A beautifully renovated 19th-century factory on the southern bank of the Arno River, the Riva Lofts provides a modern oasis in easy reach of the rich historical attractions of Florence.
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Rebecca K
New York City, New York
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Couples
Great location to experience Florence like a local
30 Dec 2023
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...
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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.
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...
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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!
Great place just outside of the main crowded central area. Beautiful huge room. Exceptional breakfast and extraordinary restaurant. Lovely people. Tasteful in every detail. Beautiful garden with pool. A true...
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Great place just outside of the main crowded central area. Beautiful huge room. Exceptional breakfast and extraordinary restaurant. Lovely people. Tasteful in every detail. Beautiful garden with pool. A true oasis. Their bikes are the perfect way to get to town and get around. Will definitely be returning.
Very unique property as it used to be owned by an architect, our room used to be his office. Very relaxing property, very Italian vibe and offers much more than...
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Very unique property as it used to be owned by an architect, our room used to be his office. Very relaxing property, very Italian vibe and offers much more than its size might suggest. On site dining and drinks, pool, bicycles and great staff. Located in a quiet part of Florence and not far from the tram. Our room was quite spacious, quiet and was more like a European apartment. Staff was exceptional and very helpful, especially getting taxis. The meals we had were great, best raviolis I've ever had!
Beautiful hotel, lovely grounds. Gorgeous design, the room was spectacular, the service was top notch. Is far out from Florence, so less ideal if you want to see Florence itself,...
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Beautiful hotel, lovely grounds. Gorgeous design, the room was spectacular, the service was top notch. Is far out from Florence, so less ideal if you want to see Florence itself, and there's not much to eat at night.
A small hotel and the number of kids was noticeable, especially if you wanted to use the pool. Maybe better for families looking for a quiet experience outside of Florence.