Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has been listed at number twelve in the external 2026 World's 50 Best Hotels selection, marking its fourth consecutive appearance. The hotel occupies two historic Florentine palaces surrounded by a large private garden.
The property combines Palazzo della Gherardesca and Palazzo del Nero, allowing guests to stay within buildings associated with Florence's architectural history. This recognition comes from The World's 50 Best Hotels; LYG is not independently ranking hotels.
A palace setting in the city
The historic buildings provide a different atmosphere from a purpose-built modern tower, with gardens adding an extensive outdoor component. The setting connects accommodation to Florence's art and cultural heritage.
For travellers, the practical attraction is the combination of a central city base and a quieter private landscape. The experience will vary with the room or suite selected.
A fourth consecutive inclusion
The hotel says its 2026 appearance continues an uninterrupted four-year run on the published list. That is a factual record of the external awards programme, rather than a prediction about future results.
The selection is shaped by the programme's Academy voting process. Travellers can read the published list while also comparing location, facilities and prices independently.
The people behind the property
General Manager Massimiliano Musto attributes the recognition to the team maintaining hospitality across a complex historic setting. Its buildings and gardens are part of Florence's story as well as an operating hotel.
Guests have opportunities to explore the city's culture and return to the property's own garden spaces. Specific guided activities depend on the hotel's current offering.
Planning a Florence stay
The award can be one reference when choosing a hotel, but an itinerary also depends on proximity to desired sights and the available room type. A historic palace is not the same experience as an airport or modern business hotel.
The announcement does not state that any new accommodation block has opened because of the 2026 recognition. LYG is reporting the external list and the property's existing character.
