Villa San Michele - Florence
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Address:
Via Doccia 4
Fiesole
Florence
50014
Italy
Fiesole
Florence
50014
Italy
Telephone:
+39 055 567 8200
Fax:
+39 055 567 8250
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Hotel Description
From the surviving fresco of the Last Supper to the terraced gardens and pool, Villa San Michele is a feast for the eyes.
In the 15th century it was a monastery, today it is one of Europe’s most fascinating hotels.
A Renaissance Villa, a perfect view of Florence. Refined taste, a rarefied, sparkling beauty. The finest resort from which to appreciate the city of the Medicis via the comfortable complimentary shuttle that every 20 minutes and in just 15 minutes links the Villa to the shop windows, the art, the museums. The attentive Concierge can arrange tours of villas, palaces and even secret gardens or excursions to wineries in the countryside for truly memorable days.
Dining at the Loggia Terrace will be one of the most romantic experiences of your entire trip. Don’t leave without learning the secrets of Italian cuisine at the Cookery School, where hands-on lessons are taught by famous Chefs.
In the 15th century it was a monastery, today it is one of Europe’s most fascinating hotels.
A Renaissance Villa, a perfect view of Florence. Refined taste, a rarefied, sparkling beauty. The finest resort from which to appreciate the city of the Medicis via the comfortable complimentary shuttle that every 20 minutes and in just 15 minutes links the Villa to the shop windows, the art, the museums. The attentive Concierge can arrange tours of villas, palaces and even secret gardens or excursions to wineries in the countryside for truly memorable days.
Dining at the Loggia Terrace will be one of the most romantic experiences of your entire trip. Don’t leave without learning the secrets of Italian cuisine at the Cookery School, where hands-on lessons are taught by famous Chefs.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Villa San Michele has 46 rooms, including 25 Suites and Junior Suites,located in the old monastery building and nestled amid the beautiful gardens, enjoying spectacular views, each with its unique style and antique furnishings.Double Classic at Villa San Michele
Tastefully appointed with walnut or cherry custom-made furniture, each of these rooms features king, queen or twin beds. A number of our Double Classic Rooms look onto the intimate cloister which accommodates the bar, discreetly visible through the glass roof, or at the soaring cypress trees intertwined with creeping roses and wisteria. With restored original touches, each room weaves romance and history into wonderful ambient surroundings within this grand building.
Double Superior at Villa San Michele Recently renovated to a high standard, these rooms are located in the main building.
Very spacious, they overlook either the courtyard or the countryside. Handmade parchment lampshades, carpets in sober colours, curtains of the finest cotton and upholstery in elegant symbiosis, with the colour schemes dominated by warm pastels. Each room has a large marble bathroom and separate shower.
Double Deluxe at Villa San Michele
Whether they afford a breathtaking view of Florence or the Italian Garden and wooded park, all these rooms are exquisitely appointed. Bathrooms feature Carrara marble double vanities, separate toilets, walk-in showers, heated towel racks and magnifying mirror.
Junior Suite Superior at Villa San Michele Their character, exceptional furnishings, spaciousness and elegant charm, combined with their secluded gardens and views on the Arno Valley, distinguish these Junior Suites. Tall and elegantly trimmed laurel hedges secure the total privacy of each garden. The lawn garden and paved terrace are comfortably equipped with armchairs and elbow rest chairs and slate-covered table. Bathrooms are spacious, in royal Carrara marble, cotto floor and double vanities.
Junior Suite Deluxe at Villa San Michele
Enjoying stunning views of the old monastery building and the immaculate Italian Gardens of the Villa, these Junior Suites are spacious and elegantly appointed. Access is through a wall-to-wall glass door which expands the suites' spaciousness towards the intimate terrace.
Junior Suite Executive at Villa San Michele The intimate terrace has astonishing views on Florence and the Italian Gardens. Bathrooms are incredibly spacious with a walk-in shower and separate toilet, and feature a bathtub, double marble vanities conveniently set opposite the open to view the double armoire.
Garden Suite at Villa San Michele Very special and large Suites located in the gardens, with private terrace and a fantastic view over Florence. Beautifully appointed and renovated, they offer separate living rooms and have all comforts. One extra bed may be added in the lounge for children sharing room with the parents.
Donatello Suite at Villa San Michele
Once the Prior's quarters, the Donatello Suite occupies the whole corner of the monastery, with windows overlooking Florence and the Arno Valley and the peaceful sight of the Italian Garden and park - a pole position still today. A spacious, sunlit sitting room featuring a corner fireplace of exquisite craftsmanship leads into a large, well-appointed bedroom with king size bed, breakfast table and elbow rest chairs. A 16th-century buffet with drawers is available for clients' clothes.
Michelangelo Suite at Villa San Michele Inundated by daylight from sunrise to sunset, the Michelangelo Suite stretches the whole length of the façade. Once the monastery library, it became Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's headquarters in Florence. Today the huge, canopied, king-size bed and the exquisite decorations remain fit for an emperor. By far the Villa's largest and most romantic accommodation, the undivided sleeping and sitting areas stretch behind the whole length of the façade with windows dominating Florence, the Arno Valley and the Chianti Hills. A large fireplace dominates one of the walls, its stone mantelpiece a glory of carved craftsmanship. The bathroom contains a pool-like bathtub, a delight to see and enjoy, and features separate shower and the finest and softest linen and towels.
