… historic city centre of Florence.
The Tuscany is a region of Central Italy with a unique countryside and 120 protected nature reserves. The region is known for its wines, the most famous is the Chianti, and other agricultural products like the production of olive oil, principally in Lucca and the surrounding hills, as well as the Chianina cattle.
The most popular and famous landscapes of the Tuscany are the Maremma in the Chianti region between Florence and Siena, the Maremma in the south, and the Etruscan Riviera along the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany, and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany. Florence is situated on the River Arno and famous for its history and its importance in the Middle Age and the Renaissance as well as its architecture and art. The city is a centre of Medieval trade and finance and is often consdered to be the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. The historic centre of Florence was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1982.
The five star luxurious Orient-Express Hotel Villa San Michele, an ancient monastery, features a splendid façade from the 15th century, designed by Michelangelo. This renaissance building nestled in the hills above Florence, outside its noise and traffic yet only a short drive from the historic city centre and the shopping area. A complimentary shuttle will bring the hotel guests to the city centre of Florence with famous works of arts, museums and elegant shops and boutiques in just over ten minutes.
The Villa San Michele, one of the romantic places in the world, offers a true renaissance experience complete with antique furnishing. This unique property is surrounded by a beautiful park and terrace gardens, filled with roses and lemon trees, with breathtaking views of Florence and the valley of the River Arno. This hotel combines the charm and splendour of the past with the latest comfort and luxury.
The Villa San Michele offers 46 guestrooms inclusive of 25 junior suites and suites, located either in the ancient monastery building or amidst the beautiful garden and each room is individually decorated in a unique style and antique furnishings.
Guests of the Villa San Michele enjoy culinary highlight in several restaurants, lounges and bars with outstanding international and Mediterranean cuisine as well as Tuscan specialities.
The heatable outdoor swimmimg pool of the Villa San Michele is located in the terraced gardens with stunning view of Florence and the hotel offers a small fitness centre with latest equipment.
The Hotel Villa San Michele is the perfect venue for small conferenzes and seminars for up to 40 delegates with latest technology as well as al fresco receptions for up to 80 guests.
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The Villa San Michele Hotel features a Gourmet Restaurant The Villa San Michele Hotel: Remarkable architecture There is a golf course near The Villa San Michele Hotel The Villa San Michele Hotel is perfect for city journeys to Florence / Italy Pets are welcome to The Villa San Michele Hotel (on request)
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