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title: "AC Hotel Firenze vs Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence: which hotel is better?"
description: "AC Hotel Firenze or Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence in Florence? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# AC Hotel Firenze vs Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence

Both are in Florence, 5.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · San Iacopino
## [AC Hotel Firenze](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ac-hotel-firenze-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1096788/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Cinque Vie
## [Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-blu-hotel-florence-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2003939/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 5.3 km apart.

### Choose AC Hotel Firenze if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 4.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (98 / 11)
-   a short airport transfer (4.5 km / 9.7 km)

### Choose Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.2)
-   a spa and wellness
-   free parking

### Why is AC Hotel Firenze better than Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence?

1.  2.8 km closer to the city centre (−2.8 km)
2.  5.2 km closer to the airport (−5.2 km)
3.  More guest reviews (94 vs 42), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)
4.  87 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+87)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 85 vs 40) (+45)
6.  11 more sights within 1 km (+11)
7.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence better than AC Hotel Firenze?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.2) (+0.6)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  Has free parking
5.  7 more listed amenities (19 vs 12) (+7)
6.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | AC Hotel Firenze | Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.8  (+0.6) |
| Location | 8.7  (+5.2) | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 7.5  (+4.2) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 8.5  (+8.5) |
| Public transport | 10.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.8  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 94  (+52) | 42 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 252 |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 26% | top 37%  (+37%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7  (+5.2) | 3.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km  (−2.8 km) | 4.1 km |
| To public transport | 120 m | – |
| To the airport | 4.5 km  (−5.2 km) | 9.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 98  (+87) | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 220 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12  (+11) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 304 |
| Floors | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2006 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 19  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| David | 1.7 km  (−2.5 km) | 4.2 km |
| Uffizi Gallery | 1.7 km  (−1.9 km) | 3.6 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

5.3 km apart

AC Hotel Firenze: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Stazione di Firenze Porta al Prato: 120 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 4.5 km, 98 places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence: city centre: 4.1 km, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 9.7 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Florence

[Florence weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/tuscany/florence/weather)

## AC Hotel Firenze or Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence: common questions

### Which is better, AC Hotel Firenze or Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. AC Hotel Firenze is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, AC Hotel Firenze or Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

AC Hotel Firenze is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 4.1 km for Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence.

### How far apart are AC Hotel Firenze and Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence?

The two hotels are 5.3 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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