...The Villa and the location it' s a gem of true Italian craftsmanship, history and just incredible beauty all around... Aside from the unique location, what made the stay very special, unforgettable and unique, is the service...

...Not only is the location absolutely beautiful, but the people are so kind and helpful...

Location is one of a kind, the entire staff was so attentive and friendly, but never intrusive...

...Everything in the spacious room was perfect!... One really nice touch were the fresh flowers in the suite every day!... There were also small gifts which are a nice touch!...

...The room was beautiful, with a private outdoor where you could also enjoy your breakfast and it had a very big bathroom filled with all sort of toiletries... Try the pappa al pomodoro...

...The ambiance, bathed in Florentine charm, captured the essence of Italian luxury...

...The rooms were perfectly beautiful and the amenities were amazing...

...Details, like fresh flowers and champagne/Prosecco, or the Acqua Di Parma in each room and small gifts that suddenly appear while ones out just make the experience even more special. Belmond makes every guest feel at home...

...Highly reccomended drink at the bar with live music and Florence view...

...Our room/suite was luxurious, comfortable, clean, spacious and beautifully furnished, including fresh flowers and a wide range of amenities...

...Our suite was a one bedroom, living room and a terrace. Everything in the spacious room was perfect!... One really nice touch were the fresh flowers in the suite every day!...

...The room was beautiful, with a private outdoor where you could also enjoy your breakfast and it had a very big bathroom filled with all sort of toiletries...

...It appears every room has its own outside garden...

Nestled on teh hills overseeing Florence, Hotel San Michelle proved to be an oasis of excellence during my stay in August, a time when the city saw fewer tourists...

the Belmond San Michele in Fiesole is in our view the best hotel to stay in Florence and surrounding area... it is our best destination to getaway for a very memorable and special stay...

...We stayed in two junior suites which had lovely views of Florence...

Fine Italian luxury at its best...

...The rooms were perfectly beautiful and the amenities were amazing...

The Junior Suite was good but bathroom a strange layout...

...Our room was everything one would expect from a 5 star hotel, including our own terrace and the larger gardens with a magnificent view of Florence...

...They were very welcoming and eager to make our stay comfortable. During our stay we enjoyed many aspects of the beautiful facilities and our room was both extremely clean and comfortable...

...Reality sets in as you are whisked through the Villa San Michele to check in and escorted through the lovely manicured grounds and stone steps to your room... Details, like fresh flowers and champagne/Prosecco, or the Acqua Di Parma in each room and small gifts that suddenly appear while ones out just make the experience even more special...

...It is expensive but the rooms were luxuriously comfortable, the pool area delightful [pool heated too] , room service quietly efficient - and the whole place a delight to the eye...

...It is a very special hotel, located in a historic building, surrounded by lush gardens and offering the most spectacular views of Florence... Our room/suite was luxurious, comfortable, clean, spacious and beautifully furnished, including fresh flowers and a wide range of amenities...

...My room was luxury at its finest and the restaurants were first class...

We stayed there for 3 nights and this was the best hotel of our trip. Beautiful pool amazing view nice rooms but above all amazing service...

...You can eat from the buffet and order from the menu, Pamela, one of the wait staff was fantastic!!...

...Try to avoid the offered guided tours, which in our case was not professional, but extremely expensive...

Fine Italian luxury at its best...

...If you want to be around the city centre forget about it...

...Use the courtesy mini bus to Florence...

...It is expensive but the rooms were luxuriously comfortable, the pool area delightful [pool heated too] , room service quietly efficient - and the whole place a delight to the eye...

...Last but not least, the wonderful General Manager Sofia, I have to say that you can tell that she is a woman: such a great attention to details, grazie and we will definitely be back!...

Imagine you’ve been invited to stay at a friend's Villa in the hills above Florence, in a town called Fiesole (Fee-ehh-so-lay)...

...Everything in the spacious room was perfect!...

...Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived in Florence to our departure...

...The room was beautiful, with a private outdoor where you could also enjoy your breakfast and it had a very big bathroom filled with all sort of toiletries...

Nestled on teh hills overseeing Florence, Hotel San Michelle proved to be an oasis of excellence during my stay in August, a time when the city saw fewer tourists...

...We are so glad we opted for this hotel as opposed to staying in Florence proper...

