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Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, FlorencevsPortrait Firenze
Both properties are praised by travel writers. Overall, Portrait Firenze ranks slightly better than Belmond Villa San Michele. Portrait Firenze scores 81 with recommendations from 8 publications including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Independent Michelin Guide
Via Doccia 4, 50014 Fiesole
From $534/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Relax in the tranquil grounds of this elegant 15C building and enjoy the superb views of the city below."
Fodor's "The cypress-lined driveway provides an elegant preamble to this incredibly gorgeous (and very expensive) hotel nestled in the hills of Fiesole." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Once a monastery, the design of this hotel’s façade is attributed to Michelangelo."
Condé Nast Traveler ""You cannot beat the ambience" at this former monastery on a cliffside amid trees and terraced gardens just outside Florence." Full review
Afar Magazine "The hotel’s expansive rooms are already decked out in the most tasteful, almost understated interpretation of Renaissance luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From its hillside perch just below the village of Fiesole, a northern suburb of Florence, the Villa San Michele overlooks the wide sprawl of the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Villa San Michele — one of Florence’s most expensive hotels — is housed in an ancient former monastery, and combines Renaissance atmosphere with 21st-century comforts galore." Full review
Hideaway Report96.0
"Sumptuously restored hilltop hotel (15 minutes by shuttle from city center) housed by a 15th-century Franciscan monastery commanding a glorious panoramic view of Florence." Full review
Independent "This luxury hotel really knows how to look after its guests. It combines a historical atmosphere with 21st-century comforts; think rooms with rich fabrics and marble bathrooms."
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Michelin Guide "Carved chests, austerely shaped chairs, glazed terracotta floors. None of that clutter that you find in your run-of-the-mill 18th-century palace hotel. The decor, in fact, almost looks minimalist." Full review
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Please note: Hotel Villa San Michele is a seasonal property open annually from the end of March through November.
Portrait Firenze Michelin Guide
Concierge
Star Service
Rough Guide Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Lungarno Acciaiuoli 4, 50123 Florence, Italy
From $435/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "An ideal place for families and long-stay guests."
Concierge "These 44 super-stylish, fully-serviced apartments are ideal for anyone looking for the comfort and service of an upscale hotel but also craving a bit of independence."
Star Service "Located on the Lungarno, with the Ponte Vecchio in sight, Portrait is a stylish, haute couture luxury hotel comprising 37 suites with a touch of modern, contemporary soul." Full review
Rough Guide "This luxurious retreat is just a minute’s walk from the Ponte Vecchio but discreetly tucked away from the tourist hordes."
Condé Nast Traveler "The Ferragamo family’s latest hotel offering... only further establishes their reputation for intimate and fashionable hideaways." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Cocooning, dove-gray suites have living rooms with pillowy sofas and arm chairs...cute kitchenettes cleverly hidden in a lacquered cabinet; most have river views through floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Wallpaper "The latest addition to the Ferragamo family's prized hotel brand, the Lungarno Collection, is another Florentine gem, the group's sixth property in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "Exceptional riverside location, a stone's throw from Ponte Vecchio – deluxe studios and balcony-clad suites on the higher floors have an eagle-eye view of the iconic bridge." Full review
Jetsetter "Unpretentious luxury, soigné decor and a flawless fashion pedigree are the hallmarks of this swanky Florentine escape." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With a commanding position on the River Arno, right next to the Ponte Vecchio, the Portrait Firenze is possibly the best located hotel in Florence." Full review
