Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
A 19th-century palazzo near Santa Maria Novella, Sina Villa Medici combines 100 rooms and suites with a rare private garden and swimming pool, wellness facilities and the revived Harry’s Bar Firenze.
Sina Villa Medici occupies a historic 19th-century palazzo on Via Il Prato, within walking distance of Santa Maria Novella and the center of Florence. The building became a luxury hotel in 1960 and has hosted royalty, celebrities and heads of state for decades.
The hotel has 100 rooms and suites mixing classic and contemporary styles, many with views over Florence’s rooftops, gardens or the historic St. Anna convent. Larger suites can include balconies, living rooms and dramatic city perspectives.
Its greatest physical advantage is the private garden and swimming pool, a rarity within Florence’s historic center. A Wellness Club and rooftop terrace add more space for relaxation between days spent in museums and churches.
Harry’s Bar Firenze now shapes the hotel’s food-and-drink identity, including Harry’s Bar The Garden and a newer Harry’s Bar Firenze 1953 outlet. Classic cocktails such as the Bellini and Negroni reinforce the sense of Florentine dolce vita.
Sina Villa Medici is best for travelers who want a traditional city hotel with actual resort breathing room. The garden pool and central location create a combination that is difficult to find anywhere else in Florence.