Grand Hotel Villa Medici, Tuscany Italy
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Impressive, tranquil luxury property, originally a nobleman’s residence, just outside the main tourist area.
Free shuttle bus into the historic centre, professional service, peaceful gardens and outdoor pool more than compensate for its slightly removed location. Small health club and gym are a bonus.
Popular with
Attracts discerning couples and individuals wanting an upmarket property away from the busy tourist area with free transport to the attractions. Mix of American, Japanese and European guests.
Location
On quite a busy side street, a short way away from the main tourist area with residential buildings and local shops nearby. A 10-minute walk from a busier shopping area. A free property shuttle service operates to the historic centre everyday.
City
Main train station, bus station and taxi rank are 500m away, as is the large piazza of Santa Maria Novella with its church. 800m to the cathedral. A local bus to the centre stops 50m away. 5km (3 miles) to the airport.
Pool
Kidney-shaped outdoor pool with a pool section has a few wooden sunbeds is surrounded by small trees and a lawn in a pleasant enclosed garden to the rear.
Leisure & Entertainment
Health club with sauna, steam room and fitness room. Live music in the garden in the summer.
Access & Mobility*
Two fully-adapted rooms and full access around public areas.
Key Points
- Free daily shuttle to historic area
- Live music in the summer
- Away from the crowds and traffic
- Pleasant enclosed garden
- Outdoor pool
- Small health club and gym
Facilities
Public Facilities
- Evening Entertainment
- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Whirlpool Bath
- Gym
- Internet Terminal
- Wifi Free
- Wifi Chargeable
- Parking
In-room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar Fridge
- TV
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Disabled Rooms