Riva Lofts Florence
Via Baccio Bandinelli 98, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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In Italy even the most modern hotel has hundreds or thousands of years of architectural history to deal with; one hypermodern hotel in Rome has a working archaeological site in the basement. By these standards, Riva Lofts is on the young side: this 19th-century complex on the banks of the Arno river has lived only three previous lives — a factory, artisans’ workshops, an architectural studio — on the way to its present incarnation, an immaculately designed ten-suite modernist luxury boutique.
Period stone walls and arched windows share time with concrete floors and modern additions in glass and metal, just as contemporary artworks and antique mirrors and chairs coexist peacefully with sleek designer furniture and the absolute latest in lighting and bathroom fixtures. It’s a bit like a photo shoot for a high-end design catalog, albeit a pretty livable one — all suites have private entrances, all but one have kitchens, and a few have private terraces or views across the river toward the Parco delle Cascine or Brunelleschi’s Cupola.
And along with all this private space in the suites, there’s a generous helping of common space as well, from the sitting room, lined with bookshelves and warmed by a stone fireplace, to the white sandstone swimming pool at the center of the courtyard garden. Newly added is a pair of extra perks: in-room massage or yoga in the garden with an expert trainer.
- 10 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 43 Guest Reviews
- Riva Lofts Florence
- Via Baccio Bandinelli 98
- Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Adjoining rooms
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Golf nearby
- Honesty Bar
- Jacuzzi
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Off street parking
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (seasonal)
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Room service
- Wood burning fireplace
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43 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Candice
- Stayed May 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
What DIDN'T we like??! This place is amazing, not to mention completely and totally unique. The staff was brilliant, the grounds were exceptionally beautiful and the rooms are so comfortable that you feel like you're at home (if you happen to be cool enough to live in an old factory-turned architect firm-turned guest quarters. We will never stay anywhere else in Florence ever again.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Matthew
- Stayed May 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Everything
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing
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- matthew
- Stayed July 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
laid back - but detail oriented hotel. Staff went out of the way to make sure your experience in other parts of the area were good (excellent restaurant recomendations, etc)
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