Limonaia Suite at Villa San MicheleUnique. The Limonaia Suite is the most dramatic in the hotel. Located in the 17th century 'Limonaia' (the former orangerie of the convent), a separate building in the hotels’ Italian gardens, the suite enjoys a prime location with breathtaking view over Florence and the surrounding hills. This historic apartment can be connected on request to a second suite, linked by a staircase, complete with enlarged bathrooms and wardrobes. Beautifully decorated in Tuscan Renaissance
style, the panoramic rooms enjoy breathtaking views over the city. The Limonaia suite is also connected to a third suite via the garden creating a kind of “private villa in the Villaâ€, a unique haven that’s ideal for families, groups of friends, or for a special occasion such as a wedding or exclusive party. What’s more, the Limonaia’s private garden now has its own heated plunge pool, made from stone, and a small waterfall that blends in perfectly with the leafy surroundings.
Tastefully appointed with walnut or cherry custom-made furniture, each of these rooms features king, queen or twin beds. A number of our Double Classic Rooms look onto the intimate cloister which accommodates the bar, discreetly visible through the glass roof, or at the soaring cypress trees intertwined with creeping roses and wisteria. With restored original touches, each room weaves romance and history into wonderful ambient surroundings within this grand building.
Double Superior at Villa San Michele Recently renovated to a high standard, these rooms are located in the main building.
Very spacious, they overlook either the courtyard or the countryside. Handmade parchment lampshades, carpets in sober colours, curtains of the finest cotton and upholstery in elegant symbiosis, with the colour schemes dominated by warm pastels. Each room has a large marble bathroom and separate shower.
Double Deluxe at Villa San Michele
Whether they afford a breathtaking view of Florence or the Italian Garden and wooded park, all these rooms are exquisitely appointed. Bathrooms feature Carrara marble double vanities, separate toilets, walk-in showers, heated towel racks and magnifying mirror.
Junior Suite Superior at Villa San Michele Their character, exceptional furnishings, spaciousness and elegant charm, combined with their secluded gardens and views on the Arno Valley, distinguish these Junior Suites. Tall and elegantly trimmed laurel hedges secure the total privacy of each garden. The lawn garden and paved terrace are comfortably equipped with armchairs and elbow rest chairs and slate-covered table. Bathrooms are spacious, in royal Carrara marble, cotto floor and double vanities.
Junior Suite Deluxe at Villa San Michele
Enjoying stunning views of the old monastery building and the immaculate Italian Gardens of the Villa, these Junior Suites are spacious and elegantly appointed. Access is through a wall-to-wall glass door which expands the suites' spaciousness towards the intimate terrace.
Junior Suite Executive at Villa San Michele The intimate terrace has astonishing views on Florence and the Italian Gardens. Bathrooms are incredibly spacious with a walk-in shower and separate toilet, and feature a bathtub, double marble vanities conveniently set opposite the open to view the double armoire.
Garden Suite at Villa San Michele Very special and large Suites located in the gardens, with private terrace and a fantastic view over Florence. Beautifully appointed and renovated, they offer separate living rooms and have all comforts. One extra bed may be added in the lounge for children sharing room with the parents.
Donatello Suite at Villa San Michele
Once the Prior's quarters, the Donatello Suite occupies the whole corner of the monastery, with windows overlooking Florence and the Arno Valley and the peaceful sight of the Italian Garden and park - a pole position still today. A spacious, sunlit sitting room featuring a corner fireplace of exquisite craftsmanship leads into a large, well-appointed bedroom with king size bed, breakfast table and elbow rest chairs. A 16th-century buffet with drawers is available for clients' clothes.
Michelangelo Suite at Villa San Michele Inundated by daylight from sunrise to sunset, the Michelangelo Suite stretches the whole length of the façade. Once the monastery library, it became Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's headquarters in Florence. Today the huge, canopied, king-size bed and the exquisite decorations remain fit for an emperor. By far the Villa's largest and most romantic accommodation, the undivided sleeping and sitting areas stretch behind the whole length of the façade with windows dominating Florence, the Arno Valley and the Chianti Hills. A large fireplace dominates one of the walls, its stone mantelpiece a glory of carved craftsmanship. The bathroom contains a pool-like bathtub, a delight to see and enjoy, and features separate shower and the finest and softest linen and towels.
Limonaia Suite at Villa San MicheleUnique. The Limonaia Suite is the most dramatic in the hotel. Located in the 17th century 'Limonaia' (the former orangerie of the convent), a separate building in the hotels’ Italian gardens, the suite enjoys a prime location with breathtaking view over Florence and the surrounding hills. This historic apartment can be connected on request to a second suite, linked by a staircase, complete with enlarged bathrooms and wardrobes. Beautifully decorated in Tuscan Renaissance
style, the panoramic rooms enjoy breathtaking views over the city. The Limonaia suite is also connected to a third suite via the garden creating a kind of “private villa in the Villaâ€, a unique haven that’s ideal for families, groups of friends, or for a special occasion such as a wedding or exclusive party. What’s more, the Limonaia’s private garden now has its own heated plunge pool, made from stone, and a small waterfall that blends in perfectly with the leafy surroundings.
