Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

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Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

OFFER ID

H642

ADDRESS:

Fiesole Via Doccia, 4

CHECK IN:

3:00 PM

CHECK OUT:

12:00 NOON
  • OVERVIEW
  • ACCOMMODATIONS
  • FACILITIES & SERVICES
  • DINING
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Villa San Michele is now open for the season until September 17, 2023.

In the mid-15th century, the noble Davanzati family donated a swathe of land on the Fiesole hills to a Franciscan order. Five centuries later, the monastery they built was to become Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel in Florence.

Capturing all the romance of the Renaissance, the hotel boasts interiors steeped in history, lush Italian gardens and unparalleled views of the city and the Chianti hills beyond. Architectural highlights include a façade attributed to Michelangelo and a romantic, arched Loggia, now the hotel’s panoramic restaurant. From here, sunset views embrace the silhouetted domes and turrets of the Florentine skyline. In the nearby Cloister Bar, gentle piano music provides a soundtrack for stargazing through the glass roof.

Forty-five individually designed rooms and suites are arrayed across the monastery building and gardens, including a private three-bedroom villa. Inviting sanctuaries with custom-made furniture and Carrara marble bathrooms, many benefit from private gardens or terraces.

The immaculate gardens burst with lemon trees, orange blossom and fragrant roses. Each spring, a centuries-old wisteria swathes the lawn-facing façade in purple blooms. The heated pool, perched on the hillside, offers breathtaking views of the Arno Valley. Private picnics, alfresco massages and yoga classes can all be enjoyed in the gardens. A changing exhibition of contemporary artworks and site-specific installations keeps the hotel’s creative spirit alive.

Guests may wish to enroll at the world-renowned Cookery School or take a cocktail masterclass with the head barman. A courtesy shuttle runs into the heart of Florence. The concierge can arrange customized activities from street art tours to truffle hunts.

Exclusive Amenities

  • Special Signature rate.
  • $100 USD Food & Beverage credit, per room, per stay (not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Fresh Flowers and Fruit in the room upon arrival
  • Complimentary Broadband Internet Access

The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in:

  • Upgrade to the Next room Category

Local Area Attractions

Florence in an Ape Calessino

At Belmond Villa San Michele guests can enjoy a fabulous tour of Florence in an Ape Calessino, the three-wheeled electric car that was so emblematic of Italy in the 50s and 60s.

They will discover the sweetest side of Florence—confectioners, chocolatiers and tiny boutiques—in this tiny classic car.

Sunset picnic

Soak in enchanting views as you savor a succulent picnic. Reconnect with nature and indulge in some barefoot luxury. You will have the opportunity to linger over a gastronomic picnic in the lush gardens of the hotel, embraced by the sunset views over Florence.

Dining with Leonardo

Delight your taste buds with a sensational dining experience that pays homage to Leonardo Da Vinci, who is said to have tested his flying machine on the hills above the hotel. To celebrate this unique connection with the Renaissance genius and the hotel, take a sit under our pergola and explore one of his lesser known interests: food and nutrition. An ingenious menu influenced by his food predilections awaits, as well as an engaging performance. Let us introduce you to the irresistible flavours of Florence in spectacular style.

The art parks of Tuscany

Combine your passion for art and nature with an exclusive tour of Tuscany’s art parks. At Enzo Pazzagli gleaming metallic sculptures surround the grounds, including a mighty winged Pegasus. You enter the realm of the surreal at Giardino dei Suoni (Garden of Sounds) where sculpture and music combine to create a feast for the senses. Discover how the landscape of Tuscany still inspires artists today.

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