Winter in Italy - Florence and Milan Lodgings

We were lucky enough to have stayed at two really nice hotels while in Italy: (1) J.K. Place Florence, and (2) Park Hyatt Milan.

J.K. Place Florence:
Most of our travel bookings, whether it's flights or lodgings, are booked on points or heavily discounted rates. Unfortunately, due to a little mix up with a reduced rate I booked at the Westin Florence, and NYE being prime time for traveling, we ended up booking the J.K. Place Florence through a Virtuoso agent.  With Virtuoso benefits, we received a complimentary lunch or dinner and a room category upgrade.

Overall, I really like the J.K. Place Florence. It is like staying with a wealthy relative. The boutique hotel was right in front of the Santa Maria Novella church, and walking distance to the train station. The rooms were small, but very functional. The layout and amenities were well thought out. I believed we stayed in a superior room.

The sheets were organic, so it was a bit rough. The shower amenities were nice. They did not get replaced on a daily basis, but I didn't care for it to be switched out. It's less wasteful that way. The breakfast spread was pretty boring, but service was spectacular.

Double bed

other side of the small room

Bed

Restroom

Only one sink

Gift

Outlets for almost every phone jack

Common area where breakfast was served

Charcuterie

Park Hyatt Milan:

The Park Hyatt Milan was definitely more impressive than the J.K. Place Florence. The rooms were twice as big, and the restroom probably four times as big. 

The service was also spectacular. They made reservations for us at a nice restaurant on New Years Day. They also purchased our Last Supper tickets, and charged it to the room. 

comfortable bed

Huge room and sitting area

Wayne's sink. The mini fridge is in the restroom. We find it weird, but I guess people like their booze in the tub? 

Everyone needs a huge closet on vacation, right? The robes were comfortable

very nice shower head

My sink

Laura Tonatto amenities

I just have to say that I'm very happy we ended our stay at the Park Hyatt Milan and not the other way around. Although JK Place was nice, PH Milan was super awesome! After PH Milan and PH Sydney, I think I'm officially a PH Junkie. I can't wait to stay at PH Maldives!

Too bad I didn't know any better, or I would've use our wedding points to book us the PH Vendome for our Honeymoon!!!!