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A 15th century monastery has now been transformed into a picturesque hotel. A villa of unsurpassed beauty in an oasis of peace, only a few minutes from the centre of Florence. The Villa San Michele, situated on the hill of Fiesole, is named after the church of St Michael the Archangel. The Villa San Michele has 45 rooms, enjoying spectacular views, each with its own unique style and antique furnishings.

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TOP 20 INTL RESORTS HARPERS HIDEAWAY 1997-1999
NUMBER 1 HOTEL THE DAILY TELEGRAPH 1999

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-FLR- FLORENCE AIRPORT 6.2 MI/10.0 KM
-SHOPS IN CENTRAL FLORENCE 5.0 MI/ 8.0 KM
FIESOLE ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE 0.6 MI/ 1.0 KM
CASA DANTE ALIGHIERI 4.3 MI/ 7.0 KM
MEDICI CHAPEL 4.3 MI/ 7.0 KM
PALAZZO MEDICI-RICCARDI 4.3 MI/ 7.0 KM
ACCADEMY GALLERY/ACCADEMIA 4.6 MI/ 7.5 KM
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM 4.6 MI/ 7.5 KM
CASA BUONARROTI 4.6 MI/ 7.5 KM
GOITTO BELL TOWER 4.6 MI/ 7.5 KM
PALAZZO VECCHIO 4.6 MI/ 7.5 KM
PONTE VECCHIO 4.6 MI/ 7.5 KM
SAN MARCO MUSEUM 4.6 MI/ 7.5 KM
UFFIZI GALLARY 5.0 MI/ 8.0 KM
S. MARIA NOVELLA CLOISTER 5.0 MI/ 8.0 KM
BOBOLI GARDEN 5.2 MI/ 8.5 KM
PALAZZO PITTI 5.2 MI/ 8.5 KM
VILLA MEDICI CASTELLO 6.2 MI/10.0 KM
LE CASCINE 9.3 MI/15.0 KM
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-LOCATION-
VILLA SAN MICHELE IS LOCATED JUST BELOW FIESOLE AT
AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 350 METERS. ITS
HILLSIDE LOCATION PROVIDES WONDERFUL VIEWS OF
FLORENCE AND THE ARNO VALLEY. ONLY 8 KILOMETERS
FROM FLORENCE THE HOTEL PROVIDES A FREE SCHEDULED
SHUTTLE BUS TO AND FROM FLORENCE DAILY PROVIDING
GUESTS WITH EASY ACCESS TO ALL OF THE TREASURES TO
BE FOUND ON AND AROUND THE CITY. VILLA SAN MICHELE
IS JUST 10 KILOMETERS FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT.
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-DESCRIPTION-
---AN ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTEL---
LOCATED ON A HILLSIDE NEAR THE VILLAGE OF FIESOLE
VILLA SAN MICHELE OFFERS A SPLENDID LOCATION OF
SOLITUDE YET PROXIMATE TO THE TREASURES AND BEAUTY
OF FLORENCE. VILLA SAN MICHELE OFFERS MANY WONDERFUL
VIEWS OF FLORENCE AND THE ARNO VALLEY. ONLY 8
KILOMETERS FROM FLORENCE THE VILLA OFFERS DAILY
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CENTRAL FLORENCE VIA
SHUTTLE BUS. VILLA SAN MICHELE IS LOCATED ONLY 10
KILOMETERS FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT. VILLA SAN MICHELE
IS A FORMER 15TH CENTURY FRANCISCAN MONASTERY WITH A
FACADE DESIGNED BY MICHELANGELO. THIS UNIQUE
PROPERTY OFFER 46 ROOMS AND SUITES AND HAS BEEN
