Riva Lofts Florence

Italy , Florence
FIRENZE, Via Baccio Bandinelli, 98
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Bruno

Wonderful stay

Even before we arrived, Veronica, our host, contacted me to inquire about our arrival. She gave us excellent directions and was waiting for us, in the pouring rain!, to direct us to the parking, have our luggage taken care of and guide us to the loft. She is the most helpful, friendly and caring host we have ever had the chance to interact with on our travels. She made us feel welcome, showed us around the property, and helped us plan our stay in Cinque Terre. She even helped us reserve the restaurant we wanted to eat at in the evening. The loft is beautiful, with a jacuzzi and a sauna! Very conveniently located in Riomagiorre. And the breakfast the next morning was heavenly. Veronica brought dish after dish of delicious food, croissants, eggs, crepes, fruit, whatever we wished for. Overall, this experience was one of the best we ever had.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Philoan

Cute property and rooms are comfortable. Not very convenient to town if you just want to get out the door and be in the middle of things.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Nancy

It was a great stay but unfortunately I left in a hurry to get to the rental car and dropped a small ziplock with credit card, health insurance card and $500 in various currencies. As soon as I noticed that evening I called and then emailed the hotel. I didn't hear back at all. When I called again halfway through the conversation the staff person hung up on me. It negatively impacted my memory which had been so great! Dinner and breakfast were very nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Andrea Renee

I stayed for a few weeks. It was very comfortable and everyone was accommodating. I loved having a little kitchen to keep food and prepare simple food. Nice products and breakfast. I will stay here next time I’m in Florence.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Sonja

Riva Lofts 5/5

This hotel is a hidden gem in Florence. We celebrated my 60th birthday. If bespoke and boutique is your favourite hotel choice, Riva Lofts is a wonderful choice. Leafy green gardens to rest under and a beautiful pool to cool off in during the hot Italian summer. The tram from the main train station only €1.70 and three stops to the hotel - super easy to get to and from.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

Sonja

Riva Lofts 5/5

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2024

Terry

Fabulous facility most staff helpful, restaurant closed on the night of our stay

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Simon

Lovely accommodation & great staff, who couldn’t do enough for us.
Take the advice from the staff at check-in on places to eat & the best gelato!
Would happily visit again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2023

Maday

Exceptional!! The two bedroom, two bath loft was absolutely amazing. Immaculate. Gorgeous. The grounds are beautiful and so is the pool. Staff was super friendly. They helped with taxis and guided us on what to see and how to get there. The continental breakfast was delicious. The property is in a quiet neighborhood, which is a nice respite from the hustle n bustle of downtown. The tram that takes you into the historic center is only a few minutes walk, very convenient. I can't say enough how much we loved this place. We want to return asap!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2023

Noa

The place is nice however there are few disappointing conditions
First is is pretty far from the center contrary to what is written it takes half an hour in public transportation to get to the center, which means at least an hour a day and if you want to come and go it is more cumbersome
Second the staff is not available. In the evening there’s no one to answer, not even on the phone.
The room itself is clean and well kept but there isn’t enough light , which makes it difficult and uncomfortable. The yard and the pool are very nice and welcoming and if you are looking for some getaway from the crowded city it is really nice.
As for the breakfast it varies on different days, on one day it was very slim on the second much reacher.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2023

Laurel

The property was interesting and located away from the center of Florence (a plus).
Nice pool and bar. Pleasant staff. The breakfast was completely inadequate and sad— almost nothing to choose from (and for 300 a night you would expect considerably more… ).

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2022

Douglas

The facility is very modern, tasteful and well kept. The common lounge/breakfast room is super comfortable and the staff (particularly Sara and Elenora, who I dealt with) were very friendly capable and helpful. I would hire either of them in a second. The breakfast (included with the room) had many options and were fresh and tasty.

When you approach this place, it seems rather out of the way, but the tram station into town in a block away and access to the city center was actually pretty easy.

The one limitation is the lack of nearby restaurants. There is a fantastic pastry shop a block away, but restaurants for dinner require a 15-20 minute walk - manageable, but not great.

