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Villa La Vedetta — Florence, Italy
Villa La Vedetta
Florence, Italy
Style: Classic Luxury. Rooms: 18.
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Special Offer from Five Star Alliance: Five Star Alliance guests at Villa de Vedetta receive a special welcome drink served at the Onice Lounge Bar or during the summer at the Gazebo Pool Bar.
This Neo renaissance romantic villa, is today a refined 5 star luxury with only 18 deluxe rooms and suites. This unique structure, for its exclusive panoramic position directly at Piazzale Michelangelo, is a few steps from Ponte Vecchio, with a breathtaking view of the city of Florence, immerse in its own garden with a beautiful panoramic swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The prestigious rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and equipped with all amenities and comforts- air conditioning, free satellite TV (SKY Channels) and internet, PC/modem connection, Free ADSL connection, double telephone line, radio and CD player. All the bathrooms are in marble and mosaic, with whirlpool bathtubs. The gourmet restaurant 'Onice' was prized with a Michelin star in 2004. The hotel, with a large private parking area offers its clients a shuttle service on request for the city centre.
Meeting Space
There is a meeting room with a capacity of 50 people which may also be used for events and banquettes. Villa La Vedetta may also be reserved in exclusive for particular private events or weddings. A truly original "Urban Resort" in Florence.
Fine Dining on Site
Having only opened in 2003, the restaurant and lounge bar Onice, received a prestigious Michelin star which followed an insert in the celebrated guide 'Espresso'. Its luxurious and elegant environment, irreproachable service, the rich wine list concentrated primarily on important Tuscan red wines, and the optimum preparation of with his elaborate yet balanced dishes has made it possible for Onice to reach these important goals.
Child Programs
A world of attention awaits our junior guests - Something sweet upon arrival
- Drawing kit
- Funny and colourful rooms
- Map of the kids' favourite destinations in town.
Hotel Amenities
- - Meeting Space
- - Fine Dining Nearby
- - Child Programs
- - Fine Dining on Site
- - High Speed Internet
Available Activities
- - Jogging & Running
- - Shopping
- - Theatre & Museums
- - Dining
Hotel Address
Location Summary
Hotel Villa La Vedetta is situated in a panoramic position a few steps from Piazzale Michelangelo, from Ponte Vecchio and from Florence's most important and celebrated monuments and artifacts.
Directions to Hotel
- from northern Italy (Milano A1 highway, exit at Firenze Nord) from the west (Firenze - Mare A11, exit Florence) or from the Florence airport Amerigo Vespucci: Follow the directions for Florence and then follow the indications for "Centro -Viali Circonvallazione". Continue on the main streets (Fortezza da Basso-Viale Spartaco Lavagnini-Viale Matteotti -Piazza Liberta-Viale Antonio Gramsci-Piazza Beccaria-Viale Giovine Italia) until you reach Lungarno Pecori Giraldi. Turn right on Ponte S. Niccolo, take the round - about and enter in Viale Michelangelo. Continue on the street for about 1km. Villa La Vedetta will be on your right side, about 200 metres before Piazzale Michelangelo.
- From Siena (Superstrada)- follow the direction for Firenze and continue in Via Senese. Continue on Viale Torricelli for Piazzale Galileo and turn right in Viale Galileo Galilei. Once you arrive in Piazzale Michelangelo continue on Viale Michelangiolo. After about 200 metres you will find Villa La Vedetta on the left side.
- From southern Italy (Rome Highway A1, exit Firenze sud)- from the highway exit Firenze Sud, continue on the collector lane up until you reach the traffic lights. Turn right in Via Enrico de Nicola and continue straight along the river, until you reach Ponte S. Niccolo. At the traffic light turn right and crossover the bridge, take the round about and enter in Viale Michelangiolo. Continue on the street for 1km. Villa La Vedetta will be on the right hand side, about 200 metres before Piazzale Michelangiolo.
- Villa La Vedetta
- Viale Michelangiolo, 78
- Florence, 50125
- Italy
Location Summary
Hotel Villa La Vedetta is situated in a panoramic position a few steps from Piazzale Michelangelo, from Ponte Vecchio and from Florence's most important and celebrated monuments and artifacts.
Directions to Hotel
- from northern Italy (Milano A1 highway, exit at Firenze Nord) from the west (Firenze - Mare A11, exit Florence) or from the Florence airport Amerigo Vespucci: Follow the directions for Florence and then follow the indications for "Centro -Viali Circonvallazione". Continue on the main streets (Fortezza da Basso-Viale Spartaco Lavagnini-Viale Matteotti -Piazza Liberta-Viale Antonio Gramsci-Piazza Beccaria-Viale Giovine Italia) until you reach Lungarno Pecori Giraldi. Turn right on Ponte S. Niccolo, take the round - about and enter in Viale Michelangelo. Continue on the street for about 1km. Villa La Vedetta will be on your right side, about 200 metres before Piazzale Michelangelo.
- From Siena (Superstrada)- follow the direction for Firenze and continue in Via Senese. Continue on Viale Torricelli for Piazzale Galileo and turn right in Viale Galileo Galilei. Once you arrive in Piazzale Michelangelo continue on Viale Michelangiolo. After about 200 metres you will find Villa La Vedetta on the left side.
- From southern Italy (Rome Highway A1, exit Firenze sud)- from the highway exit Firenze Sud, continue on the collector lane up until you reach the traffic lights. Turn right in Via Enrico de Nicola and continue straight along the river, until you reach Ponte S. Niccolo. At the traffic light turn right and crossover the bridge, take the round about and enter in Viale Michelangiolo. Continue on the street for 1km. Villa La Vedetta will be on the right hand side, about 200 metres before Piazzale Michelangiolo.
Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted rate.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
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