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Hotel Savoy suits travelers exploring Florence’s jewelry traditions, with the goldsmith shops of Ponte Vecchio a short walk from Piazza della Repubblica.
Best for
Hotel Savoy suits travelers exploring Florence’s jewelry traditions, with the goldsmith shops of Ponte Vecchio a short walk from Piazza della Repubblica.
What makes it special
Hotel Savoy stands on the former Mercato Vecchio site, where electric lighting and an elevator set the hotel apart when it opened.
Room to consider
The Duomo Presidential Suite occupies its own wing and pairs views of Brunelleschi’s dome with a separate dining room for private meals.
Insider tip
Ask the concierge about visiting Fondazione Lisio, where Florentine weavers still work by hand on traditional looms to produce silk velvets and brocades.
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Hotel Savoy Florence sits directly on Piazza della Repubblica, one of the most central addresses in the city. The Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi, Palazzo Strozzi and Via de' Tornabuoni are all close enough to shape the day on foot. Step outside and Florence is already in motion around the square's cafes, carousel and shopping streets. For travelers who want to explore the historic center in short, unhurried outings, that position is the hotel's clearest advantage.
Some rooms have a walk-in wardrobe.
Red, orange and green Tuscan fabrics bring color to the bedroom. Locally made furniture stands on parquet floors, alongside original artwork and armchairs. The windows face Piazza della Repubblica or the city streets.
In selected interiors, pale leaf-patterned walls surround a round table and green upholstered chairs. These rooms include a writing desk and a bench. Long curtains hang beside the windows. The marble bathroom has both a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower.
Red, orange and green Tuscan fabrics bring color to the bedroom. Locally made furniture stands on parquet floors, alongside original artwork and armchairs. The windows...
Yellow, gold and gray tones mingle with leaf-patterned wallpaper and parquet floors. Antiques stand beside modern furniture and works by local artists. Windows look toward Piazza della Repubblica or the surrounding streets.
Some bedrooms have a gray padded headboard, wood bedside tables and a writing desk. Long curtains frame the windows in these interiors, with a bench at the foot of the bed. The bathroom has Carrara marble and mosaic details. A bathtub and separate walk-in shower complete this space.
Yellow, gold and gray tones mingle with leaf-patterned wallpaper and parquet floors. Antiques stand beside modern furniture and works by local artists. Windows look toward...
An extra bed can be arranged on request.
Gray, white and buttercup shades form a soft Tuscan palette against green wallpaper. Large windows overlook Piazza della Repubblica or the historic streets nearby. Local furniture and modern artwork sit beside bookshelves and mirrors with metal frames.
In selected rooms, floral upholstered chairs carry the botanical theme into the sitting area. A bench also furnishes this space, with long curtains at the windows. The bathroom is finished in marble and mosaics. It has a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower.
Gray, white and buttercup shades form a soft Tuscan palette against green wallpaper. Large windows overlook Piazza della Repubblica or the historic streets nearby. Local...
An extra bed may be arranged on request.
A separate bedroom and living room share gold, yellow and gray fabrics. Locally made furniture sits among artwork and books, giving both rooms a Florentine character. The windows look toward Piazza della Repubblica or the historic city center.
In selected interiors, pale leaf-patterned wallpaper surrounds a sofa and two patterned armchairs. A low table stands between them, with a writing desk in the sitting room. Beyond the doorway, a bench rests at the foot of the bed. Carrara marble and mosaic details finish the bathroom, alongside a bathtub and separate walk-in shower.
A separate bedroom and living room share gold, yellow and gray fabrics. Locally made furniture sits among artwork and books, giving both rooms a Florentine...
The bedroom and sitting room are on the lower level; the terrace is on the upper level.
The windows frame Florence’s terracotta rooftops and the Duomo dome. Cream, blue and gray tones continue inside, alongside patterned Tuscan fabrics. Pieces by local designer Il Bronzetto add to the furnishings. With its own bedroom and sitting room, the suite has an apartment-like layout.
In a selected sitting room, a gray sofa and patterned armchairs gather around a low table on the parquet floor. Long curtains frame the glazed doors in this interior. Two upholstered chairs stand beside a round wood table, with mirrors and pale wood furniture nearby.
The windows frame Florence’s terracotta rooftops and the Duomo dome. Cream, blue and gray tones continue inside, alongside patterned Tuscan fabrics. Pieces by local designer...
The living and sleeping areas form one open space. Windows look toward Piazza della Repubblica or the city center. Italian furniture and Tuscan fabrics carry a woodland theme through the room, with leaf patterns on the wallpaper. Moss, stem and sunflower shades color the soft furnishings.