All- in-all, we enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to go back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2022

Lila

Beautiful Property.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great room

Great place, excellent service. A bit out of the way but would certainly book again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2019

KRISTEN

So happy!!

I couldn’t be happier with my experience with staying at Riva Lofts for 8 days— it was wonderful! The staff was so incredibly helpful and we loved the room! I highly recommend to anyone visiting Florence!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Good: Very nice decoration, good cleaning work everyday. Good bed. Very nice reception. Very convenient to have bikes with baby seat!
Not so good: If have washing machine it'll be perfect. Quality of breakfast could be better. Things for kitchenette are very very limited. Parking space limited, only 3, almost always full, so had to park on the street.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2018

Kimberly

This property has great potential if you want to be out of the touristy areas. it just doesn't quite cut it for the price. The grounds are very nice and the reception area was very nice and the operators were very friendly and helpful. However, the rooms seemed just a little dirty and musty. This is an old building not unlike most buildings in Italy, but other redone rooms that we stayed at throughout Italy didn't have the same odors and cleanliness issues. The stairs inside the rooms seemed somewhat dangerous. We stayed in two different rooms while we were there and the 3 story loft was nicer, but with the same issues. In the second room we stayed in there was outside carpeting between the doors of two rooms which makes no sense and it was filthy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

Jill

A little bit of heaven

Riva Lofts is a wonderful place to stay to get away from the hectic tourist swarms in the city center. It is a 10 minute tram ride into the train station or a leisurely 20 minute bike ride (they provide the bikes!). It is quiet, green and serene. The rooms are spotless and modern. The sala hosts a large communal table for a gourmet breakfast spread (many things home made)which is included. Also a small but beautiful swimming pool and garden. The staff was very accommodating. All their recommendations were terrific. We had been staying for 3 nights in Piazza Antinori so this was a pleasant change. Not at all inconvenient.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great location and caring personnel

Extremely friendly and caring personnel. Check-in experience was great.
Location is 10mins away from downtown center and they provide bicycles for free to explore the city. This is actually by far better than staying downtown as traffic and parking there is a mess. Would always stay at Riga Lofts again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2016

Charm and boutique in one.

Recently spent a short break at this wonderful little place within easy walking distance of the centre. Stayed in Loft 8 which has a good balcony to relax on and good space inside. Great staff, friendly and knowledgable, particularly when booking restaurants and advising on sites to see. Overall a great little hideaway for couples visiting Florence.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Boutique hotel great for large, apartment like roo

This was a quick stay for me for one night. A nice boutique hotel, very difficult to find and not in a tourist location. This is a good place to stay if you want to live like a local.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2015

Roberta

Got ready for my wedding there

Amazing hotel and great service!!!
Too many mosquitoes in the room ( repellent wasn't appropriate) and poor wifi connection.
Will definitely go back though!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2015

liz

Great location but expensive for what you got

All in all we had a lovely 2 nights here but it was not particularly good value for money. It as clearly a beautifully finished place when first opened but not enough attention is being paid to upkeep.
One of the attractions was borrowing old fashioned bikes to cycle into town. However, most were in such poor condition it was a virtual impossibility.
The most disappointing aspect was breakfast, having been billed as something quite special, the reality was a tiny and indifferent spread with additional charges being asked for some cold meat. This needs to be addressed.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Loved the location away from the chaos of Florence. A wonderful refuge and a beautiful pool. Staff was super helpful with their recommendations. Thanks Federica!!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2014

Jude

chic and super stylish with excellent staff!

spent ages researching and definately made the right choice. The staff are SO helpful, lots of local info, will book a restaurant table, tickets, taxis etc. NOTHING is too much trouble.

