“ A very special residence in glorious countryside ”
Panoramic views from the hotel
Façade of Villa San Michele
Loggia restaurant at the Villa San Michele Room at Villa San Michele
Belmond Villa San Michele Fiesole , near Florence
In the hills above Florence is the beautiful Belmond Villa San Michele , built in the 15th Century as a monastery , with a façade designed by Michelangelo . Surrounded by cypress and olive trees and a flowering terraced garden , the hotel enjoys magnificently tranquil views over the city of Florence and the Arno Valley . In its careful transformation the hotel has kept many of the monastery ’ s original features , including the chapel which now houses the reception area and the cloister adjoining the Cenacolo which is now the restaurant containing a marvellous fresco of the Last Supper dating back to 1602 . The entire ambience is one of outstanding quality and serenity . A special feature of the hotel is the Loggia where you can enjoy a drink and dine on warm evenings . The restaurant with terrace service is superb both for the food and the views over the Arno Valley . The bedrooms have all been decorated in a style that is comfortable and relaxing and yet in keeping with the historical importance of the building . There is an open-air panoramic heated swimming pool and the terraced gardens provide vistas of the Arno Valley below . The shuttle service operated by the hotel means you can reach the Piazza della Repubblica in about 15 minutes . The Belmond Villa San Michele is well known as one of the most exquisite hotels in Italy .
BELMOND VILLA SAN MICHELE IE66 Official category 5 star . Open 1 April to 3 November . Location About a ten-minute drive north�east of Florence . Distances in miles Florence 5 , Pisa 53 , Siena 50 , Rome 178 , Milan 191 . Nearest airport Florence , Pisa , Bologna . At hotel Restaurant , Bar , Open-air heated panoramic swimming pool ( April to October ), Gardens , Fitness room , Baby�sitting , Parking , Cookery school , Complimentary shuttle service to centre of Florence . Bedrooms 45 rooms and suites each with bath and wc , air�conditioning , television , DVD player , mini-bar , safe , telephone and wireless / wired internet . Local interest Florence � with its architectural and artistic treasures , Fiesole � Etruscan ruins , Siena � within easy reach for a day , Chianti country � starts about 15 minutes drive south of Florence with its vineyards and hill�top villages . Sports nearby Golf , Walking , Tennis . Italian Expressions include Bed and buffet breakfast . Holiday prices From about £ 2630 per person for 5 nights including scheduled flights and hire-car . Private transfer possible . Ask our sales consultants for full price details .
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