Picolo recommends · Hotel in Florence, Tuscany
The St. Regis Florence
Light falls through a frescoed glass roof over breakfast, and the river-facing windows look straight across the Arno to the Oltrarno.
Piazza Ognissanti is a small square that opens onto the Arno at the western edge of the old centre. The St. Regis takes up a Renaissance palazzo here, its windows facing the river and the rooftops of the Oltrarno beyond.
The lobby and breakfast room sit beneath a glass roof decorated with frescoes. This is a hotel run in the formal tradition, with butlers on hand, a polished bar and every service you would expect from the name.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The St. Regis Florence
We chose the St. Regis for travellers who want full-scale, formal luxury with the river outside. It is central without being in the thick of it: Via Tornabuoni is a few minutes away and the Duomo a ten-minute walk.
Next to the small hotels in Florence it can feel large and impersonal. If you want an owner who knows your name and a more relaxed mood, a smaller house will suit you better.
What you get
- Butler service
- River-facing rooms over the Arno
- Polished hotel bar
- Frescoed glass-roofed lobby
- Breakfast under the glass roof
A day at The St. Regis Florence
- Morning
- Breakfast under the frescoed glass roof.
- Midday
- A short walk to Santa Maria Novella and its old pharmacy.
- Afternoon
- Shopping on Via Tornabuoni, a few minutes from the door.
- Evening
- A drink at the bar, then a stroll along the river at dusk.
Location
Piazza Ognissanti, Florence, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about The St. Regis Florence
Does The St. Regis Florence have river views?
Yes. Rooms facing the Arno look across the river to the Oltrarno, and the outlook is the grandest among the hotels we recommend in the city.
How far is The St. Regis Florence from the Duomo?
About ten minutes on foot. Via Tornabuoni, the smartest shopping street in Florence, is only a few minutes from the hotel.
Is The St. Regis Florence a formal hotel?
Yes, it is a large, traditional luxury hotel with butler service and a polished bar. Travellers who prefer a small, personal hotel may find it impersonal.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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