travel42 Hotel Review: The St Regis Florence

The St Regis Florence travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Located on a historic yet stark square overlooking the Arno, this gem has been carved out of a blue-blooded palace. Constructed in 1432 by the architect behind the Duomo's famed dome, Brunelleschi, it has been pampering its inhabitants prior to Columbus' maiden voyage.

It debuted as a hotel in 1855, though St. Regis has only been at the reins since 2011. In keeping with the chain's latest trends, this regal hostel resounds with a refined traditionalism re...