An ancient monastery of unsurpassed beauty, the Villa San Michele boasts a magnificent façade designed by Michelangelo. The hotel is nestled in the hills of Fiesole, outside the traffic and noise of Florence yet only a few minutes from the historic and shopping centre. Take advantage of our scheduled shuttle service. Accommodation at the Villa San Michele comprises a total of 41 rooms and suites each unique in style. The Villa is surrounded by acres of lush woodland that lead into perfectly landscaped Italian gardens filled with fragrant flowers and lemon trees. The hotel is the perfect base from which to discover this beautiful region. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Florence International Airport and just over an hour away from Pisa International Airport, the hotel also provides a complimentary scheduled shuttle running between the hotel and the historic centre. Villa San Michele can be used as a base for excursions in Tuscany. Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Volterra, the Chianti region, Montalcino and Montepulciano are all less than an hour's drive from the hotel. Click here to learn about the Taste Italia cooking school promotion