Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza D'Epoca, Florence

Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza D'Epoca - A 16th-century boutique residence with designer interiors and personalized concierge service

Located near Santa Maria Novella in a 16th-century palace, this distinctive Florence hotel features 13 individually designed rooms with Belle Époque style and oriental influences. Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza D'Epoca showcases bespoke interiors combining fine fabrics, local ceramics, and marble with post-modern furnishings. The rooms offer satellite LED TVs, air conditioning, and bathrooms with either showers or freestanding cast iron tubs. A Clefs d'Or concierge team, led by Antonio Pagano, provides service from 8 AM to 9 PM. Guest amenities include an honesty bar with wines and soft drinks, room service, and breakfast featuring homemade yogurt and locally sourced ingredients. The property stands 0.3 miles from the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, with Casa Howard positioned within a 10-minute walk of the Uffizi Gallery, Accademia, Duomo, and Via Tornabuoni's designer shops.

Pros

Each room features unique design elements, from Chinese furnishings to Japanese artwork

Sustainable practices include plastic-free amenities and recyclable materials

Seasonal touches extend to bathroom amenities, with mint soap in summer and pomegranate in winter

Concierge team arranges exclusive local experiences and restaurant reservations

Cons

Located 6 miles from Peretola Airport

Room access requires key insertion for lighting control