Rivoli Boutique Hotel, Florence

Rivoli Boutique Hotel - A 14th-century Franciscan monastery with whirlpool, garden restaurant, and central Florence location

Located in the Santa Maria Novella district, this historic Florence hotel occupies a restored 14th-century Franciscan monastery featuring original cloisters. The Rivoli Boutique Hotel maintains traditional elements like wood-beamed ceilings while offering 87 soundproofed rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, air conditioning, and pillow menus. A year-round 215.5 ft² whirlpool hot tub maintains a temperature of 36°C, surrounded by a flower-filled courtyard and garden. The industrial-style Benedicta Restaurant serves contemporary interpretations of traditional Italian dishes, complemented by an extensive wine list. The Garden Bar provides cocktails and snacks in the interior cloister courtyard. Three meeting spaces accommodate up to 80 guests theater-style. A daily buffet breakfast includes homemade pastries, organic local products, gluten-free options, and made-to-order espresso drinks. The Rivoli sits just steps from Via Tornabuoni and Via Borgognissanti, with Basilica of Santa Maria Novella 0.3 miles away and Florence Santa Maria Novella station within a 10-minute walk.

Pros

Housed in a historic monastery with preserved cloisters and architectural details

Year-round heated outdoor whirlpool surrounded by gardens

Organic and gluten-free breakfast options with made-to-order espresso

Located on a historic street once frequented by merchants and artists

Cons

6 miles distance from Peretola Airport

Some rooms overlook internal courtyard rather than city views