The lofts and whole atmosphere is so beautiful, classy, super chic and cool but very friendly and welcoming. A real treat on the eyes when you first arrive! The breakfast was lovely, simple but nice and they seem to get EVERY detail right. I'm very fussy when it comes to accomodation and the vibe and atmosphere of a hotel/accomodation. Honestly, I cannot imagine you would have anything to be unhappy about. Will definatey stay there when we revisit Florence in the future.
BTW, this is my first EVER review but I was so impressed that I felt hard work and dedication in to making it such a lovely experience deserves much praise!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

wished i stayed longer

the stay here was amazing, i wished i had stayed for more than 1 night, if i had known it was going to be this cool, i would have booked my entire stay in firenze at this place. my loft was gorgeous and the staff is very nice and friendly. we borrowed the bikes and i loved how easy and casual it was. the staff also helped with restaurants and all the suggestions were amazing places. the loft was very clean, i had some flurries from outside float it, but it just added to the charm. hotel location is great, esp if you like to stroll down the river, or bike, its far enough from the hustle and bustle of all the tourist, but still close enough to get to where you need to be. its also near a very cute neighborhood with great gelato and a cute supermarket. if i ever get the chance to come back to firenze, i'll be staying here!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

My new favorite hotel

I loved staying here and wish I had stayed longer than one night. The room was perfect and the kitchenette was great! The location is a bit further out, but I liked the quiet neighborhood. It gave me an opportunity to see a part of Florence I normally wouldn't have. I also love that they had bikes available for use. It made getting to the city center a breeze. Would love to stay here again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2013

A.Finch

Beautiful!!

Loved, loved my stay here. Florence is wonderful and Riva lofts accentuates the city's beauty. The rooms are spectacular and they think of everything. Staff is very knowledgable and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2013

Dave

Great location, oasis feel, super staff!

Stayed for 3 nights. Loved the feel of the place, very laid back and comfortable. Beautiful architecture, courtyards and garden. But easy bike ride or tram ride into city center. Overall a great experience.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2012

Sophie

A different type of Florentine holiday

If you've been to Florence before and are looking for a different experience, this is a good place to stay but not for s first visit if you want a proper city experience. Located along the river outside the city Riva Lofts is a restful and relaxing place to lounge around the lap pool and soak up some rays. Staff have great insider tips about different places to visit and dine in Florence, which are off the beaten track. Such as the world's oldest pharmacy tucked away near the train station.
The hotel has bikes for guests to use to ride along the river cycle paths into the city, which is really good fun. Some of the bikes are very old and rickety but that is part of the fun, as long as the brakes work!
Breakfasts at the hotel are quite basic and were slightly disappointing given the price of the rooms, which are certainly not cheap. Also the outside area is quite a lot smaller than it looks in photographs and not as immaculate as I was expecting, but still nice.
All soft drinks in the room mini bar are free, which is very welcome when the mercury hits 37degrees! It's a great little haven if you want a relaxing holiday in a city like Florence.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2012

Laura

Unique boutique B & B off the beaten path

Beautifully designed and outstanding service. The staff speak excellent English and suggested some great non-toursity restaurants. I liked that the B & B was outside the center of town (where the tourism industry can be a bit overwhelming) but accessible by foot, bike or car. For a unique boutique hotel experience off the beaten path, I would highly recommend this one!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Gianluca

I stayed only one night , but I can say that the room was so good and clean, the person at the reception was very nice and available, the hotel position is very close bay to the train station that in the center well served by taxis and buses. Very good international breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Carla Elsa

Es muy lindo !! Decoración y estado de mantenimiento excelente. Personal súper atento. Volvería a ir al mismo lugar !

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2023

Pietro

La struttura è molto bella, siamo stati una 1 notte. Purtroppo abbiamo trovato scarsa manutenzione (nei bagni in particolare) e in generale poca attenzione nei confronti del cliente. Alcune camere si trovano vicino alla strada.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

Alice

Très accueillant et chaleureux !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2019

Sophie

Good place in Firenze

quiet and beautiful - not far from the center by bicycle provided free by the hotel. breakfast is very good and the living room practical if you have meetings.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2019

Michele

Escapade à Pisa et Florence

Hôtel proche du tram qui vous emmène en quelques minutes à Florence au centre ville ( arrêt gare ) et depuis là vous avez la ville à vous. Personnel sympa, chambre vraiment grande et agréable , lieu pour le petit déjeuner très atypique et pittoresque. Nous n’avons pas profité de la piscine un peu frisquets. 3 places de parcs devant l’hotel ou d’autres proche de qq mètres.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2019

