Perched high above Florence, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, reopens this April with reimagined suites, a first-ever Guerlain spa, and a fresh vision of Renaissance luxury designed for modern escape.

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A Renaissance Icon, Reawakened

Long regarded as one of Italy’s most atmospheric retreats, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel returns after an 18-month restoration that carefully preserves its identity while refining every layer of the guest experience.

Once a 15th-century Franciscan monastery, the property remains defined by its historic architecture—arched loggias, cloisters, frescoes, and terraced gardens cascading toward Florence. Under the stewardship of Belmond, the Villa has been thoughtfully renewed rather than reinvented, maintaining its sense of place while introducing a quieter, more contemporary sense of luxury.

Suites Shaped by Heritage and Craft

According to Belmond, the Villa’s 39 rooms and suites have been completely reimagined, each one designed as a private, lived-in space rather than a conventional hotel room. Materials are tactile and rooted in Tuscany—terracotta, marble, handwoven textiles—paired with curated antiques and art pieces that reference the building’s layered history.

Three new signature suites set the tone:

• Limonaia — A secluded garden residence surrounded by citrus trees, complete with a private plunge pool and collector-style interiors
• Grand Tour Suite — A sweeping historic apartment once associated with Napoleon Bonaparte, opening onto wide views over Florence
• Botanica — A nature-inspired retreat celebrating the Villa’s gardens through botanical art, frescoed details, and handcrafted design objects

Across all accommodations, the focus is on intimacy, texture, and a strong sense of place.

A New Era of Wellness in the HillsGardens Designed for Slowing DownA New Rhythm of ExperienceDining with Florence at Its CenterVilla San Michele, A Belmond Hotel

Every table, like the rest of the Villa, is oriented toward one defining feature: uninterrupted views over Florence.

The Return of a Living LandmarkVilla San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, by I. Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Opening date: April 28, 2026
Season: Now extended from spring through winter

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