Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence - Fiesole
43.802761, 11.297196Overview
5-star hilltop monastery with Michelangelo façade overlooking Florence
Dining
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence houses three restaurants, including Antesi by Chef Alessandro Cozzolini, which holds a Michelin star and offers a tasting menu with views over Florence. The main restaurant, La Loggia, serves Tuscan dishes on a terrace overlooking the Duomo, and guests can watch a Neapolitan pizzaiolo prepare pizzas by hand at the pool grill during lunch. Breakfast includes an extensive buffet with homemade pastries, local cheeses, and freshly pressed juices, plus an à la carte menu with gluten-free and vegan options.
Wellness & Pool
The Guerlain Spa offers body treatments, facials, massages, and beauty services including manicures and pedicures, all in an intimate setting overlooking the valley. A heated outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views of Florence is open all year, surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, and pool towels are provided. The fitness centre is open 24 hours and includes personal trainer sessions, yoga classes, and light therapy equipment.
Rooms
All 39 rooms at Belmond Villa San Michele Florence underwent a complete renovation completed in spring 2026, featuring Carrara marble bathrooms with Acqua di Parma amenities and Richard Ginori porcelain. The Limonaia Suite combines generous living space with panoramic Florence views, while garden rooms in the main monastery offer larger windows and direct access to the grounds. Each room includes oversized beds, air conditioning, a minibar, and daily turndown service with thoughtful gifts such as linen tea towels or bookmarks.
Location & Services
Villa San Michele Fiesole sits in a former 15th-century monastery whose Renaissance façade is traditionally attributed to Michelangelo, set on a hilltop with panoramic views of Florence. A complimentary shuttle service to Piazza della Repubblica in the city centre runs every 30 minutes, making the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio easily accessible. The hotel offers free parking with an electric vehicle charging station, pet-friendly policies with pet bowls and baskets, and a concierge that arranges local cultural experiences, airport transfers, and car hire.
Activities
Guests at Belmond Villa San Michele can participate in cooking classes and cocktail lessons led by the hotel's chefs and bartenders, with recipes based on Tuscan traditions. Artisan meetings introduce local craftspeople, while garden events and themed dinners take place on the panoramic lawn. Bicycle rental is available, and the concierge can arrange visits to nearby vineyards for wine tasting and tours of Fiesole's Roman ruins.
- Location: 15th-century monastery on a hilltop, 15 min from Florence city center via complimentary shuttle
- Rooms: 39 rooms after full 2026 renovation, Carrara marble bathrooms, Acqua di Parma amenities, Limonaia Suite with panoramic Florence views
- Dining: Michelin-starred Antesi by Chef Alessandro Cozzolini, La Loggia restaurant with sunset terrace, Neapolitan pizzaiolo at the pool grill
- Wellness: Guerlain Spa, heated outdoor swimming pool overlooking Florence, 24-hour fitness centre with personal trainer and yoga classes
- Activities: Cooking classes, cocktail lessons, artisan meetings, bicycle rental, garden events and themed dinners
- Services: Free shuttle to Piazza della Repubblica, free parking with electric vehicle charging station, pet-friendly with pet bowls and baskets, concierge for cultural experiences
Licence number: 048015ALB0008,IT048015A1H5RPE9TM
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private bathroom
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds or 1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private bathroom
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private bathroom
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Picnic area/ Tables
Free shuttle service
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shoe shine service
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Mirror
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
| 💵 Lowest room price | 694 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 14.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Peretola, FLR |
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