Hotels

> Julia Kostina

I'm your Luxury Travel Adviser associates with Renshaw Travel & Cruise Concepts, high-end Virtuoso agency established in Kitsilano, Vancouver, nearly 60 years ago. Among other noteworthy achievements, we are quite proud to be a member of prestigious Orient-Express Bellini Club.

The Bellini Club is an exclusive, invitation-only club gathering top Orient-Express ambassadors from around the world, and you can imagine us worked quite hard to become one of only 2 privileged in Canada, 80 worldwide.

Now you should see how easy it is for you to get all the advantage from our efforts: you simply book your Orient-Express experience with us, The Bellini Club member, and you become Preferred Guest of the Orient-Express for the time of your stay. So far as you've selected such an agent for your travel arrangements, you are trusted to be a savvy sophisticated client, and you definitely are: I'm quite sure you will enjoy added value of Exclusive Amenities, and please don't hesitate to ask me about promotional rates which I'm first to be informed and which may apply to your stay.

A US$500 gift voucher per booking will be presented on our behalf to each customer who purchases an Orient-Express experience worth a minimum of US$5,000 (conditions apply).

Overview

Villa San Michele is one of the world?s most beautiful and renowned hotels, made for relaxation and the enjoyment of the senses. Dating from the 15th century, the Villa?s facade is attributed to Michelangelo.

Immersed in the glorious Tuscan countryside, the hotel offers an unparalleled view of Florence from the gentle hills of Fiesole, and when stepping inside guests experience the ethereal beauty and tranquillity of a Renaissance building.

Location

Villa San Michele is surrounded by its own gardens and woodland on the Fiesole hills. The Hotel is located 10 km from Florence "Peretola" airport and 90 km from Pisa International Airport.

Guest Accommodation

46 guest rooms each enjoying spectacular views and with unique style and antique furnishings

• Double Rooms: Classic, Superior and Deluxe Rooms
• Junior Suites: Superior, Deluxe and Executive
• Suites: Garden, Donatello, Michelangelo, Limonaia (Presidential 2 bedroom suite)

Resort Facilities

Fine Dining

• Loggia Restaurant, with a terrace overlooking Florence and separated bar area
• The Cloister Bar, located in the old monastery and with period decor detail
• Pool Bar, an idyllic spot for cocktails, lunch al fresco or snacks with a view
• Cenacolo Room, a frescoed dining venue used in cooler weather
• Cookery School

Leisure

• Terraced gardens
• Heated open-air panoramic swimming pool
• Gymnasium
• Cultural and gastronomic programmes
• Complimentary shuttle to city centre
• Wi-Fi broadband internet connection complimentary throughout the hotel

HighLights

• A former 15th century Franciscan monastery exuding an extraordinary elegance, Villa San Michele is the perfect place for relax and romance
• The hillside location affords wonderful views of Florence and the Arno valley below: a peaceful environment at a short distance from the buzz of the city
• Villa San Michele is an ideal location to set out for cultural discoveries and explore Florence's historic places where Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante and many others once walked
• All rooms and suites are exquisitely decorated with antique opulent furnishings
• The Cookery School offers hands-on lessons for restricted numbers of participants to ensure that each guest enjoys individual attention and obtains maximum benefit from the course
• Travel + Leisure US 2011 listed Villa San Michele among the World?s Best Hotels as #1 hotel in Florence
• For extra privacy and comfort the two-bedroom ?Limonaia Suite? (located in the former orangerie of the convent) offers breathtaking views over Florence and the surrounding hills. It now boasts a plunge pool in the private garden, making it an ideal retreat for families

Did You Know?

Build your expertise! Find out all the little things that will make the difference to your clients when booking a stay at Villa San Michele.

• The extraordinary gardens at Villa San Michele are steeped in history, dating from the 15th century when they were nurtured by Franciscan monks
• All of the equipment in the gym faces the windows, allowing guests to enjoy panoramic vistas while working out
• In room dining is one of the luxuries guests should experience at Villa San Michele: it is difficult to beat the romantic views of Florence from a room, private terrace or own private garden
• Connecting rooms and suites are available providing ample space for families
• All accommodations have bathrooms featuring precious Carrara marble and double vanities with separate toilets
• A selection of Academy Award-winning movies available from reception
• Guests can take advantage of a courtesy shuttle service available from the hotel to the historic centre or Florence
• Multilingual guides and private cars with drivers can be arranged by our Concierge for visits to the Chianti region and other Tuscan cities, such as Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo and Siena, which are all easily reached in a day's excursion
• Children and parents can enjoy courses at the Cookery School with special classes for children available
• Local golf clubs are nearby and offer championship-quality courses, tennis courts facilities are also located nearby
• One More Night gives guests a complimentary night when staying at least 2 consecutive nights (for a 3 night stay). The daily room rate is pre-discounted by 33% and includes full American breakfast daily
• Guests staying 5 nights at Villa San Michele benefit from a 20% discount on rack rates, valid for all room categories, during limited dates and subject to availability
• When booking the Villa San Michele on the Grand Tour Package guests can benefit from an exceptional flat rate when travelling to the other Orient-Express Italian properties. (Minimum stay- Seven Night/Two hotels)

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Virtuoso