Riva Lofts Florence

I am surprised that this hotel has got such rave reviews. It is beautifully situated but it is very overpriced. We imagined we would have a loft room but instead had more of a cave. Certainly not a room with a view. There is little attention to detail. I could provide a very comprehensive list as someone else did but just one example to serve supermarket white bread at a boutique hotel is really disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this at the price.

Exceptional!! The two bedroom, two bath loft was absolutely amazing. Immaculate. Gorgeous. The grounds are beautiful and so is the pool. Staff was super friendly. They helped with taxis and guided us on what to see and how to get there. The continental breakfast was delicious. The property is in a quiet neighborhood, which is a nice respite from the hustle n bustle of downtown. The tram that takes you into the historic center is only a few minutes walk, very convenient. I can't say enough how much we loved this place. We want to return asap!

A great place to stay if you want to feel like a local! The location was about a 30 minute walk or an easy tram ride to the center of Florence. The staff was very welcoming and easy to communicate with during the entire planning process. They were also helpful with recommendations. They also upgraded me and my husband to a loft room, which had a convenient kitchenette, complete with a sink, small electric stovetop, microwave, and espresso machine. All in all, highly recommend. Sharing a detailed pro/con list below. Pros: - very quiet location removed from all the tourist traffic. slept so well. - stocked kitchenette with pots, pans, espresso machine, and more. - very comfortable bed and pillows - simple but fresh breakfast included with the stay - the dining/communal area is beautiful, complete with a fireplace - small but nice outdoor area with chairs by the pool - free bike rentals Cons: - 30 minute walk or a tram ride to get to city center. some areas can feel a bit sketchy - in our loft setup, the bathroom was located downstairs, which can be inconvenient for some people - closet/storage. there was a beautiful antique closet/chest which is large but dark. you have to find the light switch to turn on the light inside. we also couldn't find an iron or steamer, which would have been helpful to have. - the walls are very thin. when we first arrived, we didn't have any neighbors. on our last night, someone checked in and we could hear them going up and down the stairs.