In a selected interior, a striped sofa stands near the bed. Two patterned armchairs face a small table by the window, with yellow cushions on the seating. Long green curtains frame these windows, while mosaics decorate the bathroom.
The living and sleeping areas form one open space. Windows look toward Piazza della Repubblica or the city center. Italian furniture and Tuscan fabrics carry...
An extra bed is available on request.
The living room is separate from the bedroom, with Italian silks and velvets throughout the suite. Locally made furniture and artwork sit against wallpaper inspired by nature. Parquet floors run beneath the soft furnishings.
Selected interiors have leafy green walls around the sofas and chairs. A low table sits between them, and a doorway leads to the bedroom. Woodland patterns continue around the bed in these rooms. Marble and mosaic finishes line the bathroom, alongside a bathtub and separate walk-in shower.
The living room is separate from the bedroom, with Italian silks and velvets throughout the suite. Locally made furniture and artwork sit against wallpaper inspired...
The two-bedroom layout has a separate living room between the main suite and a second bedroom. Soft Italian fabrics and local artwork sit among antique pieces and modern furniture. Windows face Florence’s historic center, with city views from the shared spaces.
In selected interiors, honey-yellow wallpaper lines the walls above parquet floors. A sofa and wing chairs gather around a low table in these rooms. A writing desk sits in the living room, with framed Florentine scenes on the walls. Each bedroom has its own marble bathroom, with a bathtub and separate walk-in shower.
The two-bedroom layout has a separate living room between the main suite and a second bedroom. Soft Italian fabrics and local artwork sit among antique...
The two Premium bedrooms are linked, with a separate sleeping area in each. Antiques and modern furniture share the rooms with soft Italian fabrics. Local artwork adds a touch of Florence to both rooms. The windows face the historic streets.
Some bedrooms have leaf-patterned wallpaper, padded headboards and wood bedside tables. A writing desk stands on the parquet floor in these rooms, with long curtains at the windows. Each bedroom has its own marble bathroom with mosaic details. Both bathrooms have a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower.
The two Premium bedrooms are linked, with a separate sleeping area in each. Antiques and modern furniture share the rooms with soft Italian fabrics. Local...
An additional guest can be accommodated with an extra bed on request.
Honey, amber and gold shades bring the two bedrooms together. Modern furniture shares the rooms with antiques and local artwork. Soft upholstery and parquet floors continue through both bedrooms. A Junior Suite links to another bedroom, so each sleeping area remains distinct.
Selected interiors have leaf-patterned wallpaper around a sofa and patterned chairs. These rooms have a low table between the seats and a desk in the sitting area. Long curtains frame views of Florence’s historic streets in these rooms. Carrara marble and mosaics finish both bathrooms. Each has a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower.
Honey, amber and gold shades bring the two bedrooms together. Modern furniture shares the rooms with antiques and local artwork. Soft upholstery and parquet floors...
One additional guest can stay with an extra bed arranged on request.
The living room adjoins the main bedroom and links to a second bedroom. This shared space sits between the sleeping areas. Italian fabrics and local artwork soften a mix of antique and modern furniture, while windows face the historic city center.
In some interiors, yellow botanical wallpaper forms a backdrop to a sofa and upholstered chairs. A writing desk shares the room, with framed city scenes above the seating. Parquet floors and long curtains continue through these interiors. Marble bathrooms serve both bedrooms, each with a bathtub and separate walk-in shower.
The living room adjoins the main bedroom and links to a second bedroom. This shared space sits between the sleeping areas. Italian fabrics and local...
Up to two extra guests can stay with extra beds arranged on request.
The living and dining rooms lie between bedrooms at opposite ends of the suite. Gray, white and buttercup shades run through the rooms. Botanical wallpaper by Lewis & Wood and Christopher Farr brings the natural theme indoors. Handmade furniture by Ceccarelli adds a Florentine touch.
In selected rooms, framed art and books sit around the seating. A writing desk and upholstered chairs furnish the living area in these interiors. Parquet floors extend into the bedrooms. Arabescato Carrara marble finishes both bathrooms, which have walk-in showers. The outlook takes in the city or Piazza della Repubblica.
The living and dining rooms lie between bedrooms at opposite ends of the suite. Gray, white and buttercup shades run through the rooms. Botanical wallpaper...
An extra bed is offered on request.
Mint-striped walls surround the separate living and dining areas, furnished with Barthel antiques. Books and statues sit among handmade furniture, with a tapestry above the bed. The outlook takes in Piazza della Repubblica and the Column of Abundance.
