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title: "LHP Hotel River vs Palazzo dei Ciompi: which hotel is better?"
description: "LHP Hotel River or Palazzo dei Ciompi in Florence? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-11
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# LHP Hotel River vs Palazzo dei Ciompi

Both are in Florence, 590 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · San Niccolò
## [LHP Hotel River](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lhp-hotel-river-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1772369/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · San Niccolò
## [Palazzo dei Ciompi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palazzo-dei-ciompi-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1935906/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Palazzo dei Ciompi

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 590 m apart.

### Choose LHP Hotel River if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.8)

### Why is LHP Hotel River better than Palazzo dei Ciompi?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.8) (+0.4)
2.  310 m closer to the area centre (−310 m)

### Why is Palazzo dei Ciompi better than LHP Hotel River?

1.  320 m closer to public transport (−320 m)
2.  More guest reviews (244 vs 54), so the rating is more reliable (×4.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | LHP Hotel River | Palazzo dei Ciompi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.4) | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.7  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | – |
| Public transport | 5.9 | 7.6  (+1.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+0.4) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.4) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 54 | 244  (+190) |
| Google rating | 4.2/5  (+1.0) | 3.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 451 | 456  (+5) |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 28%  (+18%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.7  (+0.6) |
| Distance to San Niccolò centre | 550 m  (−310 m) | 860 m |
| To public transport | 900 m | 590 m  (−320 m) |
| To the airport | 7.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 138 | 150  (+12) |
| To the nearest food shop | 470 m | 130 m  (−340 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 16  (+12) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 32 | 33 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26  (+16) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| David | 1.3 km | 740 m  (−570 m) |
| Uffizi Gallery | 1.0 km | 870 m |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Palazzo dei Ciompi prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palazzo-dei-ciompi-florence/prices/)

## Location

590 m apart

LHP Hotel River: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Stazione di Porta alla Croce: 900 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 7.0 km, 138 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Palazzo dei Ciompi: city centre: 970 m, nearest station Stazione di Porta alla Croce: 590 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 6.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 23 hotels in Santa Croce](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/florence/area/santa-croce/)

## Weather in Florence

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## LHP Hotel River or Palazzo dei Ciompi: common questions

### Which is better, LHP Hotel River or Palazzo dei Ciompi?

Palazzo dei Ciompi leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. LHP Hotel River is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, LHP Hotel River or Palazzo dei Ciompi?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

LHP Hotel River is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 860 m for Palazzo dei Ciompi.

### How far apart are LHP Hotel River and Palazzo dei Ciompi?

The two hotels are 590 m 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lhp-hotel-river-florence-vs-palazzo-dei-ciompi-florence/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/