Riva Lofts Florence

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.

The place is nice however there are few disappointing conditions First is is pretty far from the center contrary to what is written it takes half an hour in public transportation to get to the center, which means at least an hour a day and if you want to come and go it is more cumbersome Second the staff is not available. In the evening there’s no one to answer, not even on the phone. The room itself is clean and well kept but there isn’t enough light , which makes it difficult and uncomfortable. The yard and the pool are very nice and welcoming and if you are looking for some getaway from the crowded city it is really nice. As for the breakfast it varies on different days, on one day it was very slim on the second much reacher.

I can’t rave enough about our stay here at Riva Lofts! My husband and I absolutely love Florence & have been several times, but Riva Lofts gave us a new experience that was intimate, immersive and experiential. Our superior loft was the perfect size for us two, and breakfast served at the restaurant every morning was a great way to start our day (special shout-out to Giovanna for always being so sweet!). We took part in a private cooking class with chef Michele and we learned how to make a 4-course meal, including two pastas (we bought a pasta machine online after, if that’s any indication as to how much we enjoyed it). We dined at the on-site restaurant helmed by chef Michele multiple times and it was an elevated, fine dining experience in a nice, casual environment (so you didn’t have to dress up to the nines). We also booked a wine tour through the hotel that included a private driver, who brought us to two historic towns and two wineries. Finally, the location is out of the city center, but in a good way! We felt more like locals (although everyone at the hotel spoke English, but we did try to speak Italian which seemed appreciated!). Other recommended restaurants were about a 20-25 min walk, however, a tram that took you to the city center was easy to use and a short walk away (getting you to the Florence train station within minutes). Overall, it was a peaceful, romantic retreat with activities sprinkled in, wonderful public spaces (both indoor and outdoor) and the staff at Riva who couldn’t have been nicer. You won’t regret staying here!