Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, FlorencevsSina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Both Belmond Villa San Michele and Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection is the choice of most professionals compared to Belmond Villa San Michele. Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection ranks #9 in Florence with positive reviews from 8 publications like Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 Report
96.0
"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.
Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Via Il Prato 42, 50123 Florence
From $191/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"With its huge bedrooms... this 18th-century villa-hotel offers every kind of comfort, and is in a good location near the station."
Travel + Leisure
"Historic 18th-century palazzo with charming interiors near the Uffizi." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This 18th-century villa conversion is the only hotel within the city limits to have an open-air pool in its own gardens. Located by Porta al Prato, it is within walking distance of the centre of town."
Star Service
"Once a slightly dour traditional address, the rightly-proud owners of this exceptional lodge have transformed it into the one of the most sophisticated addresses in the city." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Sina Villa Medici is famous for hosting aristocrats and celebrities, from the Shah of Persia to Luciano Pavarotti, and exudes all the eclectic elegance of the Belle Époque." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"While it certainly is historic, the hotel has hard-to-find Florence perks, such as a lovely outdoor swimming pool and a gym." Full review
Fodor's
"On the western side of the city center, this glamorous hotel built out of a 19th Century palace is a high-end escape away from the masses of tourists just a few blocks east." Full review
Frommer's
"A very spacious, comfortable property with many touches that appeal to American tastes...room styles vary wildly from the dark colors and long lines of a contemporary look" Full review
Michelin Guide
"The rooms and suites are, for the most part, contemporary in style as well, with occasional eclectic reminders of earlier periods...a rare outdoor pool anchors the villa’s wellness offerings" Full review