Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

Villa San Michele, Belmond's 15th-century property on the hillside of Via Doccia in Fiesole, has reopened after restoration, returning one of Tuscany's most documented hotel addresses to the landscape. From its terrace, the cypress-lined slope descends toward the Arno valley and the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, a view that has defined the property's identity across its history. The villa's pale pink facade, attributed to the school of Michelangelo, remains its most recognized architectural feature and the element most often cited in the literature of Florentine hospitality. Belmond's restoration updates the dining, wellness, and guest spaces in line with its broader Italian portfolio while preserving the cinematic character.