| Sit out in the evening at Villa San Michele and gaze over the cypress to the Arno Valley and the cathedral where little has changed since Michelangelo passed through. |
EXPERIENCEVilla San Michele in Fiesole is named named after the church of St Michael the Archangel. The original building on this site was a monastery, founded in the early years of the 15th century for the Franciscan monks. A Florentine family, the Davanzatis, who also contributed to the monastery’s upkeep by gifts of woodlands, further buildings and money, had donated the land on which it stood. The present building, with its façade attributed to Michelangelo and its imposing loggia, dates from 1600 when it was enlarged and completely renovated by Giovanni di Bartolommeo Davanzati. Villa San Michele closes for the season from mid-November through mid April.
Over the past decade great care and expertise has been engaged to refurbish the entire Villa in a style that provides a luxurious environment whilst maintaining the beauty and heritage of this magnificent building.
The Villa San Michele has 46 rooms, including 25 suites and junior suites, located in the old monastery building and nestled amid the beautiful gardens, enjoying spectacular views, each with its own unique style and antique furnishings. Leisure and sport facilities include an open-air 82ft heated swimming pool with spectacular views of Florence from late Spring to early Autumn. A Gym is available in the Hotel, and massage is possible on request. The 18 holes Ugolino Golf Course is easily reachable in the Chianti hills, 45 minutes from the Hotel and Tennis and horse riding can be booked at the Cascine.
Villa San Michele closes for the season from mid-November through mid-March. RECOGNITIONLOCATIONThe Hotel is located 14 kms. from Florence "Peretola" airport and 90 kms. from Pisa International Airport. It is a 15 minutes drive from the Florence Rail Station of Santa Maria Novella. Access by car is possible via motorway A1, exit: Firenze Sud (8 km). CONTACTRELATED ARTICLESVilla San Michele in Florence, Italy | AWAY-NIGHTS | March 2007 | By: Mary Gostelow The 15th century monastery has been transformed into one of Europe's most charming and picturesque hotels
We drove up the twisting hill ten minutes' north of Florence. We came out of a sharp U-bend to be confronted by a gravel path, flanked by formal gardens with statues. Cooking classes for kids | NEWS AND EVENTS | May 2008 Fiesole, Italy is the perfect destination for kids who want to cook
The Children's Cookery School will take place at The Villa San Michele School of Cookery, Fiesole, Italy, May 26-29 2008 and July 3-6 2008. WOWConfidential April 2008 | CONFIDENTIAL | April 2008 Birthday Fun in Fiesole
Want a birthday of a lifetime, to share with up to 90 of your favorite friends? Take over the entire 46-room Villa San Michele in Fiesole, Italy. You could dine in the old cloisters, looking down to Florence far below, or they can arrange exclusive rentals, which they wo... moreWOW Confidential July/August 2005 | CONFIDENTIAL | July 2005 Cruise on Seabourn
Want a nice cruise? Seabourn Pride has an 18 day cruise from London to New York scheduled to leave August 29th. On your way, you vist Dublin, Inverarary, St John's Newfoundland, Halifax NS and Newport RI. Want to learn to cook? Head for Orient-Express' Villa San Michele in Fieso... moreWOW Confidential May 2005 | CONFIDENTIAL | May 2005 Fiesole
Coming Up in June
At Villa San Michele, in Fiesole, overlooking Florence, chef Attilio di Fabrizio holds a cooking-for-one program June 9-12 - the culinary school, headed by Cesare Marretti, is in a converted greenhouse. Villa San Michele is run by Orient-Express' area General Manager Mauri... moreWOW Confidential April 2005 | CONFIDENTIAL | April 2005 London & Florence
WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON THIS APRIL?
Taj is official sponsor of The Far Pavilions musical launching at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, 14 April - Taj's 51 Buckingham Gate has some exciting packages, which also include shopping. Also in London, on 27th, Susan Harmsworth, founder an... more |
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RATES & ROOMS670 - 3400 EUR(834 - 4232 USD) 46 Rooms & Suites  PHONE NUMBERAIRPORTFlorence Airport, FLR
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