Firenze Torre di Bellosguardo

Wonderful hotel. An oasis five minutes away from the centre by taxi. 13th century villa with beautiful frescos and furnishings. You can walk through the surrounding grounds (which includes an orchard, vineyard, vegetables and animals including three donkeys) down the hill to Florence. The staff were very courteous and made us feel very welcome.

Magnificent historic building with the most spectacular location overlooking Florence. Beautiful gardens and swimming pool. Delightful covered area for breakfast. We had a fantastic room (9) overlooking Florence and to the south. It was with great difficulty that we dragged ourselves away after 2 nights. Hotel doesn't have a chef and dinner is brought in. Would be wonderful if it had a good resident chef.

Amazing view, beautiful gardens, comfortable accommodation, friendly and helpful staff. Outstanding.

I loved this centuries old villa. The grounds are splendid and offer respite from the craziness of the city. Breakfast outside on the terrace with a delicious cappuccino is serene. The views of the city from the hotel grounds are the best. The dinner provided by a local trattoria delicious. I hope to return. Not the place for the traveller who wants all things modern.

The hotel was amazing to look at and to walk the grounds. It overlooks Florence, and you can clearly see the Dome of the Duomo. The gardens are beautiful. Instead of driving or taking a cab into the heart of Firenze, my husband and I walked a path down the hill into the heart of the city and it only took us between 20 and 30 min (depending on how much you stop and explore). Then we took a cab back that night after dark and it was about 14 Euro- cheap! The inside of the building maintains the original beauty of the original villa. Large vaulted painted ceilings, columns, arches, even the windows maintain the era of the original building. The rooms have antique, hand carved furniture. Ours had a full set including canopy bed, armoire, desk and dresser. Tha bathrooms are beautifully updated in whites with chrome finishes. The only downside to the whole experience was that EVERYTHING was a la carte. Aside from the room, nothing else was included in the stay. But it truly was like stepping back in time and where better to do that than in Florence?!?!