...During our stay we enjoyed many aspects of the beautiful facilities and our room was both extremely clean and comfortable...

...Reality sets in as you are whisked through the Villa San Michele to check in and escorted through the lovely manicured grounds and stone steps to your room...

The Villa exudes peace and tranquillity, set among beautiful gardens and identifiably an old monastery...

...Our room/suite was luxurious, comfortable, clean, spacious and beautifully furnished, including fresh flowers and a wide range of amenities...

The staff and property exceeded our expectations...

...The gardens were magical and the property was pristine...

We stayed there for 3 nights and this was the best hotel of our trip...

...Upon arrival we were greeted by a nice gentleman and a couple of valet and we enjoyed a glass of Prosecco while Katrina checked us in... To celebrate our anniversary there was a nice welcome letter from Sofia the GM, a bottle of wine and a dessert... You can eat from the buffet and order from the menu, Pamela, one of the wait staff was fantastic!!... It’s a 20 minute ride to downtown Florence and back, Villa San Michele has a shuttle service which worked flawlessly, was ALWAYS on time and is easy to locate... One really nice touch were the fresh flowers in the suite every day!... We miss the resort and the wonderful staff already!!... Thank you to everyone at the Villa San Michele!...

The Vila San Michele is a unique hotel with wonderful staff and the authenticity of Tuscany old architecture. The staff was always very kind and helpful, the view is as incredible and the food is exactly what you expect from this kind of hotel... Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived in Florence to our departure...

...I have been in many 5 stars or luxury hotels, but the experience at Villa San Michele was beyond any expectation... The room was beautiful, with a private outdoor where you could also enjoy your breakfast and it had a very big bathroom filled with all sort of toiletries... Aside from the unique location, what made the stay very special, unforgettable and unique, is the service... The level of attention, care and kindness of ALL the staff it's beyond... They are all and always ready to help and satisfy any request of the guests... A special thanks goes to Francesca... The following morning, at breakfast, without saying anything, Francesca brought me a small cup filled with warm custard and that really moved me... At breakfast all croissants are freshly baked every morning and filled with custard or chocolate filling prepared daily... It was so refreshing seeing that there are still hotels with that such high level of service, care and attention to their guests...

Nestled on teh hills overseeing Florence, Hotel San Michelle proved to be an oasis of excellence during my stay in August, a time when the city saw fewer tourists... The service was nothing short of impeccable; every staff member went above and beyond to ensure guest comfort...

This is our sixth stay at a Belmond Hotel and it did not fail to live up to expectations... The pool was nice and big and all of staff were very friendly... A special thank you to Pietro who served us each evening for both pre and after dinner drinks... The concierge did a very good job of making appointments at the boutiques but did unfortunately let us down with booking us a panoramic view restaurant for a special birthday...

...From the minute we arrived in our taxi, staff popped up to open car doors, right through to the end of the evening. Staff were really attentive, the Maitre d' was very knowledgeable and a great host...

...The measure of service and quality was very good, which makes the above average price justified...

...My wife and I spent two nights here as part of an anniversary trip, and were very pleased with the experience. From the beginning to the end of our stay, all of the staff were outstanding, and made us feel so pampered and comfortable... Our room was everything one would expect from a 5 star hotel, including our own terrace and the larger gardens with a magnificent view of Florence... Access into the city was easy, about 20 minutes to the center, either by the hotel’s shuttle or cab, so we didn’t have to use our car...

From the moment we arrived we were greeted by members of your wonderful staff. They were very welcoming and eager to make our stay comfortable... We enjoyed our dinner in your restaurant as well as cocktails and snacks in the bar and on the terrace...

...Reality sets in as you are whisked through the Villa San Michele to check in and escorted through the lovely manicured grounds and stone steps to your room... Details, like fresh flowers and champagne/Prosecco, or the Acqua Di Parma in each room and small gifts that suddenly appear while ones out just make the experience even more special... Belmond makes every guest feel at home... Every minute we were treated with the best hospitality in Italy!...

...Staff are so professional and helpful with everything and there is a free shuttle service every 30 mins to Florence centre...

...The shuttle service operates frequently from morning, to 11pm to and from the beautiful hotel... We thank the staff very kindly and can’t wait to return again!...

