Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
Hotel · Firenze ·
Monastery-turned-villa with stunning views, pool, and cooking school
Monastery-turned-villa with stunning views, pool, and cooking school
"Former home of Swedish physician Axel Munthe, now noted for its beautiful gardens and breathtaking views; visitors encounter cultivated grounds and historic architecture that combine personal history with panoramic coastal scenery." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A historic hotel in Florence, known for its beautiful architecture and serene surroundings, part of the Belmond collection."
"I enjoy an aperitivo at sunset with a view at Villa San Michele and also take advantage of its 'The Art of Making' tour to visit the artisans behind the city's best jewelry, crystalware, artisanal perfumery, and pottery for a deeper understanding of Florence's handcraft traditions." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Villa San Michele, once a Franciscan monastery, in the Fiesole hills overlooking Florence."
"You'll wish you never had to leave this charming, historic villa, one of our top-recommended Airbnbs with private pools." - Madison Flager,Caitlin Morton