A LUXURY STAY AT THE BEAUTIFUL BERNINI PALACE HOTEL, FLORENCE

Last Updated on 28th February 2026 by Bejal

The beautiful Bernini Palace Hotel in the heart of Florence, truly is an opulent hotel option in this Renaissance city. It most definitely has the old world wow factor of luxury hotels, plush rooms and suites, excellent service, not to mention the views,,all the personal touches and the food and drinks. This is a place where special memories are made and guest experiences are nothing but romantic, polished but with an air of authenticity.

Come and discover the beautiful Bernini Palace Hotel and what it has to offer guests within it’s historical walls that were once an exuberant palace.

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The Bernini Palace Hotel: A Short History

The Bernini Palace Hotel is housed in a 15^th century former palace building quite literally in the heart of Florence and is steeped in history. It is part of the Due Torri Hotels group who have a handful of luxury boutique-style hotels in Italy.

The hotel is literally located a few minutes from the Uffizi Gallery, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio bridge and the main shopping street in Florence and in addition is 10 minutes form the Santa Maria Novella station, Pitti Palace and the Santa Croce church. In addition it is well located to walk to some of the best Italian restaurants I’ve eaten in, including fine dining and more traditional Trattorias. It also used to house a lot of the medieval parliamentary figures.

 Another reason for choosing the opulent Bernini Palace Hotel was that as opposed to having the pick of many of the luxurious brand names and chain hotels we’re used, We generally always try and opt for a boutique hotel or chain native to the country, which is quite pertinent to the Due Torri Hotel group. The building has historically been involved with hospitality and was even a meeting place for the members of the House of Parliament. Therefore it is no surprise that it has kept it’s elite and opulent hospitality background into the present day.

If we fast-forward to present day, arriving at the hotel does give you quite the wow factor due to it’s location and exterior but once those front doors are swung open by the hotels doormen, you will instantly feel the palatial surroundings. You are welcomed very personally at the Bernini palace Hotel and check-in is swift with absolutely everything being taken care of for you, whilst you take a seat on the velvet cushioned seats. One of the first things that hit me was the huge vats of infuser oil all around with a stunningly striking sunflower display!

Next we were given a quick tour of the hotel and taken to our room, which was right at the top of the building on the fifth floor around the corner from the outdoor terrace. Come along and explore the rest of the hotel…

The Beautiful Bernini Palace Hotel Bar

 This hotel has truly got one of the most beautifully decorated bars I have ever been into. The place oozes sophistication, glamour and class. It’s the ideal place to sit on the high stools and relax after a long day sight-seeing. You can admire the elegant chandeliers as the bar-tenders prepare you a pre or post dinner beverage. The bar forms an extension of the lobby area, where baroque-style chairs fuse seamlessly into the bar furnishings and ambience.

 

 The Hotel Terrace

Yet another obsession of mine are room terraces and the Bernini Palace Hotel has a stunning one with lovely rooftop views. It actually faces inside so you get pretty garden views of the apartments and surrounding buildings. If you fancy an al fresco breakfast then you can arrange to have your breakfast delivered here or there is a hot tub which you can jump into should you wish!

The Superior Room

As we were not planning to spend much time in our room on this trip we went for a Superior Room, which I thought was furnished in a classic Italian style with beautiful antiques and classy fittings and fixtures. There were chandeliers and cornices dressing the room with luscious thick renaissance styled fabrics.

The bathroom was also classically designed featuring some very opulent toiletry products which I have never come across but could be purchased from reception along with the oil room diffusers, robes and other ornaments dotted around the hotel.

 The Breakfast

I’m usually not properly awake until I’ve had my first coffee of the day but trust me when I say that merely walking into the breakfast room, I was wide awake.  The room is so decadent with a magnificent frescoed ceiling. This was the original parliamentary room where all meeting were conducted. Again attention to detail to service and choice are incredible. You can really see why The Bernini Palace Hotel has earnt it’s five star rating. An American buffet breakfast is offered containing hot and cold items but there is also an a la carte menu if you wish to select something a little bit more indulgent hence why I use the word opulent!

TThe Beautiful Bernini Palace Hotel Restaurant

In the hotel’s internal renovated courtyard, lies the hotel esteemed restaurant, La Chiostrina. The menus are updated monthly and service is focussed on innovative styles with traditional classic Italian fare cooked to perfection.

I have to confess, we didn’t actually get a chance to dine in the restaurant on this occasion but we heard glowing reviews from other guests.

A Business Room (Travel Office)

 The hotel has also one of the most classiest business rooms, with access to internet (you do get wifi in all rooms anyway), faxing and printing facilities.

The Concierge (Les Clefs D’or)

We cannot rave enough about the concierge service at the Bernini Palace Hotel. Prior to arriving, I had requested reservations be made at certain restaurants.  Within an hour or so of arriving all thes.  restaurant confirmations were presented to us on cards that we could present to the matres des at the restaurants. I thought this was a beautiful touch and a good way of having the details of the restaurants so we could direct ourselves there easily. The concierge service was also very helpful with a number of things such as sights, local information and where in the city you could get the best views. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for the front of house team.

Attention To Detail

We’re all flattered by some attention to detail and when the concierge found out it was our wedding anniversary during our stay, he had a bottle of Italian bubbly delivered to our room, Nice touch! There were just so many nice touches at this hotel, my advice would be to just go and stay and find out for yourself.

Popular Tours Close to Beautiful Hotel Bernini Palace

Take a look at some of the best tours, more for first visitors to Florence. The attractions are all located within a short walk of Hotel Bernini Palace.

The Details

• Location: Piazza San Firenze, 29 (Piazza della Signoria), 50122. Florence I Tel. +39 055288621 I Map Location
• Times: Check-in time: 14:00. Check-out time: 12:00
• Perfect For: Couples, Special Occasions, older family groups

   

How To Get To Hotel Bernini Palace Florence

• Flight – A very few number of airlines fly into Amerigo Vespucci Airport, which is a 20 minute drive to the centre of Florence, or Pisa International Airport has lots more airlines flying directly to it. Many of the budget carriers fly here.. Then jump on a train from the airport or book a taxi into Florence. Alternatively ask HotelBernini Palace to arrange a car to come and collect you. This is at an extra cost.

• Trains & Buses – Florence can be accessed from many different points around Tuscany as well as greater Italy. There are a large amount of direct train routes such as from Naples, Milan, Pisa, Venice, Bologna to mention a few. Many of the trains will be direct in and out of Florence’s main train station, Santa Maria Novella.

• Car – If you plan to drive around the medieval towns of Tuscany, hiring a car is a great option. Do check with Ad Astra before hand where the best parking point is. The centre of Florence is a ZTL which is a traffic limited parking area. Find out more about Parking in Florence.

What We Loved About Hotel Bernini Palace, Florence

For those who love old-world charm, interiors as well as service, the beautiful Bernini Palace Hotel is perfect for you. The concierge service is excellent with the team looking after all your requests from booking restaurants for you todine at as well as sourcing tours as well as private chauffeur driven cars. The room feel opulent and the breakfast is of beautiful quality. The team are also very discrete and can manage personal or special requests to make your stay extra special.

Hotel Bernini Palace Florence:Round-Up

A luxurious special hotel which most definitely feels like you’re staying in a rich historical piece of Florentine history. The beautiful Bernini Palace Hotel is perfect fpr special occasion stays or any time luxury. This is not just reflected in the interiors, dining and amenities but also in the service of the team, who are more than happy to go above and beyond to make your stay memorable. A classy hotel for a very classy stay.

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