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Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

Florence, Italy

Marrying Renaissance splendour with contemporary luxury, this former medieval monastery captures the imagination.

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Property Overview

Nestled on the lush Fiesole hills, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence echoes the city, making it the perfect hideaway just outside the city. The property perfectly blends fourteenth century artistic flair with the region’s natural beauty, making the hotel as inspiring as the city’s greatest cathedrals and galleries. The facade has been attributed to Michelangelo and is hugged by lush woodland and terraced gardens. From here, guests enjoy an unparalleled panorama over the Chianti hills and beyond.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Full breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
  • Fully flexible Bellini Club hotel or resort credit: 90 USD equivalent per room per stay or 200 USD equivalent per suite per stay
  • Welcome amenity and letter
  • 500 USD equivalent gift voucher when booking a 5,000 USD equivalent or more holiday with Belmond, redeemable on your next Belmond experience
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Agent Tips

  • For the utmost of privacy, choose the Limonaia Villa, the former orangerie of the convent, located in a secluded corner of the lush Italian gardens.
  • This property is reachable via Belmond's famous Venice Simplon-Orient Express.
Rooms + Suites

Marrying Renaissance splendour with contemporary luxury, this former medieval monastery captures the imagination.

The hotel has forty-two guestrooms and suites—including the private three-bedroom Limonaia Villa—which each have a fittingly serene feel with antique furnishings and old master paintings. With roots dating back to a community of Franciscan monks, within its labyrinthine of rooms and corridors, vaulted ceilings and worn terracotta floors count among its charming original features. The villa's former monastic residents may have been surprised to see the Carrara marble bathrooms and modern luxuries, though!
Pool + Gym

The perfect spot to live your Italian daydream.

Guests will enjoy magnificent views across the Arno Valley and Florence from the panoramic heated swimming pool. Situated on a grassy plateau above the gardens, it’s the perfect spot to live your Italian daydream. A pool snack bar serves tasty lunches and snacks to keep guests refreshed throughout the day.

For those wanting to keep up with their fitness regime, the panoramic gym offers state-of-the-art equipment, including free weights and cardio machines, plus stunning views down to Florence. Personal training, yoga and pilates can also be arranged. Or choose to stay moving while exploring the local area with guided hikes or scenic bike rides through the Fiesole hills.
Spa

Unwind Renaissance style.

This intimate area is the perfect place to relax. Guests can choose from a selection of massages and wellness treatments. Unwind, Renaissance style, at the property's Salus Regina Wellness Suite. Upon request you can also arrange make-up and hairdressing appointments.
Restaurants

An atmosphere of romantic, sun-kissed bliss.

Ristorante San Michele invites guests to take a seat overlooking the iconic Florentine skyline. The menu champions specialties from the Slow Food Foundation, including raw milk pecorino from Maremma, red onions from Certaldo, and Sorana beans. The elegantly rustic La Loggia restaurant is sure to inspire both the eyes and palate! Guests can sample seasonal Tuscan dishes at sunset and watch as the skyline transforms from a tapestry of domes and turrets into a soft sea, punctuated by twinkling lights. Few restaurants in the world can match this atmosphere of romantic bliss.
  • Bar
    Bar San Michele is set along La Loggia a light-filled, relaxing bar for hot and cold drinks throughout the day with a garden for sipping a cocktail among the blooms. Ask the internationally acclaimed barmen for a classic Negroni or get adventurous with a Chartreuse Swizzle.
  • Who's it for?
    While the property is perfect for couples seeking a romantic retreat, little guests can enjoy fun activities suggested by the dedicated Kids’ Concierge.
  • Location
    Set on a hilltop, this elegant hotel in a former 15th-century monastery surrounded by gardens is 9 km from Florence's Duomo cathedral.

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