Villa La MassavsPalazzo Montebello Splendid Firenze
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Villa La Massa scores slightly higher than Hotel Montebello Splendid. Villa La Massa ranks #20 in Florence with praise from 6 sources including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Villa La Massa
Via della Massa 24, 50012 Candeli
From $524/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Surrounded by tranquil green hills, this 17C Medici villa offers superb views of the Arno. Period-style decor, as well as a shuttle seivice to central Florence."
Fodor's
"A shuttle bus runs every hour to and from the center of Florence, but the place is so peaceful, you might not want to bother." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"16th-century Medicean villa, the sister property to Lake Como’s historic Villa d’Este. ." Full review
Star Service
"This evocative villa-hotel excites well-heeled visitors with its opulent period surroundings, well-rounded facilities and good service. " Full review
Jetsetter
"When you stay at Villa La Massa in Bagno a Ripoli, you'll be on a river and close to Villa Gamberaia and Stadio Artemio Franchi." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"There was a time when Grand Tourists chose to stay not in the centre of Florence but in opulent villas in the green belt around the city." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A
short drive from the treasures of Florence, but a world apart from its hustle
and bustle, Villa La Massa combines rustic Tuscan elegance with rich, regal
details." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"Those looking for a quiet stay outside the city should consider Villa La Massa...sits on a 16th-century estate with 22 acres of olive groves and lemon trees." Full review
Michelin Guide
"With just 51 rooms and suites it’s edging into real boutique territory, and its location is among Italy’s most desirable...rooms and suites remain traditional, outfitted in a Medici-era style" Full review
Palazzo Montebello Splendid Firenze
Via Garibaldi, 14, 50123 Florence
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This stylishly modern hotel is the much frequented haunt of tourists and business people; common areas are spacious and attractively furnished and give onto a delightful internal garden."
Travel + Leisure
"Hotel Montebello Splendid, in Santa Maria Novella, delivers elegant interiors... and easy access to the Renaissance city’s best sites—and it’s a great value, to boot." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This 19th-century villa with its own giardino all’Italiana (Italian-style garden) was totally refurbished in 2004."
Star Service
"With its spacious public areas, glamorous contempo-traditional design and technology-laden accommodations, it is a standout." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 60-room Hotel Montebello Splendid is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a quieter area on the outskirts of central Florence." Full review
Fodor's
"Once inside the fenced-in confines, guests are treated to a tranquil courtyard which guides them into the marble-laden hotel with a high level of service and a bevy of amenities " Full review