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
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
ApartmentSan Niccolò
Palazzo dei Ciompi
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.8)+0.4
- 2310 m closer to the area centre−310 m
Why is Palazzo dei Ciompi better than LHP Hotel River?
- 1320 m closer to public transport−320 m
- 2More 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 vs Palazzo dei Ciompi: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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