Hotel Rita Major vs Palazzo Graziani
Both are in Florence, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hotel Rita Major
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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Palazzo Graziani
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Rita Major
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 610 m apart.
Choose Hotel Rita Major if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 32 / 14)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2015)
Choose Palazzo Graziani if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.4)
- to walk to the sights (730 m / 1.3 km)
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 32)
Why is Hotel Rita Major better than Palazzo Graziani?
- 1560 m closer to public transport−560 m
- 2More guest reviews (253 vs 66), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2015)+9y
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Palazzo Graziani better than Hotel Rita Major?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4)+0.6
- 2580 m closer to the city centre−580 m
- 3Includes free breakfast
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Rita Major vs Palazzo Graziani: which hotel is better? | Hotel Rita Major | Palazzo Graziani |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Location | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 +3.1 | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 253 +187 | 66 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 +0.3 |
| Google reviews | 287 | 299 +12 |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 35% | top 22% +43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 730 m −580 m |
| To public transport | 160 m −560 m | 720 m |
| To the airport | 6.6 km | 6.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 330 m | 140 m −190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 20 +12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 32 | 14 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 +9y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +6 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| David | 870 m | 520 m −350 m |
| Uffizi Gallery | 1.3 km | 740 m −580 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
610 m apart
Hotel Rita Major: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Stazione di Porta alla Croce: 160 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 6.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Palazzo Graziani: city centre: 730 m, nearest station Venizia Santa Lucia station: 720 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 6.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Rita Major or Palazzo Graziani: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Rita Major or Palazzo Graziani?
Hotel Rita Major leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Palazzo Graziani is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Rita Major or Palazzo Graziani?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Palazzo Graziani is closer: 730 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Hotel Rita Major.
How far apart are Hotel Rita Major and Palazzo Graziani?
The two hotels are 610 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