Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection

Attentive staff and perfect service. From check in to city directions to dirty martinis to classical piano in the lounge- 5 star service and within 15 minutes walking distance to all the major attractions. The decor is not modern but that adds to the experience of staying at the villa medici

The hotel had a lovely welcome and the staff were very kind. Unfortunately the hotel is very dated and doesn’t have a very good smell. The hotel has a lot of Potential but it just doesn’t seem to be updated. If you stay here, have the expectation of staying at a 2/3 star, not a 4.

Great hotel with beautiful rooms and perfect location and - most importantly- friendly staff! We had great time! Even piano player stayed longer for us! Good value for money! Very good hotel managers We got an upgrade! Good location! We will come back!

Sina Villa Medici is located within close walking distance from the main train station in Florence. It’s a quaint looking property that is accessible easily by foot even if you have a few bags with you. Florence center city with historical sites is generally not dispersed too widely. I’d say that Sina Villa Medici is on the outside perimeter - meaning, you can walk to all the sites (Uffizi Gallery etc), but there are perhaps relatively closer options available with other Marriott properties. For example, the Westin is closer to the main center of historical sites, but was considerably more expensive at the time we were booking for end of Dec. Westin also appeared more upmarket from the outside. Nevertheless, you can walk from Sina Villa Medici to the historical sites as these properties are perhaps a 5 min walk apart. And the additional 5 min walk didn’t justify the large price difference at the time of my booking. If you want a closer location to the sites, you may want to stay at the Westin. But Sina Villa Medici is just as capable to give you that access with a few additional minutes of walking time. The room we got was quite large relative to European standards, but the shower room in the bathroom was unusually small in size and barely wide enough to hold a person inside. That being said, the bathroom also had a tub that could be used for a shower and the bathroom was otherwise at par with the standards you’d expect from a Marriott property of this classification. Breakfast was great - notable exception is fresh orange juice, which is not available at the buffet (but perhaps can be ordered separately?). And this seems to be the case also in another Marriott property in Rome that we stayed at (Marriott Flora Rome, where fresh orange juice is not on the breakfast buffet, but can be ordered for an additional charge). Please note that the honey comb available was delicious with the options of bread and many other food options on offer including fresh fruits. The staff at this property is engaged and attentive and specifically the team at the concierge was very effective in answering questions, booking restaurants and ordering taxis. I’d recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a stay in Florence - location not as central to historical sites vs. other Marriott property options (but that may not justify a price difference). Easy access from the train station and walkable distance to the historical center of the city from this property make it a very viable option for stays in Florence.

I recently stayed at the Sina Villa Medici in Florence, expecting a luxurious and refined experience, but what I encountered was far from it. While the staff were friendly, professional, and genuinely the only redeeming aspect of this hotel, the rest of the stay was considerably below five star quality (more closer three star) The facilities are shockingly outdated for a hotel that claims to be five-star. The rooms were tired, with a mix of poorly maintained furniture and subpar amenities. The toilet seat was stained and the shower had black mould in the grouting. Shower was without pressure. The passageways were visibly dirty with stains, indicating a troubling lack of attention to detail and cleanliness. At a price of €700/night, this is completely at odds with hotels of superior stature that charge less. The hotel’s inconsistent room quality makes it a gamble for any guest. While some rooms have been renovated, mine had clearly not, and the stark contrast between what’s advertised and what you might get is infuriating. I’ve stayed in many hotels around the world, and this was by far one of the most disappointing experiences. If not for the excellent staff, I would have checked out early. Avoid at all costs unless you’re willing to gamble on a subpar experience for the price of a luxury stay. Avoid at all costs.