Villa San Michele, A Belmond HotelvsHotel Orto De' Medici
Both Belmond Villa San Michele and Hotel Orto De Medici are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Orto De Medici is the choice of most professionals compared to Belmond Villa San Michele. Hotel Orto De Medici comes in at #37 in Florence with approval from 5 sources including Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Tablet
Travel + Leisure
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National Geographic
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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
Hotel Orto De' Medici DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Via San Gallo, 30, 50129 Florence
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "Ten minutes on foot from the Duomo, and five from the Accademia, this mid-19th century building has large frescoes in its lounges and breakfast room."
Star Service "This small, well-priced boutique-hotel holds up well under scrutiny, with a free breakfast served in a lovely conservatory room, a well-trained staff and commendable maintenance." Full review
Rough Guide "A 31-room frescoed and antique-furnished three-star, occupying a quiet palazzo in the university area."
OysterMid-Range
"The boutique, mid-range Hotel Orto De Medici is located incentral Florence, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, public transportation, and popular attractions." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Redefines elegance with its majestic high ceilings, chic oyster-grey colour scheme and contemporary furnishings, offset to perfection by the historic palazzo in which it languishes." Full review
