When I arrived at the front of the hotel, I knew it was a special place, but when I walked out onto the terraced gardens on the way to our junior suite, I thought that I had died and gone to heaven. Was it the scent of the wisteria that climbs the villa wall or was it the perfect realization... More

Excellent, excellent, excellent. Expensive, but worth it! The Junior Suites are wonderful. The staff is fantastic and the GM is the best, caring and attentive. So nice to be out of Florence in season. Very busy and crowded.

The first night we were in a junior suite. Very nice. The next night it was booked and we had to move to a regular room. VERY disappointing and over priced!! Tiny and view was of the roof top. We ate almost all our meals at the hotel and all were Fabulous. Mauricio at the front desk was so helpful... More

One of a kind location in the hills outside Florence (15 minutes drive from city centre) with breathtaking panoramic views of the city, within an oasis of lavish gardens, immaculately maitained by an entire team of full time gardeners. The scent of flowers, listening to the birds, gazing at the endless views at sunset at the bar with live piano... More

If you have the opportunity to stay at this wonderful villa - you will never forget the experience. The atmosphere is incredible. Short jitney ride to Firenze. Quite expensive but most of the better things in life are.

What a great hotel away from the hustle and bustle. We had a fabulous room with a huge bathroom that seemed to be built into the side of a hill. Room 62.... Nice! When we arrived we had cocktails in the garden. I could have lounged there for days soaking up the beauty and seeing Florence in the distance. This... More

We were not staying here,but went for lunch,we were told to pick up their shuttle after waiting thirty minutes we rang and were told that was cancelled, and we had two choices wait for the next shuttle, which maybe in 30 minutes or take a taxi which we did, no apology then or on arrival,lots of well dressed staff but... More

The Villa San Michele in Fiesole,one km, from Florence is definitely a destination hotel.This 600 year old monastery has a magnificent loggia where you eat overlooking Florence,above is the hill where Michelangelo tried out out his planeur.Most rooms are in the main building itself,but some are also hidden in the gardens.These rooms have little private gardens.Mine had a white wisteria... More

What an amazing property !!!!!!!!!!!! from the terraced gardens with super awesome views ,bursting with tulips and other beautiful flowers, to the rooms with view of Florence to greet you on waking up in the morning, to the comfy mattress with high quality cotton linnen, to the beautifully done up verandah restaurant and bar, impeccable service with the best meet... More