Florence & Fiesole: Renaissance Splendor and Aristocratic Palazzi

T01: FLORENCE & FIESOLE — Renaissance Splendor and Aristocratic Palazzi

The Cradle of the Renaissance and Its Most Exclusive Hotels

Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance — and its hotels are as extraordinary as its art. From private palazzi adorned with original frescoes to hillside sanctuaries overlooking the Arno Valley, Florence's luxury accommodations are among the finest in Europe.

Iconic City Sanctuaries

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze — Set within 11 acres of private Gherardesca Gardens, this 15th-century palace is a living museum. Original Renaissance frescoes, a private chapel, and the most beautiful hotel gardens in Italy. The Presidential Suite includes after-hours access to the estate's historic chapel. Portrait Firenze — The Ferragamo family's riverside property. Mid-century fashion-forward design with spectacular Ponte Vecchio views. The rooftop terrace is Florence's most glamorous aperitivo spot. Belmond Villa San Michele (Fiesole) — A former 15th-century monastery with a facade attributed to Michelangelo, perched on a hillside with panoramic views of Florence. The infinity pool is legendary.

The New Wave

Collegio alla Querce (Auberge Resorts, Opened 2024/2025) — A spectacular restoration of a 16th-century boarding school overlooking Florence from the Fiesole hills. Terraced baroque gardens, an elite winemaking program, and a dramatic cypress-tree pool. Palazzo Portinari Salviati (Opened 2022/2023) — Once home to Dante's muse, Beatrice Portinari. Suites with original Renaissance frescoes, a glazed courtyard dining salon, and a subterranean spa with ancient stone columns.

Florence in a Day from Rome

By helicopter, Florence is just 35 minutes from Rome. Our signature experience: morning flight to Florence, private Uffizi Gallery tour with an art historian, lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant, afternoon shopping on Via de' Tornabuoni, return to Rome by helicopter at sunset.

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Last updated: 2026-06-20 | Roma Luxury