozzi and Via Tornabuoni. We climb a period stone staircase, the rooms are spread over six floors, vaulted ceilings, restored frescoes, contemporary Tuscan furniture. The spa on the top level offers hammam, sauna, treatment cabins and a private terrace facing the domes. The address remains confidential, 859 reviews at 9.3/10, discreet clientele who return for the location and bespoke service. From 508 € per night, rate justified by the rarity of the site and the included spa provision. We recommend for a Florentine weekend off-season, when the city regains its calm ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Golden Tower to couples in their thirties and up seeking a confidential address in central Florence, without the bustle of grand palaces. The hotel suits travellers who prioritise architectural authenticity and wellbeing, with a private spa to end sightseeing days. Families find their place thanks to family rooms, but the intimate scale and hushed atmosphere particularly seduce romantic stays and cultural getaways.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Golden Tower rises in a 13th-century medieval tower, typical stone structure of historic Florentine centre. The six floors retain vaulted ceilings, exposed brick arches, carefully restored mural frescoes. The interior blends contemporary Tuscan furniture and period elements, marble in the bathrooms, oak parquet in the rooms. The scale remains intimate, just a dozen rooms, which explains the scarcity of availability in peak season.
Highlights
- 13th-century medieval tower, six floors, vaulted ceilings and original restored frescoes
- Private spa on the top floor: hammam, sauna, treatment cabins, Duomo-view terrace
- Piazza Strozzi, 100 metres from Palazzo Strozzi and Via Tornabuoni
- Airport shuttle service and 24/7 room service, parking available on request
- 9.3/10 Booking score on 859 reviews, loyal and discreet clientele
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Florence
The Golden Tower stands on Piazza Strozzi, at the corner of Palazzo Strozzi and 100 metres from Via Tornabuoni, Florence's luxury artery. The Duomo is six minutes on foot, Ponte Vecchio eight, Uffizi ten. Chic residential quarter, calm after 8pm despite centrality, gourmet restaurants and family trattorias within two streets. Santa Maria Novella station fifteen minutes on foot, Peretola airport twenty minutes by shuttle.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Policy to confirm directly with the hotel, not specified on Booking.
- Parking
- Parking available on request, booking advised, rate to confirm.
- Spa
- Private spa on the top floor, booking advised, hours to check.
- Airport shuttle
- Airport shuttle service available, prior booking required.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Spa and wellness centre
Free Wi-Fi
Family rooms
Location
Where Golden Tower Hotel & Spa is located
Exact address
Golden Tower Hotel & Spa
Address
Piazza Strozzi 11/r
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