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Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, FlorencevsThe St. Regis Florence
Both The St. Regis Florence and Belmond Villa San Michele are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The St. Regis Florence ranks significantly better than Belmond Villa San Michele. The St. Regis Florence comes in at #9 in Florence with praise from 8 sources like Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
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.
The St. Regis Florence Michelin Guide
Concierge
Star Service Travel + Leisure
Oyster Afar Magazine
Jetsetter The Telegraph Hideaway Report
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
Piazza Ognissanti 1, 50123 Florence
From $344/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Luxurious and exclusive."
Concierge "Starwood has nailed the new luxury spirit with some finesse in this intimately opulent makeover of Florence's former Grand Hotel."
Star Service "Originally constructed by Brunelleschi prior to Columbus' maiden voyage, the St. Regis resounds with a refined traditionalism rewound for demanding modern-day travelers." Full review
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"Formerly the Grand Hotel Firenze, this 15th-century landmark reopened as the St. Regis Florence in 2011 following a multimillion-dollar renovation of the entire building." Full review
OysterLuxury
"One of Florence's iconic hotels, The St. Regis oozes elegance and old-world charm." Full review
Afar Magazine "If every Renaissance palazzo had been as luxurious as the St. Regis Florence, it seems unlikely the Renaissance would ever have ended." Full review
Jetsetter "Recently-restored grand dame housed in a Brunelleschi-designed palace with a fleet of Bentleys for exploring Florence at the ready." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"St Regis' feel is sheer opulence, and the ambience is enhanced by service which manages to be both discreet and affable." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Luxurious hotel in restored 15th-century palazzo on the Piazza Ognissanti, overlooking the Arno River within walking distance of the Ponte Vecchio." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Mingle with low-profile celebs and play chess in the charming library or sip Brunello bloody marys (the hotel’s signature drink) in the classic, regal atmosphere. " Full review
