Villa San Michele, A Belmond HotelvsPalazzo Montebello
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Belmond Villa San Michele scores marginally higher than Hotel Montebello Splendid. Belmond Villa San Michele is ranked #45 in Florence with accolades from 8 publications such as Afar Magazine, Hideaway Report and Travel + Leisure.
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel
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Via Doccia 4, 50014 Fiesole
From $534/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Relax in the tranquil grounds of this elegant 15C building and enjoy the superb views of the city below."
Fodor's "The cypress-lined driveway provides an elegant preamble to this incredibly gorgeous (and very expensive) hotel nestled in the hills of Fiesole." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Once a monastery, the design of this hotel’s façade is attributed to Michelangelo."
Condé Nast Traveler ""You cannot beat the ambience" at this former monastery on a cliffside amid trees and terraced gardens just outside Florence." Full review
Afar Magazine "The hotel’s expansive rooms are already decked out in the most tasteful, almost understated interpretation of Renaissance luxury." Full review
Tablet19.0
"Designed by Michelangelo, this cream and chocolate marvel was once a monastery, and many of the architectural details, somber and otherwise, have been preserved." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From its hillside perch just below the village of Fiesole, a northern suburb of Florence, the Villa San Michele overlooks the wide sprawl of the city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Villa San Michele — one of Florence’s most expensive hotels — is housed in an ancient former monastery, and combines Renaissance atmosphere with 21st-century comforts galore." Full review
National Geographic "Former monastery in the hills above the city, partly designed by Michelangelo; beautiful rooms in understated Tuscan style, sublime gardens, and pretty outdoor pool" Full review
Hideaway Report96.0
"Sumptuously restored hilltop hotel (15 minutes by shuttle from city center) housed by a 15th-century Franciscan monastery commanding a glorious panoramic view of Florence." Full review
Palazzo Montebello Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster Fodor's
Via Garibaldi, 14, 50123 Florence
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "This stylishly modern hotel is the much frequented haunt of tourists and business people; common areas are spacious and attractively furnished and give onto a delightful internal garden."
Travel + Leisure "Hotel Montebello Splendid, in Santa Maria Novella, delivers elegant interiors... and easy access to the Renaissance city’s best sites—and it’s a great value, to boot." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This 19th-century villa with its own giardino all’Italiana (Italian-style garden) was totally refurbished in 2004."
Star Service "With its spacious public areas, glamorous contempo-traditional design and technology-laden accommodations, it is a standout." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 60-room Hotel Montebello Splendid is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a quieter area on the outskirts of central Florence." Full review
Fodor's "Once inside the fenced-in confines, guests are treated to a tranquil courtyard which guides them into the marble-laden hotel with a high level of service and a bevy of amenities " Full review
