Belmond Villa San Michele is a 45-room, five-pearl hotel set in an idyllic, secluded spot in the hills of Fiesole, about six miles outside Florence. The hotel's main building is a refurbished 15th-century monastery with a facade attributed to Michelangelo. Classically elegant rooms have minibars, marble bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi, while some Suites have private terraces, canopy beds, or fireplaces. The hotel's manicured terraced gardens include an outdoor heated pool with a bar serving drinks and snacks, pergola-covered walkways, lush swaths of lawn with lounge chairs and tables, and astounding panoramic views of Florence. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar, a free breakfast buffet, a cooking school, 24-hour room service, and a dedicated concierge. Travelers looking for bucolic luxury a little closer to Florence may want to consider the five-pearl Villa la Vedetta.
Belmond Villa San Michele is a 45-room, five-pearl hotel set in an idyllic, secluded spot in the hills of Fiesole, about six miles outside Florence. The hotel's main building is a refurbished 15th-century monastery with a facade attributed to Michelangelo. Classically elegant rooms have minibars, marble bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi, while some Suites have private terraces, canopy beds, or fireplaces. The hotel's manicured terraced gardens include an outdoor heated pool with a bar serving drinks and snacks, pergola-covered walkways, lush swaths of lawn with lounge chairs and tables, and astounding panoramic views of Florence. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar, a free breakfast buffet, a cooking school, 24-hour room service, and a dedicated concierge. Travelers looking for bucolic luxury a little closer to Florence may want to consider the five-pearl Villa la Vedetta.
The Villa Fiesole Hotel is a four-pearl boutique property that provides a superb romantic Italian escape high above Florence, far from the commotion of everyday life in the city. Panoramic views of the city and iconic Duomo are best enjoyed from the property's immaculate grounds and gardens. The 32 sophisticated rooms are housed in a historic manor and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars. Some have terraces or frescoed ceilings from the 1800s. The hotel offers an Italian restaurant that serves free breakfast buffet, a seasonal outdoor heated pool, cozy bar, and a beautiful outdoor terrace. All that's missing is a spa. For a similar vibe, take a look at Belmond Villa San Michele which has a gym and free breakfast -- but much higher rates.
The Villa Fiesole Hotel is a four-pearl boutique property that provides a superb romantic Italian escape high above Florence, far from the commotion of everyday life in the city. Panoramic views of the city and iconic Duomo are best enjoyed from the property's immaculate grounds and gardens. The 32 sophisticated rooms are housed in a historic manor and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars. Some have terraces or frescoed ceilings from the 1800s. The hotel offers an Italian restaurant that serves free breakfast buffet, a seasonal outdoor heated pool, cozy bar, and a beautiful outdoor terrace. All that's missing is a spa. For a similar vibe, take a look at Belmond Villa San Michele which has a gym and free breakfast -- but much higher rates.
