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For a Florence stay centered on Renaissance history, consider the historic palaces here, where period architecture remains part of your daily surroundings.

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Book a Four Seasons Room with a king bed for garden views; twin-bedded rooms instead overlook neighboring buildings, streets or courtyards.

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Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

The Giardino della Gherardesca gives Four Seasons Hotel Firenze its unusually spacious setting within Florence. Across 4.5 hectares, or about 11 acres, paths pass mature trees, lawns and historic garden structures between two palazzos. Inside, frescoes and period furnishings carry the estate's history into the rooms. The hotel has 121 accommodations, comprising 76 guest rooms and 45 suites. For a stay centered on Florence's art and architecture, the grounds provide something equally worth leaving time for: a substantial garden within the city itself.

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Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Superior Room
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Superior Room

420 sqft
From 1’370 USD

Green wall panels and framed prints give one design a calm, classic feel. Round pictures flank the curved headboard. A tall window lights an armchair...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

463 sqft
From 1’432 USD

Tall windows and cream walls make the sitting area feel light and open. Beside the bed, a gold-patterned armchair sits with a matching footrest and...

Premier Room
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Premier Room

484 sqft
From 1’485 USD

Classic furnishings meet a bright sitting area in this room. The designs include a curved yellow headboard with pale patterned curtains, or a rust-colored upholstered...

Four Seasons Room
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Four Seasons Room

549 sqft
From 1’642 USD

A generous sitting area is a key part of this room's layout. Sofas, armchairs and a low table share the bedroom, beneath chandeliers and framed...

Studio Suite
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Studio Suite

592 sqft
From 1’705 USD

High ceilings and tall windows give this suite an airy scale. Its living area is part of the bedroom, with a sofa or armchair arrangement...

Parlour Suite
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Parlour Suite

646 sqft
From 1’862 USD

The parlour and sleeping area share an open layout. A separate wardrobe stands apart from the main room. A desk near the window and classic...

Four Seasons Executive Suite
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Four Seasons Executive Suite

700 sqft
From 2’525 USD

A separate bedroom and living room distinguish this suite's layout. In the lounge, a pale sofa meets red or rust-colored chairs beneath framed landscape art....

Gallery Suite
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Gallery Suite

646 sqft
From 3’053 USD

Historic ceilings and three distinct wall treatments set these suites apart. Granducato retains Spanish leather wallpaper from the 19th century. San Gallo has a white-and-gold...

Deluxe Executive Suite
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Deluxe Executive Suite

1,130 sqft
From 3’157 USD

Set on the third floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca, this suite has a bedroom and a separate living room. Cream and gold upholstery ties the...

Renaissance Suite
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Renaissance Suite

926 sqft
From 4’311 USD

Three historic designs give these suites their rich detail. Scala has ceiling scenes inspired by Rubens. Angels, cherubs and a figure celebrating spring fill the...

Duomo View Executive Suite
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Duomo View Executive Suite

1,055 sqft
From 6’168 USD

A staircase links two living rooms in this third-floor suite at Palazzo della Gherardesca. Upstairs, a broad panoramic window sits beneath the sloping ceiling. Green...

Frescoed Executive Suite
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Frescoed Executive Suite

969 sqft
From 6’168 USD

Vaulted ceilings and painted walls rise above a purple headboard edged in gold tones. The suite is on the first floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca....

Garden Suite
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Garden Suite

893 sqft
From 12’556 USD

A former limonaia, or greenhouse, forms this standalone suite in the hotel park. Wide doors connect the bedroom and separate living room to the lawn....

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

1,302–2,207 sqft
From 14’535 USD

This category brings together two distinct Presidential suites. De' Medici occupies the third floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca. Tall windows light its long living room,...

Royal Della Gherardesca Suite
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Royal Della Gherardesca Suite

2,519 sqft
From 30’840 USD

A long windowed gallery lies at the heart of this suite. It occupies the main floor of Palazzo della Gherardesca. Painted vaulted ceilings and 17th-century...

Palazzo della Gherardesca was built in 1473 for Bartolomeo Scala and later belonged to Medici and Della Gherardesca owners. Its frescoed ceilings and courtyards remain central to the hotel experience. Across the grounds, the second building, Palazzo del Nero, is also known as La Villa. This former aristocratic residence became a convent and now houses 36 rooms and suites. Pierre-Yves Rochon's interiors combine historic decoration with modern comfort, allowing the buildings' different proportions and architectural details to remain visible.

The garden rewards a closer look than a walk between buildings. A neoclassical temple and a Baroque grotto arch form part of its landscape, while the raised Collinetta gives a view across the grounds. There is a working kitchen garden growing herbs such as basil, rosemary and mint for the kitchens and bars. The weeping beech, cedars and magnolias add height and shade. At the southern edge, the Duomo View Lawn frames Brunelleschi's dome above the skyline, bringing Florence's best-known landmark into the garden setting without requiring a cathedral-view room.

Room categories vary noticeably in size, reflecting the historic buildings. Superior Rooms measure 32 to 45 square meters and have a king bed; Deluxe Rooms range from 38 to 59 square meters with a king or twin beds. Four Seasons Rooms extend from 40 to 59 square meters. Garden-View Executive Suites add separate living space, while the historical suite collection places original decoration at the center of the stay.

The Royal Suite della Gherardesca occupies the former nobles' quarters in the main palazzo. Across 234 square meters, painted vaulted ceilings and seventeenth-century frescoes sit above original majolica flooring associated with the Neapolitan craftsman Ignazio Chiaiese. A windowed gallery links several living spaces, and the dining area seats eight. Views face the hotel park. The suite has a king bed, a full marble bathroom and a guest powder room. Its appeal lies in the continuity of the historic interiors, with art underfoot and overhead as well as on the walls.