...I have never experienced a hotel where absolutely all the staff were so charming and cheerful and helpful. It is expensive but the rooms were luxuriously comfortable, the pool area delightful [pool heated too] , room service quietly efficient - and the whole place a delight to the eye...

Location is one of a kind, the entire staff was so attentive and friendly, but never intrusive. We had the chance to try all of the three restaurants of the hotel and they were all three impeccable: well done to Chef Alessandro, both as a professional and as a person... Last but not least, the wonderful General Manager Sofia, I have to say that you can tell that she is a woman: such a great attention to details, grazie and we will definitely be back!...

We stayed at 5 different 5-star hotels during our 2 weeks in Italy, but my wife and I agree that Villa San Michele was our favorite... ), and the genuine care of the staff was impressive... We felt right at home from the moment we arrived until the morning we checked out... A special “thank you” to the staff/management who constantly went above and beyond to make our stay memorable...

The staff at the Villa San Michele, coupled with the gorgeous hotel and grounds, make this property a must-visit. Every request is treated with grace and effect, and the staff are truly dedicated to making guests happy...

...The hotel is very well managed by a team of experienced, friendly staff, who clearly enjoy working together and whose focus is to ensure that their guests enjoy every aspect of their stay. Our room/suite was luxurious, comfortable, clean, spacious and beautifully furnished, including fresh flowers and a wide range of amenities... The food and service are of the highest standard... The hotel provides a regular, free, shuttle-bus to and from central Florence - we used this service each day and found it to be very comfortable and convenient...

...We couldn't have been happier with the hotel, the view, the service, and the food... It's only a 15-20 minute shuttle/cab ride to the city center as well...

The staff and property exceeded our expectations. On the last leg of our honeymoon, they made our stay extremely enjoyable and relaxing...

We stayed there for 3 nights and this was the best hotel of our trip. Beautiful pool amazing view nice rooms but above all amazing service... The lady at the reception ( I forgot her name she is from Egyptian origin) stayed 4 hours trying to Carnegie our tickets ( and did it !!)... Can you believe .this is just an example because staff from housekeeping to reception to concierge to restaurants are all amazingly trained and very very nice ...

...Situated on a hill above Florence with beautiful gardens and stone walls, you’re able to enjoy the museums and restaurants of downtown Florence by day but the quiet and beauty of Florence below at night. Upon arrival we were greeted by a nice gentleman and a couple of valet and we enjoyed a glass of Prosecco while Katrina checked us in... Our suite was a one bedroom, living room and a terrace... Everything in the spacious room was perfect!... To celebrate our anniversary there was a nice welcome letter from Sofia the GM, a bottle of wine and a dessert... You can eat from the buffet and order from the menu, Pamela, one of the wait staff was fantastic!!... We also ate a few dinners at the casual restaurant by the pool on the upper terrace and at the casual restaurant in the main dining area... It’s a 20 minute ride to downtown Florence and back, Villa San Michele has a shuttle service which worked flawlessly, was ALWAYS on time and is easy to locate... One really nice touch were the fresh flowers in the suite every day!... There were also small gifts which are a nice touch!... We miss the resort and the wonderful staff already!!...

The Vila San Michele is a unique hotel with wonderful staff and the authenticity of Tuscany old architecture. The staff was always very kind and helpful, the view is as incredible and the food is exactly what you expect from this kind of hotel... Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived in Florence to our departure...

...The Italian garden in which the hotel is immersed it's an incredible frame to anything you are doing, whatever is breakfast, dining or just relaxing by the heated pool. The room was beautiful, with a private outdoor where you could also enjoy your breakfast and it had a very big bathroom filled with all sort of toiletries... They are all and always ready to help and satisfy any request of the guests... At breakfast all croissants are freshly baked every morning and filled with custard or chocolate filling prepared daily... Also all types of breads are prepared and baked in the hotel every day... The pizza by the pool is really good and the main restaurant have a selection of classic Italian dishes that are made with the best ingredients and beautifully presented... It was so refreshing seeing that there are still hotels with that such high level of service, care and attention to their guests...

So, the Belmond is a uber luxury hotel that lives up to its reputation... It appears every room has its own outside garden... It you ever wondered what it is like to live in a wealthy Italian area of Florence then choose the Belmond...

the Belmond San Michele in Fiesole is in our view the best hotel to stay in Florence and surrounding area. the view is stunning, the service is warm, hospitable and professional... it is our best destination to getaway for a very memorable and special stay...