DESIGNATED A MONUMENT BY THE ITALIAN NATIONAL TRUST.
THE VILLA OFFERS A TRUE RENAISSANCE EXPERIENCE
COMPLETE WITH ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS/ UPSCALE DINING
WITH VIEWS OF THE ARNO VALLEY IN THE LOGGIA
RESTAURANT/ OUTDOOR POOL OPEN SEASONALLY/ MEETING
AND BANQUET ROOMS/ BUSINESS SERVICES/ EXERCISE ROOM/
BAR AND LOUNGE. SERVICES INCLUDE CONCIERGE/ ROOM
SERVICE/ LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING/ MASSAGE/
MULTILINGUAL STAFF AND SECRETARIAL SERVICES.
MANY OF THE GUESTROOMS AND SUITES OFFER VIEWS OF
FLORENCE AND THE ARNO VALLEY/ MARBLE BATH AND
PRIVATE TERRACES. ALL OF THE ACCOMMODATIONS OFFER
COLOR SATELLITE TV/ AIR-CONDITIONING/IN-ROOM MOVIES/
MINI-BAR/ HAIR DRYER/ AND TOWEL WARMER/ PLUS ALL OF
THE CHARM UNIQUE TO A 15TH CENTURY FORMER MONASTERY.
YEAR HOTEL OPENED....... 1950
NUMBER OF GUESTROOMS.... 21
NUMBER OF SUITES........ 25
NUMBER OF FLOORS........ 2
WINGS/BUILDING IN PROP.. 2
UNIQUE FEATURES......... ADAPTED FROM A 15TH CENTURY
FRANCISCAN MONASTERY
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Property facilities and services:
FACILITIES
PRIVATE BATHS-110V ADAPTERS-FACE TOWELS
HAND TOWELS-HEATED TOWEL RACKS-MAKE UP MIRROR
MARBLE BATHROOMS-MOVIES IN ROOMS
PHONE IN BATHROOM-RADIO IN BATHROOM
TERRACES IN ALL SUITES-SATELLITE TV
SCALE-SEPARATE BATH AND SHOWER-SHAMPOO
SHAVING LOTION-SHOWER CAP-SOAP-TOILETRIES
VCR-WINDOWS WITH SCREENS
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SERVICES
A-V EQUIPMENT RENTAL O/R-CATERING SERVICES
CONCIERGE-DOCTOR/DENTIST ON CALL-DRYCLEANING
220 VOLTS-FAMILY PLAN AVAILABLE
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS-GIFT CERTIFICATES
HOTEL SAFE-JOGGING TRAILS-MULTI LINGUAL SRVC
POSTAL/PARCEL SERVICE-RECREATIONAL SERVICES
SECRETARIAL SERVICES-SHUTTLE BUS TO/FRM FLORENCE
SMOKE ALARMS-THEATRE TICKETS AVAIL
TOUR SERVICES-TRAVEL AGENT SERVICES
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NEARBY FACILITIES
BANK-BOUTIQUES-HORSEBACK RIDING
JEWELRY SHOP-SHOPPING
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HEALTH CLUB SERVICES
VILLA SAN MICHELE HAS AN INTIMATE FITNESS ROOM
LOCATED BY THE POOL OFFERING A MOST ENJOYABLE
VIEW OF FLORENCE AND THE ARNO VALLEY. THE
FITNESS CENTRE ALSO OFFERS CHANGING FACILITIES
INCLUDING SHOWERS/ HAIR DRYERS AND TOWELS.
BAR FOR STRETCHING-FLOOR MATS-FREE WEIGHTS
STAIRMASTER-STATIONARY BICYCLE-TREADMILL
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-ROOMS - 46 FLOORS - 2 AIRCONDITION
BABY-SITTING
CAR RENTAL
EXCHANGE FAC
GOLF
HAIR DRYER
HANDICAP FAC
JACUZZI
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY SVC
LOUNGE
MASSAGE
MEETING ROOMS
MINIBAR
PARKING
PETS ACCEPTED
PHONE-DIR DIAL
RESTAURANTS
ROOM SERVICE
SIGHTSEEING
SWIMMING POOL
TELEVISION
TENNIS

