Set in a romantic neo-Renaissance villa, this truly exceptional five-star luxury hotel offers its guests the genuine "boutique" experience of a private relaxing stay with only 18 rooms consisting of either a deluxe category or suites. Overlooking the Piazzale Michelangelo, its unique setting allows it in fact to have a gorgeous panoramic view of the beautiful roofs of Florence.
The villa is surrounded by stunning formal Italian gardens as well as its own private park where olive trees have been planted which even produce a wonderful "homemade" olive oil.
The magnificent and peaceful terrace looks out over the park and the swimming pool providing the ideal spot to have a drink or dine al fresco while taking in the splendid view overlooking the city yet remaining sheltered from its noise and chaos. It is a genuine oasis of peace hidden within the city's heart. It is only about a 15-minute stroll to reach the historical city centre with its monuments, museums and exclusive shops.
The deluxe rooms and suites are examples of pure sophisticated styling and true luxury with gorgeous bathrooms fitted out with precious marbles. The beds are representative of the hotel's signature style of impressive timeless elegance and are either amazing four-poster variations or have rich colored brocade coverings. The rooms all have air conditioning, TV with satellite channels including Sky, CD player, PC/modem connections and a free ADSL connection.
The hotel has its own gourmet restaurant, Onice, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2004 and which proposes delicious sophisticated culinary specialties that are sure to please even the most demanding palate. It also has its own private parking area but offers its guests a free shuttle service to the city centre.
The Villa La Vedetta can also be leased for exclusive private events.

Rooms
The Villa La Vedetta has 18 rooms which are broken down into Romantic, Deluxe and Suites. Each room has its own singular style and design, from the different furnishings down to the size, use of space and colors. There are four-poster beds, ones embellished with rich brocades, colored marble in the bathrooms, and the overall effect is one of modern chic and sophisticated elegance which blends in harmoniously with the style of the villa as a whole. Nothing has been overlooked and this special attention to detail ensures that each room has its own unique ambiance and character. Each room includes the following amenities: Wi-Fi connection, mini-bar, TV, radio and CD player, air conditioning, and a private breakfast table for two. The bathrooms have a bathtub and/or shower, a hairdryer and a toiletries kit full of luxury bath products.
For the ultimate in luxury, the Bellavista suite stands apart as the most elegant and the only one with two floors with a total surface area of 70m2 (around 230 sq. ft.). It also features two huge windows offering an incredible view of Florence. The bedroom, sitting room and main bathroom are located on the lower level while the second level has a study and a guest bathroom. Precious marbles, mosaics and antique furnishings combined with modern touches and design all explain why a stay in this palatial suite makes for a truly unforgettable getaway.

Our advice
This villa is perfectly adapted to meet the requirements of those looking for a unique boutique holiday in the city without forsaking any of the intimacy of a relaxing stay, all in a historical residence surrounded by beautiful green nature. It is also well-suited for a couple made up of a golfer and a non-golfer or for those passionate about art, shopping or city life in general. It is also ideal for making day trips to the other spectacular places in the region.