Found in Florence’s old town, the Rivoli Boutique Hotel is a lovely 4-star retreat steps from the city’s Santa Maria Novella station and the fashionable shops lining Via della Vigna Nuova. This TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner is defined by charming, Florentine touches, set within a 15th-century convent, with a patio and garden, Jacuzzi, gym and meeting facilities. All rooms are cosy havens from the bustling streets outside, with satellite TVs and air conditioning.