Villa San Michele by Orient Express
Italy, Florence
Bar
Pool Bar
Poolside Restaurant
Bicycle Rental
Tennis court s Nearby
Spa & Massage Treatments In Room
Room Service 24 Hours
Flowers
Stocked Mini-Bar
Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
Telephone
DVD Player
Television with Satellite/Cable Channels
In-Room Safe
Wi-Fi Access (Complimentary)
Ensuite Bathroom With Separate Bath and Walk-in Shower In Most Rooms
Hairdryer
Rooms
Double Classic Room
These rooms either have a king bed, queen bed or twin beds. The rooms are furnished with walnut and cherry furniture and some have views of the cloister where the bar is whilst other have views of the trees.
Superior Room
These rooms are situated in the original part of the building and have views of the courtyard or the countryside. The rooms have a large marble bathroom, separate shower and great furnishings.
Double Deluxe Room
These rooms either offer views of Florence or the garden and park. They are equipped with touch control air conditioning and heating, video and fax/modem facilities. The bathrooms have marble double vanities, separate toilets and a walk-in shower.
Junior Suites
Superior Junior Suite
The Superior Junior Suites are large and boast views over the Arno Valley. These rooms are perfect for those seeking privacy because of the tall hedges behind the furnished terrace and garden.
Deluxe Junior Suite
These suites enjoy views of the old monastery and the gardens. There is a private terrace which the suites opens out onto.
Executive Junior Suite (By the pool)
This suite has a terrace from where you can enjoy views over Florence and gardens. The bathrooms have a walk-in shower, separate toilet, bathtub and his and hers vanities.
Executive Junior Suite (The Conservatory)
This suite is set away from the main building and also has a terrace boasting views over Florence and gardens. It is extremely private and a great choice for honeymooners.
Donatello Suite
It is situated in a corner of the monastery and enjoys views over Florence, the Arno Valley, garden and the park. There is a separate sitting room, a large bedroom with king bed, breakfast table and armchairs.
Michelangelo Suite
This suite occupies the whole length of the façade of the Villa San Michele and at one point, was the monastery library. There is a king bed, open-plan sleeping and sitting areas, fireplace, separate shower and pool-like bathtub. This is the largest and also, most romantic choice of accommodation.
Limonaia Suite
This is the former orangery of the convent and located in a separate building. The suite boasts views over Florence and hills. There is a private garden with heated plunge pool and small waterfall. The Limonaia Suite can be connected to a second suite via a staircase and even a third, giving a villa feel- perfect for a larger gathering.
Poolside Restaurant - Located on the terrace above the gardens, this poolside restaurant serves lunch and light snacks as you take in the awe-inspiring views.
Opening hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm with light lunch served between 12:30pm - 3:30pm
The Loggia Restaurant - in the former monastery building, located Open-air arched terrace open during the warmer days and evening whilst lunch and dinner are served in the historic cloister and Cenacola during early spring and autumn. Loggia serves typical Tuscan cuisine that include red lentil soup with goose fillets, Turbot fillet in a rosemary flavoured potato crust or ravioli with aubergine and goats cheese filling.
Opening hours: Breakfast, 07:30am - 10:30am - Lunch, 12:30pm - 2:30pm - Dinner, 7:30pm - 10:30pm.
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A former Franciscan monastery, the 15th century Villa San Michele by Orient-Express is one of the most romantic hotels in the world. Nestled on a hilltop in Fiesole amid beautiful Italian terraced gardens bursting with lemon trees and fragrant roses, it enjoys stunning views of Florence.
The 46 rooms and suites are located in the old monastery or amid the beautiful gardens, each individually styled and decorated with antique furniture and enjoying their own spectacular view. Some rooms face on to the intimate cloister whilst others overlook the courtyard, countryside or afford breathtaking views of Florence.
Relax under the shade of an olive tree by the panoramic heated swimming pool located on the terrace above the gardens, boasting unrivalled views across the Arno Valley and Florence, and savour the mouth watering dishes served at the poolside restaurant – typical Tuscan cuisine with house specialties including homemade pasta, mushrooms and the highest quality meats.
Spend lazy days wandering around the extraordinary terraced gardens, relax opn a sun lounger and read a book or sip cocktails, the gardens surround you with natural beauty and the scent of lemons and roses. For those that prefer to be a little more active, bicycles are available for hire to explore the surrounding area or golf is available nearby.
The Loggia Restaurant at Villa San Michele is one of most the romantic dining experiences, elegant and relaxed with magnificent views over Florence. During late spring and summer, the open-air arched terrace is the perfect setting for intimate and romantic dinner. During the cooler months the elegant historic cloister and Cenacola is the indoor setting for a sumptuous lunch or dinner.
The Villa San Michele cookery school has earned itself a reputation for excellence among gourmets and offers a hands on cookery experience. Internationally renowned chefs often teach at the cookery school with classes focused on traditional Tuscan cuisine and seasopnaly flavours of Tuscany.
VIlla San Michele by Orient-Express is the perfect retreat for either a long weekend or longer stay, whether seeking an Tuscan escape from the stresses of everyday life, to explore the arts and surrounding coutryside of Florence or a romantic Tuscany break with a love one. Villa San Michele is located 20 minutes from Flornce airport and 60 minutes from Pisa airport. A complimentary shuttle service operates to Florence's historic centre throughout the day.
Villa San Michele closes for the winter season between 13 November 2011 to 22 March 2012 and again from 11 November 2012.
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