Villa San Michele

Florence, Italy

Forever flourishing above Florence

A work of art, inside and out with a history tracing back to the 15th century and breathtaking views overlooking Florence, it’s an immersive retreat into the romance of this Renaissance wonder

  • 39 rooms and suites
  • Panoramic pool overlooking Florence
  • Three restaurants including fine dining
  • Terraced 15th-century gardens
  • Hotel takeovers and banqueting for up to 40 guests
  • Villa San Michele Spa by Guerlain
  • 30-minute drive from Florence airport

Accommodation

Stay in luxury

Honouring the hotel’s heritage, reimagined rooms and suites combine contemporary comfort with enduring grandeur.

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A wicker sofa with yellow and floral cushions abuts a white bed with hints of mint, seen over a low table in a Garden Suite.

Suites

Sunlight brushes the botanic-print sofa and coffee table in view of a garden-theme Junior Suite with a bench, bed and desk.

Junior Suites

A detailed woodland tapestry hangs above a double bed with white linen in a Premium Room with large windows on to gardens.

Rooms

A New Florentine Renaissance

A table piled with food awaits guests on a rustic balustraded terrace overlooking sunny Florence and Tuscan hills beyond.

Artistry, curiosity and a devotion to beauty tie this hotel to the city’s layered past and inspiring present.

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Perched in the lush hills above Florence overlooking the Arno Valley,Villa San Michele stands as a masterpiece of Tuscan heritage that is tied to the soul of the city itself.

Beginning life as a monastery in the 15th century, the hotel’s facade is attributed to the School of Michelangelo, while the surroundings hills were the testing grounds for Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machines. The terraced gardens, originally tended to by monks, have seen the centuries shift through the seasons.

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Dining

A waiter sprinkles parmesan onto an unctuous pasta dish as a guest opposite raises a glass of red wine, at an al fresco table.

Find elevated Italian flavours paired with exceptional views across the city.

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Experiences

Sunset's rose-gold light brushes the tips of pencil pines and paints the hills behind Villa San Michele, nestled in woodlands.

Mount Nelson’s central location gives you the keys to South Africa’s cultural capital – as well as being the ideal base to explore the region’s pristine beaches and unmissable Cape Winelands.

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Wellness

A blonde woman in a black dress stands between loungers on the poolside lawn overlooking Florence, seen from above.

At our newly opened Guerlain Spa, pa find a sense of balance with our selection of Italian-inspired wellness experiences.

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Celebrations

Blending modern sophistication with centuries of history, Belmond’s Villa San Michele is the perfect stage for an unforgettable celebration.

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Honeymoons

Bring together the people that matter most for a celebration overlooking the city of Florence.

Weddings

Exchange vows in a Renaissance masterpiece, as the setting sun paints the city gold.