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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.

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

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.

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Rooms & Suites at Hotel Savoy Florence

Superior Room
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Superior Room

269 sqft
From 1’139 USD

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...

Premium Room
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Premium Room

301 sqft
From 1’223 USD

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...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

344 sqft
From 1’329 USD

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...

Deluxe Junior Suite
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Deluxe Junior Suite

431–538 sqft
From 1’396 USD

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...

Panoramic Suite
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Panoramic Suite

753 sqft
From 1’469 USD

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...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

377–431 sqft
From 1’822 USD

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...

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

646 sqft
From 2’119 USD

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...

Family Suite
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Family Suite

753 sqft
From 2’266 USD

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...

Family Room
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Family Room

538 sqft
From 2’418 USD

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...

2 Bedroom Family Junior Suite
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2 Bedroom Family Junior Suite

700–753 sqft
From 3’114 USD

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...

2 Bedroom Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Family Suite

753–775 sqft
From 3’165 USD

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...

2 Bedroom Family Grand Suite
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2 Bedroom Family Grand Suite

915 sqft
From 3’304 USD

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...

Repubblica Suite
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Repubblica Suite

753 sqft
From 5’793 USD

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...

Artist Suite
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Artist Suite

1,119 sqft
From 7’238 USD

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...

Duomo Presidential Suite
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Duomo Presidential Suite

1,636 sqft
From 9’693 USD

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.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

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.

Location of Hotel Savoy

Piazza della Repubblica 7, 50123 Florence, Italy

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What to Know About Hotel Savoy Florence

Is Hotel Savoy Florence a good choice for a luxury Florence stay?

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.

Where is Hotel Savoy Florence located?

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.

What makes Hotel Savoy Florence special?

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.

How many rooms and suites does Hotel Savoy Florence have?

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.

What are the rooms like at Hotel Savoy 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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