Policy and charges

Rooms

A1P - PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
UNIQUE. LOCATED IN THE 17TH CENTURY /LIMONAIA/ -THE
FORMER ORANGERIE OF THE CONVENT- IT ENJOYS A BREATH-
TAKING VIEW OVER FLORENCE AND THE SURROUNDING HILLS.
THE APARTMENT IS COMPOSED OF A BEDROOM AND A LARGE
SITTING ROOM BOTH FACING FLORENCE AND BEAUTIFULLY
DECORATED IN TUSCAN RENAISSANCE STYLE. A LARGE
MARBLE BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE SHOWER CUBICLE AND
DOUBLE VANITY BASINS AS WELL AS A KITCHENETTE ARE AT
GUESTS DISPOSAL. ADDITIONAL BEDS CAN BE ADDED IN THE
LOUNGE FOR CHILDREN SHARING ROOM WITH THEIR PARENTS.
THIS SUITE HAS A PRIVATE GARDEN WITH A NATURAL WATER
SPRING AND A FULLY FURNISHED TERRACE WHERE GUESTS
CAN RELAX AFTER VISITING FLORENCE.
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A1* - GARDEN SUITE
VERY SPECIAL AND LARGE SUITES LOCATED IN THE GARDEN
OF THE VILLA WITH PRIVATE TERRACE AND A FANTASTIC
VIEW OVER FLORENCE. BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED AND
RECENTLY RENOVATED THESE SUITES OFFER SEPARATE
LIVING ROOMS AND HAVE ALL COMFORTS. ONE OR TWO EXTRA
BEDS MAY BE ADDED IN THE LOUNGE FOR CHILDREN SHARING
ROOM WITH THE PARENTS. LARGE MARBLE BATHROOM WITH
SEPARATE SHOWER CUBICLE AND DOUBLE VANITY BASINS. A
BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF TOILETRIES AT GUESTS DISPOSAL
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A1S - SUITE
VERY SPECIAL SUITES LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL PART OF
THE BUILDING WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEW OVER FLORENCE FROM
WINDOWS. BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED/ VERY CHARMING
ACCOMMODATION WITH LARGE SITTING AREA AND ORIGINAL
FURNITURE FROM 17TH CENTURY AND FIREPLACES. ONE
EXTRA BED MAY BE ADDED IN THE LOUNGE FOR CHILDREN
SHARING ROOM WITH THE PARENTS. LARGE MARBLE BATHROOM
WITH SEPARATE SHOWER CUBICLE AND DOUBLE VANITY
BASINS. A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF TOILETRIES AT
CLIENTS DISPOSAL.
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P** - EXECUTIVE JUNIOR SUITE
LOCATED IN THE GARDEN THESE JUNIOR SUITES HAVE A
PRIVATE TERRACE AND AFFORD A SPECTACULAR VIEW OVER
FLORENCE AND THE GARDEN. RECENTLY RENOVATED/
LUXURIOUS DECOR WITH LOUNGE AREA/ SPACIOUS
ACCOMMODATION. MOST CONNECTING WITH JUNIOR SUITES
NEXT DOOR. BEDS CAN BE EITHER ONE KING OR TWO TWIN
BEDS. ONE EXTRA BED MAY BE ADDED IN THE LOUNGE FOR
CHILDREN SHARING ROOM WITH THE PARENTS. LARGE MARBLE
BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE SHOWER CUBICLE AND DOUBLE
VANITY BASINS. A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF TOILETRIES/
SOFT TOWELS AT CLIENTS DISPOSAL.
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J1* - DELUXE JUNIOR SUITE
LOCATED IN THE GARDEN/ THESE JUNIOR SUITES HAVE
PRIVATE TERRACE OVERLOOKING THE GARDENS. VERY
SPACIOUS WITH LOUNGE AREA/ BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED
WITH ALL COMFORTS. MOST CONNECTING WITH OTHER JUNIOR
SUITES/ IDEAL FOR FAMILIES. BEDS CAN BE EITHER ONE
KING OR TWO TWIN BEDS. ONE EXTRA BED MAY BE ADDED IN
THE LOUNGE FOR CHILDREN SHARING ROOM WITH THE
PARENTS. LARGE MARBLE BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE SHOWER
CUBICLE AND DOUBLE VANITY BASINS. A BEAUTIFUL
SELECTION OF TOILETRIES AT CLIENTS DISPOSAL.
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T1* - SUPERIOR JUNIOR SUITE
THESE JUNIOR SUITES HAVE PRIVATE GARDEN OVERLOOKING
THE VALLEY. TASTEFULLY DECORATED WITH LOUNGE AREA
BEDS CAN BE EITHER ONE KING OR TWO TWIN BEDS. ONE
EXTRA BED MAY BE ADDED IN THE LOUNGE FOR CHILDREN
SHARING ROOM WITH THE PARENTS. LARGE MARBLE BATHROOM
WITH SEPARATE SHOWER CUBICLE AND DOUBLE VANITY
BASINS. A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF TOILETRIES AT
CLIENTS DISPOSAL.
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A1K - DELUXE ROOM
LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL PART OF THE BUILDING THESE
ROOMS ARE OVERLOOKING EITHER FLORENCE OR THE
GARDENS. WITH EITHER ONE KING-BED OR TWO TWIN BEDS/
THESE ROOMS ARE WELL APPOINTED WITH ALL COMFORTS.
LARGE MARBLE BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE SHOWER
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B1K - SUPERIOR ROOM
LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL PART OF THE BUILDING/ THESE
ROOMS ARE VERY SPACIOUS. RECENTLY RENOVATED WITH ALL
COMFORTS. SUPERIOR ROOMS ARE OVERLOOKING EITHER THE
COURTYARD OR THE COUNTRY SIDE. LARGE MARBLE BATHROOM
WITH SEPARATE SHOWER.
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C1K - STANDARD ROOM
LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL PART OF THE BUILDING/ THESE
ROOMS ARE NOT VERY LARGE BUT THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY
CHARMING AND COSY. DECORATED WITH ORIGINAL FURNITURE
OF 17TH CENTURY/ FOUR POSTED BED AND FIREPLACE. THE
BATHROOM IS NEWLY RENOVATED WITH BATHTUB AND
BUILT-IN SHOWER.
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