The living area has a wet bar, while a walk-in wardrobe serves the bedroom. In a selected interior, a sofa and woven chairs stand beside tall windows. A wood dining table shares this space. Arabescato Carrara marble lines the bathroom, which has a bathtub and separate walk-in shower.
Mint-striped walls surround the separate living and dining areas, furnished with Barthel antiques. Books and statues sit among handmade furniture, with a tapestry above the...
An extra bed can be provided on request.
Florentine sculpture and local artwork share the living and dining rooms with shelves of books. Windows overlook Piazza della Repubblica and the city. Parquet floors and textiles by C&C Milano and Dedar continue through the rooms. The bedroom is separate, and the suite also has a study.
In a selected green-toned interior, busts stand among bookshelves and sofas face a low table. A carved headboard adds a traditional touch to the bedroom. The suite has a walk-in wardrobe and guest toilet as well as the main bathroom. A bathtub and separate walk-in shower sit within that bathroom.
Florentine sculpture and local artwork share the living and dining rooms with shelves of books. Windows overlook Piazza della Repubblica and the city. Parquet floors...
Views of Brunelleschi’s Duomo fill the large windows in this private wing. Il Bronzetto bronze tables and gold-leaf mirrors furnish the separate living and dining rooms. Bookcases by Castorina and cushions by Timorous Beasties add to the Florentine craft. A large table stands in the dining room.
Earthy tones meet sea-blue accents in the bedroom, alongside woodland wallpaper and fine Italian fabrics. The suite has a study, walk-in wardrobe and separate guest toilet. Marble and mosaic finishes line the main bathroom, with a bathtub and separate walk-in shower.
Views of Brunelleschi’s Duomo fill the large windows in this private wing. Il Bronzetto bronze tables and gold-leaf mirrors furnish the separate living and dining...
Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte hotel, occupies Piazza della Repubblica 7. The Column of Abundance stands across the square, marking Florence's symbolic center. From here, a museum visit can be followed by a rest upstairs; lunch can turn into a walk toward the Arno; and an evening out needs little advance choreography. The address works especially well when several people in a party have different plans and want to meet again without crossing the city.
The piazza gives the stay a sense of daily life, too. The view changes between morning coffee, afternoon foot traffic and the lights around the square after dark. This is an animated setting rather than a secluded retreat. Guests who prefer to be away from the busiest streets may want a quieter address; those who like to watch Florence from their window or an outdoor table will find much to enjoy here.
Hotel Savoy first opened in 1893 and became part of Rocco Forte Hotels in 1998. Olga Polizzi's design direction draws on Florentine craftsmanship without turning the interiors into a period set. Tuscan fabrics, local artwork, antiques and contemporary pieces sit together. Her collaboration with Laudomia Pucci adds color and pattern, while furniture and decorative details made by local artisans give the rooms a connection to the city beyond their views.
That balance matters in Florence, where the setting already carries so much history. The hotel feels bright and composed rather than ceremonious. Some rooms use vivid Tuscan-inspired fabrics; others have a softer palette. Public spaces continue the mix of classic and modern, so the return from a day among Renaissance buildings feels like a change of pace, not a departure from Florence altogether.
Accommodation ranges from Superior, Premium and Deluxe Rooms to Junior Suites, family configurations and larger suites. The distinctions are worth considering before booking. Superior Rooms average 28 square meters and face the city; Premium Rooms average 29 square meters and can look toward the piazza. Deluxe Rooms average 33 square meters, while Junior Suites offer about 48 square meters and views of the historic center or Piazza della Repubblica. A piazza outlook is category-dependent, not a feature of every room.
For a longer stay, the separate living space of a Deluxe or Grand Suite can make a practical difference. The 55-square-meter Grand Suite includes living and dining areas, whereas the 70-square-meter Repubblica Suite opens onto three balconies above the square. Its living and dining rooms give the view a role throughout the day, not just at bedtime. A king bed that can be twinned adds flexibility, though guests needing more than one bedroom should look at the dedicated family and multi-bedroom options.
The four Artist Suites average 104 square meters and display contemporary art available for purchase. The 152-square-meter Duomo Presidential Suite occupies its own wing and looks toward the cathedral and city. These are markedly different ways to make Florence part of the room: one through collected art and a piazza outlook, the other through scale, privacy and the Duomo view. Confirm the exact outlook and layout of the category selected, particularly when a landmark view is central to the trip.
