Hotel Palazzo Vecchio vs Marco's Way
Both are in Florence, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hotel Palazzo Vecchio
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
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Marco's Way
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 80 m apart.
Choose Hotel Palazzo Vecchio if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 34 / 5)
Choose Marco's Way if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.3)
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 34)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2005)
Why is Hotel Palazzo Vecchio better than Marco's Way?
- 1Allows pets
Why is Marco's Way better than Hotel Palazzo Vecchio?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.3)+1.2
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2005)+19y
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Palazzo Vecchio vs Marco's Way: which hotel is better? | Hotel Palazzo Vecchio | Marco's Way |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.5 +1.2 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 9.4 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.5 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 414 +181 | 233 |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 28% | top 1% +71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 600 m | 590 m |
| To public transport | 70 m | 110 m |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 34 | 5 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2005 | 2024 +19y |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
80 m apart
Hotel Palazzo Vecchio: city centre: 600 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 70 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Marco's Way: city centre: 590 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 110 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 Palazzo Vecchio or Marco's Way: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Palazzo Vecchio or Marco's Way?
Marco's Way leads in 1 of 5 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Palazzo Vecchio or Marco's Way?
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How far apart are Hotel Palazzo Vecchio and Marco's Way?
The two hotels are 80 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