This is our sixth stay at a Belmond Hotel and it did not fail to live up to expectations... We stayed in two junior suites which had lovely views of Florence... The pool was nice and big and all of staff were very friendly... A special thank you to Pietro who served us each evening for both pre and after dinner drinks... The concierge did a very good job of making appointments at the boutiques but did unfortunately let us down with booking us a panoramic view restaurant for a special birthday...

Excellent restaurant with an astonishing view on Florence... I highly recommand this place to anyone who wants to live an unforgettable experience...

Fine Italian luxury at its best... Best views of the city especially with the terrace dining...

...The grounds, rooms, bars and restaurants are all beautiful. We are so glad we opted for this hotel as opposed to staying in Florence proper... The shuttles were quick, timely and efficient... Everyone goes out of their way to accommodate your needs...

Belmond Villa San Michele was the most perfect place for our wedding abroad!... The rooms were perfectly beautiful and the amenities were amazing... Definitely a must if you travel to Florence Italy!...

...My wife and I spent two nights here as part of an anniversary trip, and were very pleased with the experience. From the beginning to the end of our stay, all of the staff were outstanding, and made us feel so pampered and comfortable... Our room was everything one would expect from a 5 star hotel, including our own terrace and the larger gardens with a magnificent view of Florence... Access into the city was easy, about 20 minutes to the center, either by the hotel’s shuttle or cab, so we didn’t have to use our car... The pool was open and looked inviting, but in November we chose not to brave the cool air...

From the moment we arrived we were greeted by members of your wonderful staff. They were very welcoming and eager to make our stay comfortable... During our stay we enjoyed many aspects of the beautiful facilities and our room was both extremely clean and comfortable... It was like a home away from home... We enjoyed our dinner in your restaurant as well as cocktails and snacks in the bar and on the terrace...

...A smile greets you and the scent hits you; dried herbs, sage and rosemary... Reality sets in as you are whisked through the Villa San Michele to check in and escorted through the lovely manicured grounds and stone steps to your room... Details, like fresh flowers and champagne/Prosecco, or the Acqua Di Parma in each room and small gifts that suddenly appear while ones out just make the experience even more special... Belmond makes every guest feel at home... Every minute we were treated with the best hospitality in Italy!...

It was astounding how quickly you were drawn into the peaceful aura of this place, overlooking Florence, enchanted by the luxury as well as the history, the art and the sheer magic of this place... Every walk through the gardens is a little holiday in itself...

...Staff are so professional and helpful with everything and there is a free shuttle service every 30 mins to Florence centre...

...The property grounds, the views, the amenities, the cuisine, and of course the wonderful staff!... The shuttle service operates frequently from morning, to 11pm to and from the beautiful hotel... The entire property is a photo opportunity and the rooms are spacious and beautiful... We thank the staff very kindly and can’t wait to return again!...

The Villa exudes peace and tranquillity, set among beautiful gardens and identifiably an old monastery... It is expensive but the rooms were luxuriously comfortable, the pool area delightful [pool heated too] , room service quietly efficient - and the whole place a delight to the eye...

We stayed at 5 different 5-star hotels during our 2 weeks in Italy, but my wife and I agree that Villa San Michele was our favorite. The beauty of the hotel and grounds was so inspiring (not to mention the view!... We felt right at home from the moment we arrived until the morning we checked out... A special “thank you” to the staff/management who constantly went above and beyond to make our stay memorable...

...It is a very special hotel, located in a historic building, surrounded by lush gardens and offering the most spectacular views of Florence. The hotel is very well managed by a team of experienced, friendly staff, who clearly enjoy working together and whose focus is to ensure that their guests enjoy every aspect of their stay... Our room/suite was luxurious, comfortable, clean, spacious and beautifully furnished, including fresh flowers and a wide range of amenities... The food and service are of the highest standard... ), The wonderful food, wines and service were complemented by the beautiful views of Florence... The hotel provides a regular, free, shuttle-bus to and from central Florence - we used this service each day and found it to be very comfortable and convenient...

...We couldn't have been happier with the hotel, the view, the service, and the food... It's only a 15-20 minute shuttle/cab ride to the city center as well...