Irene is the hotel's restaurant, with a terrace directly on Piazza della Repubblica. Chef Fulvio Pierangelini's approach centers on seasonal ingredients and Tuscan cooking. The hotel's current description cites simple dishes such as spaghetti with tomato and basil and handmade ravioli with black truffle, but the pleasure here is as much about the setting as any particular plate. A meal on the terrace keeps the activity of the square in view while providing a comfortable pause between visits.
Inside, Loro Piana fabrics, Venetian chandeliers and Pietrasanta marble give Irene the feel of an elegant Florentine home. It is useful at several points in the day: breakfast before an early museum visit, lunch after a morning on foot or dinner when nobody wants another journey across town. Menus are seasonal, so individual dishes are best checked when planning a meal.
Bar Artemisia is a distinct space, named for the painter Artemisia Gentileschi. It offers cocktails, Tuscan wines and an aperitivo setting apart from Irene's dining room. That separation is a welcome detail in a compact city hotel. Guests can return from the galleries for a drink without committing to dinner, or meet there before heading back into the streets.
The hotel's Spa Suite is on the fifth floor, arranged over two levels. Its upper relaxation area looks across Florence, while the treatment space has an unusually close view of the Duomo. Treatments have been developed with Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, a Florentine institution, using its products. This is a focused treatment setting rather than an expansive resort spa, a distinction worth knowing if wellness facilities are a deciding factor.
A separate fitness center has Technogym cardiovascular and resistance equipment, plus a studio used for classes. It gives guests a way to keep a routine without leaving the hotel. Spa appointments and any classes are best arranged around the day's sightseeing, since the central location makes it tempting to spend every hour outside.
The Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Strozzi all fit naturally into walks from the hotel. Via de' Tornabuoni brings fashion houses and smaller Florentine shops into the same compact circuit. There is no need to treat each sight as a separate expedition. A morning at the cathedral can lead to a gallery visit, a break at the hotel and another walk toward the river once the busiest hours have passed.
Families gain the same freedom to split the day. The Two-bedroom Family Room combines interconnected rooms and averages 50 square meters. The Two-bedroom Family Suite, about 70 square meters, adds a separate living room between bedrooms. Other family layouts offer additional space, but occupancy and bed arrangements vary, so choose by the party's actual needs rather than the category name alone. A short return to the room can be more valuable with children than an ambitious itinerary that never pauses.
Rocco Forte Kids provides age-specific amenities and activities; the hotel also lists babysitting on request. Younger guests can have child-sized robes and slippers, while the concierge can help shape city outings for older children. These touches make the Savoy a credible family base without changing its grown-up character. The busy square outside remains part of the experience, so a room's aspect is still worth discussing when quiet matters.
Hotel Savoy Florence suits travelers who want an active historic-center address with attentive hotel service close at hand. It is particularly compelling for art-focused visits, shopping days and families who benefit from easy returns between outings. Irene's terrace, Bar Artemisia and the Spa Suite add places to pause without losing the sense of being in Florence.
Choose the room as carefully as the address. A city-facing Superior Room serves a different trip from a balconied Repubblica Suite or a family layout with separate bedrooms. The piazza is the constant: a lively Florentine scene immediately below, and a starting point from which much of the city can be discovered on foot.
At Bar Artemisia, try an aperitivo from Salvatore Calabrese’s team and ask about spirits made by women, a nod to painter Artemisia Gentileschi.
Pause in the lobby to see Luca Pignatelli’s paintings of sculpted heads, part of the hotel’s collection of work by Italian artists.
At Irene, order seasonal Tuscan dishes on the terrace overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, where you can watch Florence go by.
Piazza della Repubblica 7, 50123 Florence, Italy
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Yes. Hotel Savoy Florence is a strong choice for travelers who want a refined city hotel in the historic center. It suits guests who value Piazza della Repubblica, elegant rooms, polished service, Tuscan dining, shopping, art, and easy sightseeing.
Hotel Savoy Florence is on Piazza della Repubblica 7 in central Florence. The location is ideal for the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Via de' Tornabuoni, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Maria Novella.
The hotel combines a landmark Florence address with contemporary Italian design and a strong sense of local style. Guests choose it for central access, fashion district proximity, Tuscan details, attentive concierge work, and a polished residential mood.
Hotel Savoy Florence has 80 rooms and suites. The room count gives the hotel an intimate feeling while still providing full luxury service in the center of Florence.
Rooms and suites are elegant, bright, and tailored, with Tuscan fabrics, local artwork, and a calm contemporary palette. Many categories look toward Florence rooftops, Piazza della Repubblica, or nearby historic streets, depending on the room chosen.
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