The Garden Suite is a different proposition: an 83-square-meter stand-alone building near Palazzo del Nero, once its limonaia, or greenhouse. It has a private garden and terrace, plus a seasonal plunge pool at ambient temperature. The interior is more contemporary, and the marble bathroom includes a large sunken tub with a park outlook. For guests who value their own outdoor space, this category brings the garden directly into the accommodation rather than making it a view beyond the windows.

Il Palagio is the hotel's principal fine-dining restaurant, serving Italian cooking with a Florentine foundation in Palazzo della Gherardesca. Tasting menus sit alongside an à la carte selection, with Italian wines from the cellar. A pasta dish combining Tuscan bardiccio sausage with corn, fennel and star anise gives a sense of the kitchen's approach to regional ingredients. Dinner extends onto the garden-facing terrace in warmer weather. For a private occasion, the hotel's Renaissance Lobby Chapel can become a dining setting, retaining its frescoes and mother-of-pearl details.

Atrium Bar occupies a skylit space in the fifteenth-century palazzo, with espresso, afternoon tea and aperitivo forming part of its day. A Negroni from the drinks trolley suits the setting. Bar Berni takes a botanical approach to its interiors and looks toward the Italian-style garden; vermouth cocktails and all-day dining are its focus. Al Fresco and Pool Tree Bar brings trattoria cooking, grilled dishes and handmade pizzas outdoors in summer. These settings let meals follow different parts of the estate, with a palazzo lounge, garden-facing bar and informal poolside tables.

The spa has ten treatment rooms, with massages, facials and body treatments drawing on ingredients including Tuscan herbs. Sauna and steam facilities sit alongside the treatment spaces, and salon services cover hair, nails and makeup. A separate Spa Suite among the garden's trees can be reserved for one guest or a couple. Its Florentine Experience by Santa Maria Novella combines a foot ritual, body exfoliation, massage and facial treatment. This local connection gives the spa a Florentine reference of its own, beyond the surroundings.

The 205-square-meter fitness center contains Technogym cardiovascular equipment, dumbbells and kettlebells, with personal training available. Yoga takes place in the garden or spa studio according to the season. A guided Walk in the Park session combines stretching, breathing exercises and other movement in the grounds when weather permits. The garden therefore has a practical role for active guests, as well as being a place to wander. Separate men's and women's facilities include steam rooms, saunas and experiential showers.

The main outdoor pool sits within the garden, with loungers and cabanas around it. It is a summer swimming setting, while the outdoor hot tub is available throughout the year. Poolside drinks and light refreshments keep an afternoon here self-contained. The combination of open space and water is particularly useful on a longer Florence visit, when time away from galleries and busy piazzas can be as welcome as another museum appointment.

Pio Seasons Kids Club runs in summer, with activities that include water games and minigolf. Babysitting and dedicated children's activities can also be arranged through the concierge. The garden has scavenger hunts, nature trails and family games, giving children somewhere to explore beyond the formal interiors. Restaurants have children's menus, and the hotel makes its own gelato. Connecting room and suite arrangements help families keep separate sleeping spaces together. For outings, the concierge can organize an Arno boat ride or a guided introduction to Florence's landmarks, with plans shaped around the children's interests.

The main address is Borgo Pinti 99. The Accademia and Piazza Duomo are natural outings on foot, with the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria also reachable as part of a longer walk through the center. A taxi can be useful when returning after dinner or a full museum day. Florence-Peretola Airport is approximately 15 kilometers away; the hotel estimates a 20-minute drive, depending on traffic. Pisa Airport is about 80 kilometers away, with an estimated hour by car. The concierge can arrange airport transfers, car rental and guided day trips for guests extending their visit into Tuscany.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The Gherardesca Garden offers paths past a neoclassical temple and a grotto arch, with outdoor discoveries to make between visits to city museums.

Il Palagio pairs Florentine-inspired tasting menus with Italian wines, offering an introduction to regional cooking over a full evening meal.

In-room salon services let you arrange personal grooming in your own accommodation, a useful option when preparing for an evening engagement.

Location of Four Seasons Hotel Florence

Borgo Pinti 99, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

Weather at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Florence

What to Know About Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Is Four Seasons Hotel Firenze a good luxury hotel in Florence?

Yes. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is one of the strongest luxury hotels in Florence for travelers who want history, space, and service. The hotel combines Renaissance palaces, private gardens, Michelin-starred dining, spa facilities, a pool, and access to Florence's cultural centre.

Where is Four Seasons Hotel Firenze located?

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is on Borgo Pinti, in the historic centre of Florence. The hotel is close to Sant'Ambrogio, the Duomo, galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and many classic Florence walking routes.

How many rooms does Four Seasons Hotel Firenze have?

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has about 116 rooms and suites across its historic buildings. Accommodation is divided between Palazzo della Gherardesca and Palazzo del Nero, with rooms, suites, garden options, and frescoed signature spaces.

What makes Four Seasons Hotel Firenze special?

The hotel is set within two historic palaces and borders one of Florence's largest private gardens. Guests get Renaissance architecture, original frescoes, old trees, fountains, statues, fine dining, and a rare resort-like feeling in the city.

What are the rooms like at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze?

Rooms and suites mix Florentine history with modern comfort. Some feature frescoes, original details, high ceilings, or garden views. Guests can choose premier rooms, Four Seasons rooms, executive suites, Duomo-view suites, garden suites, and major signature suites.

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