Facilities
Dining at Villa San Michele
The Loggia Restaurant at Villa San Michele
Location in the hotel: in the monastery building with a fantastic views from the terrace over Florence
Type of food: typical Tuscan cuisine (vegetarian dishes available)
Capacity: 110 people - Dress code: smart casual
Service hours: Breakfast from 7.30am to 10.30am; Lunch from 12.30pm to
2.30pm; Dinner from 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Pool Restaurant at Villa San Michele
Location in the hotel: beside the hilltop swimming pool
Type of food: light lunch menu à la carte
Dress code: casual
Service hours: Lunch from 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Pool Bar at Villa San Michele
Location in the hotel: beside the panoramic heated swimming pool with
breathtaking views from the upper terrace of the Villa's gardens
Type of drinks: refreshing cocktails, any other beverages and light
snacks
Dress code: casual
Service hours: From 10am to 7pm
The Loggia (outdoors) and Small Cloister (indoors) Bars
Location in Hotel: beside the Loggia Restaurant
Entertainment: piano music from 7pm until midnight
Service hours: From 10am to 1pm; Snacks are served from 11.30am to
7.30pm; Late supper menu from 11.30pm to 1am
The Loggia Restaurant at Villa San Michele
Location in the hotel: in the monastery building with a fantastic views from the terrace over Florence
Type of food: typical Tuscan cuisine (vegetarian dishes available)
Capacity: 110 people - Dress code: smart casual
Service hours: Breakfast from 7.30am to 10.30am; Lunch from 12.30pm to
2.30pm; Dinner from 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Pool Restaurant at Villa San Michele
Location in the hotel: beside the hilltop swimming pool
Type of food: light lunch menu à la carte
Dress code: casual
Service hours: Lunch from 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Pool Bar at Villa San Michele
Location in the hotel: beside the panoramic heated swimming pool with
breathtaking views from the upper terrace of the Villa's gardens
Type of drinks: refreshing cocktails, any other beverages and light
snacks
Dress code: casual
Service hours: From 10am to 7pm
The Loggia (outdoors) and Small Cloister (indoors) Bars
Location in Hotel: beside the Loggia Restaurant
Entertainment: piano music from 7pm until midnight
Service hours: From 10am to 1pm; Snacks are served from 11.30am to
7.30pm; Late supper menu from 11.30pm to 1am
Location
Villa San Michele is nestled on a hilltop in Fiesole (part of Florence) surrounded by trees and terraced gardens overlooking the city of Florence and the Arno Valley below.
How to Reach Us:
By Air: Florence Airport ‘FLR’ (10 km / 6 miles), 20 minutes drive to the Hotel.
Pisa International Airport ‘PSA’ (83 km / 52 miles), 1 hour drive to the Hotel.
By Train: Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station, then
15 minutes drive to the Hotel. Trains from Milan, Venice,Rome and Naples.
By Car: Motorway A1, exit “Firenze Sudâ€. Follow the indications for "Fiesole". Coming through the town “San Domenicoâ€look for indications to Villa San Michele.
By Helicopter: Helicopter transfer to Fiesole and private car to Villa San Michele (15 min.)
Distances from the hotel to:
− San Gimignano: 64 km / 40 miles
− Capannelle: 72 km / 48 miles
− Lucca: 78 km / 48 miles
− Arezzo: 79 km / 49 miles
− Siena: 82 km / 51 miles
− Pisa: 85 km / 53 miles
− Forte dei Marmi: 112 km / 70 miles
− Portofino: 220 km / 136 miles
− Venice: 263 km / 163 miles
− Rome: 283 km / 176 miles
− Milan: 310 km / 192 miles
− Naples: 473 km / 293 miles
How to Reach Us:
By Air: Florence Airport ‘FLR’ (10 km / 6 miles), 20 minutes drive to the Hotel.
Pisa International Airport ‘PSA’ (83 km / 52 miles), 1 hour drive to the Hotel.
By Train: Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station, then
15 minutes drive to the Hotel. Trains from Milan, Venice,Rome and Naples.
By Car: Motorway A1, exit “Firenze Sudâ€. Follow the indications for "Fiesole". Coming through the town “San Domenicoâ€look for indications to Villa San Michele.
By Helicopter: Helicopter transfer to Fiesole and private car to Villa San Michele (15 min.)
Distances from the hotel to:
− San Gimignano: 64 km / 40 miles
− Capannelle: 72 km / 48 miles
− Lucca: 78 km / 48 miles
− Arezzo: 79 km / 49 miles
− Siena: 82 km / 51 miles
− Pisa: 85 km / 53 miles
− Forte dei Marmi: 112 km / 70 miles
− Portofino: 220 km / 136 miles
− Venice: 263 km / 163 miles
− Rome: 283 km / 176 miles
− Milan: 310 km / 192 miles
− Naples: 473 km / 293 miles