Hotel Desiree vs Lilium Hotel
Both are in Florence, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Statuto
Hotel Desiree
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★San Frediano
Lilium Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 30 m apart.
Choose Hotel Desiree if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 18 / 7)
Choose Lilium Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.2)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 18)
Why is Hotel Desiree better than Lilium Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (178 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable×15
Why is Lilium Hotel better than Hotel Desiree?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2)+1.1
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Desiree vs Lilium Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hotel Desiree | Lilium Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.3 +1.1 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.3 +1.1 |
| Number of reviews | 178 +166 | 12 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 +0.2 | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 469 +255 | 214 |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 24% | top 30% +46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 590 m | 570 m |
| To public transport | 80 m | 60 m |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 7 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +7 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hotel DesireeLilium Hotel
- Lilium Hotel is cheaper in 5 of 9 months
- Hotel Desiree: €185 a night on average · Lilium Hotel: €188 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Florence by month
All months
| Month | Hotel Desiree | Lilium Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €111 | €144 |
| December | €83 | €114 |
| January | €124 | €238 |
| February | €98 | €122 |
| March | €137 | – |
| April | €244 | – |
| May | €250 | €241 |
| June | €250 | – |
| July | €250 | €202 |
| August | €250 | €188 |
| September | €250 | €222 |
| October | €250 | €222 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
30 m apart
Hotel Desiree: city centre: 590 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 80 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Lilium Hotel: city centre: 570 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 60 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Desiree or Lilium Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Desiree or Lilium Hotel?
Lilium Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Desiree or Lilium Hotel?
Over the year they cost about the same: €185 a night on average at Hotel Desiree, €188 at Lilium Hotel. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Hotel Desiree and Lilium Hotel?
The two hotels are 30 m apart in a straight line.
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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