Ida

Cool architect hotel with swimming pool for warmer days.
The staff is extremely helpful, especially with helping to book restaurants etc.
A bit self service during daytime in the dining room, u can have fruit and croissants and beverages and just write it done in their notebook.
You can’t have lunch or dinner there, so be prepared to go in to city center for that.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2019

jungwon

기분좋은 여행

피렌체 중심이랑 거리가 떨어져있지만 자전거를 빌려주기때문에 별 무리없이 여행할수 있다. 전반적으로 편안한 휴가를 보낼수 있는 곳이다

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Nothing to mention about this item. All was perfect and clean

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2018

Vytas

Super Leute arbeiten im Riva Lofts! Alle sind sehr freundlich und helfen immer. Wir haben hier 3 Nächte übernachtet und war alles super: Das Zimmer, das Frühstück und natürlich das Personal

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2018

Florence

Superbe et calme. Pratique : prêt de velos et proximité du centre ville en tram ou à pieds pour les plus courageux.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2016

Rocky

Schön, mit Schrammen

Riva Lofts sind 2008/2009 herum eröffnet worden - die Anlage ist gut gepflegt, in den Zimmern (jedenfalls in dem von mir bewohnten) hapert es ein bisschen. Im Bad ist ein Loch im Putz, in der fancy beleuchteten Rainshower Dusche schimmelt es in den Fugen, der Schminkspiegel ist gebochen und mit Gaffa Tape wieder zusammen geklebt etc. Für 100-130 Euro pro Nacht wäre das ok und ggf ein bisschen \"Italienisch\" - für 250 Euro ist das nicht Standard. Bitte auch nicht von den Bildern in der Hotelbeschreibung täuschen lassen, die eine wundervolle Wohnung mit großen Fenstern und Ausblick zeigen. Es gibt auch Studios (das hatte ich) die im Erdgeschoss liegen und deren einziges Tageslicht die Glasscheibe innerhalb der Eingangstür ist. Ausblick=0. Lage am Fluss = Mückenalarm. Positiv: Grundsätzlich sehr geschmackvolles Interieur/Konzept. Nettes Frühstück (italientypisch) und sehr nettes Personal mit sehr guten Englischkenntnissen. Lage bisschen außerhalb der Stadt - aber Tramstation ist in der Nähe.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

OVERBOOKING

Wir sind mit Freunden gereist und hatten 2 Zimmer gebucht. Das Zimmer unserer Freunde war wegen OVERBOOKING nicht verfügbar. Das war natürlich eine große Enttäuschung. Man hat sie dann in ein anderes Hotel gebucht, das gut war aber mit dem Auto leider 15 Minuten entfernt war.

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Friendly staff, free bicycles and a relaxing weekend!

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2015

Rebecca

Bra ställe! Stort rum, det ända vi saknade var garderober.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2015

Barbara

Dieses Hotel hat Potential

Nicht die beste Wahl für den Winter (keine Heizung im Bad) aber wahrscheinlich hübsch im Sommer (Garten).
Zentrum mit der Strassenbahn gut und schnell erreichbar (4 Haltestellen).
Hatten am 3. Tag kein warmes Wasser und sind deshalb einen Tag früher abgereist, das Personal hat unkompliziert und verständnisvoll gehandelt und uns die letzte Nacht nicht verrechnet.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Designer Hotel, Ruhige Umgebung in Zentrumsnähe

Das Hotel befindet sich ein wenig ausserhalb von Florenz am Ufer des Arno. Das Zimmer ist sauber, ruhig, ebenerdig angelegt (deshalb ein bisschen dunkel) mit einer kleinen Kochnische. Das Sauberkeit im Badezimmer entsprach unseren hohen Erwartungen! Das Frühstück war gut und ausreichend, auch wenn wir etwas länger geschlafen haben.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

V good service from Gemma, the receptionist.

The shower curtain design is not good enough to hold the water from spilling out.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2014

Vidal

Luxe, calme et volupté ...