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Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

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9.8/10 on 45 reviews

 

- 42 rooms - Villa - score: 9.8, from 45 review/s

 

 

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel: The Renaissance Masterpiece on the Fiesole Hills

Villa San Michele is a living work of art, a former 15th-century Franciscan monastery located on the Fiesole hills, offering a breathtaking and unparalleled panoramic view over the entire city of Florence and the Arno Valley. Its legendary facade is attributed to the School of Michelangelo, lending the Hotel an aura of history and Renaissance splendor. This sanctuary of peace and luxury combines authentic historical details (such as the Last Supper fresco) with the impeccable hospitality of the Belmond group.

Rooms and Suites: Historical Elegance and City Views

The 39 rooms and suites have been recently renovated to enhance Tuscan elegance, preserving the vaulted ceilings, original terracotta floors, and antique furnishings. The accommodations offer modern comforts and, in many cases, private gardens or terraces from which to admire the Florentine landscape and the Chianti hills. The Signature Suites, such as the Limonaia with its private heated plunge pool, and the Grand Tour (a former residence of Napoleon), offer the ultimate in luxury and privacy.

Dining and Services: Gourmet Cuisine and Iconic Gardens

The gastronomic heart of the Hotel is the La Loggia Restaurant, situated beneath the iconic arched loggia, which offers sunset dining with an unrivaled view of the Florence skyline and serves refined Tuscan and Italian dishes. The property is famous for its heated outdoor swimming pool, located on a grassy plateau with a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. A further new feature is the Guerlain Spa, offering luxury treatments in a serene setting. The terraced gardens are a botanical paradise that includes a monastic garden, woodlands, and hidden nooks ideal for relaxation. There is also a renowned Cooking School and a panoramic fitness center.

Location and Accessibility: Fiesole and Complimentary Shuttle to Florence

The privileged location on the Fiesole hill ensures absolute tranquility, while remaining extremely connected to the historic center of Florence. The Hotel provides guests with a complimentary and regular shuttle service (approx. 15 minutes) to Piazza della Repubblica, ensuring easy access to the city’s museums, luxury shopping, and cultural attractions (such as the Duomo and the Uffizi). This Renaissance oasis is the ideal choice for those wishing to combine immersion in history and luxury with the convenience of visiting the Cradle of the Renaissance.

Facilities & Features Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

  • General:
  • Air conditioning,
  • Facilities for disabled guests,
  • Family rooms,
  • Grocery deliveries,
  • Heating,
  • Non-smoking rooms,
  • Packed lunches,
  • Pet basket,
  • Pet bowls,
  • Shuttle service,
  • Soundproof rooms,
  • Wake-up service
  • Activities:
  • Bicycle rental,
  • Bike tours,
  • Cooking class,
  • Cycling,
  • Hiking,
  • Horseback riding,
  • Live music/Performance,
  • Movie nights,
  • Playground,
  • Temporary art galleries,
  • Themed dinners,
  • Tour or class about local culture,
  • Walking tours
  • Bathroom:
  • Bathtub,
  • Free toiletries,
  • Private bathroom
  • Media & Technology:
  • Cable channels,
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Food & Drink:
  • Bar,
  • Breakfast in the room,
  • Coffee house on site,
  • Fruit,
  • Kids' meals,
  • Restaurant,
  • Special diet meals (on request),
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Internet:
  • Internet
  • Outdoors:
  • Garden,
  • Outdoor furniture,
  • Picnic area,
  • Sun deck,
  • Terrace
  • Living Area:
  • Sitting area
  • Parking:
  • Parking
  • Bedroom:
  • Alarm clock,
  • Linens
  • Pool and wellness:
  • Beach chairs/Loungers,
  • Beach umbrellas,
  • Beauty services,
  • Body scrub,
  • Body treatments,
  • Body wrap,
  • Facial treatments,
  • Fitness,
  • Fitness center,
  • Fitness classes,
  • Hair coloring,
  • Hair treatments,
  • Haircut,
  • Hairstyling,
  • Light therapy,
  • Locker rooms,
  • Makeup services,
  • Manicure,
  • Massage,
  • Open-air bath,
  • Outdoor swimming pool,
  • Pedicure,
  • Personal trainer,
  • Waxing services,
  • Yoga classes
  • Reception services:
  • 24-hour front desk,
  • ATM on site,
  • Baggage storage,
  • Concierge,
  • Currency exchange,
  • Express check-in/out,
  • Invoice provided,
  • Private check-in/out,
  • Tour desk
  • Entertainment and family services:
  • Babysitting/Child services,
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Cleaning services:
  • Daily housekeeping,
  • Dry cleaning,
  • Ironing service,
  • Laundry,
  • Suit press
  • Business facilities:
  • Business center,
  • Fax/Photocopying,
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Safety & security:
  • 24-hour security,
  • CCTV in common areas,
  • CCTV outside property,
  • Fire extinguishers,
  • Key card access,
  • Safe,
  • Security alarm,
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety features:
  • Access to healthcare professionals,
  • Face masks for guests available,
  • First aid kits available,
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas,
  • Process in place to check health of guests,
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed,
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities,
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Physical distancing:
  • Cashless payment available,
  • Physical distancing rules followed,
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cleanliness & disinfecting:
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays,
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay,
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines,
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies,
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Food & drink safety:
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized,
  • Breakfast to-go containers,
  • Delivered food covered securely,
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation,
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Terms and conditions of booking Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

Check In / Check Out

  • Check-in from 15:00
  • Check-in from 15:00

Transfers to / from Airport

The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.

Pets

Pets are allowed.
Charges may apply.

Parking

Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra beds

Children of all ages are allowed.
1 child (up to and including 3 years old) stays for free when using available cribs.
You haven't added any extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs is 1.
The maximum number of guests is 3.

Conditions and cancellation policy

Please select the arrival and departure date

 

Overall Impression 9.8

All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!

Score breakdown

Comfort 9.8 / 10

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Courtesy 9.8 / 10

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Leisure 9.8 / 10

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