Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort
Classic Tuscan grandeur with restrained contemporary touches. Refined but not stuffy. The kind of place where you eat breakfast looking out at cypress trees, then take a 25-minute walk downhill into one of the world's great cities.
The pool is strictly seasonal (June 1 – September 30). If this matters, plan accordingly.
Why It Matters
One of very few 5-star hotels in Florence offering a true villa-resort experience — a seasonal panoramic pool, on-site restaurant, spa, gym, working vineyard and olive grove — all within 2.5 km of the historic center. The intact Renaissance architecture (original frescoes, frescoed ceilings in the Royal Suite) is the real draw.
A 14th-century noble villa sitting on 17 hectares of olive groves and vineyards just south of Florence. You arrive through a cypress-lined gate, the noise of the city disappears, and suddenly you're in one of those Tuscan settings that people fly across the world to see. The 30 rooms balance original frescoed ceilings and Old English-style marble bathrooms with modern comforts — and the estate produces its own award-winning IGP extra virgin olive oil and house wines to pour at dinner.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Azalea Apartment
Second of three independent apartments in the 16th-century Villa Colombaia. Fully equipped for self-catering with kitchen facilities. Combines with the Camelia and Begonia units for exclusive full-villa rental.
Begonia Apartment
Third independent apartment in Villa Colombaia. Like the others, ideal for travelers wanting more space and kitchen autonomy. All three apartments together form a private villa rental option.
Camelia Apartment
One of three self-contained apartments inside Villa Colombaia, a 16th-century residence on the estate. Ideal for guests wanting greater autonomy and privacy. Can be rented individually or all three together as a single exclusive private residence.
Classic Room
The entry-level room, but far from basic. Fine materials, warm earthy tones, and an Old English-style marble bathroom. Views look out to either Florence city or the estate's park. At 20 sqm it's intimate rather than spacious — the right call for two people who plan to spend most of their time outdoors.
Double or two single beds · 20 sqm
Deluxe Room
The largest standard room category at 30 sqm. Warm tones with blue accents, Old English-style marble bathroom with bathtub or shower. All Deluxe Rooms look out over the villa's gardens, and some have direct outdoor access — making them feel almost like private terraced suites.
King-size or two single beds · 30 sqmRoyal Suite
Original frescoed ceilings, marble accents, velvet furnishings, soft lighting. This is the villa's most dramatic accommodation — stepping inside feels genuinely like entering another era. Looks out over the villa's private garden. Sleeps up to 3 guests. Bathroom matches the suite's grandeur with Old English style and bathtub or shower option. Prices have been reported from around €315 to €500+ depending on season.
King-size bed · 35 sqmSuperior Room
Four extra square metres over the Classic, plus a lounge area with sofa. Some units offer direct access to the villa's garden — worth requesting specifically. Bathrooms have either a bathtub or shower, both in the Old English marble style. Views over Florence or the surrounding park.
King-size or two single beds · 24 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel can arrange guided tours to the nearby Chianti wine region, as well as broader Tuscan countryside excursions.
Hotel-organized guided tours of Florence for guests who prefer structured sightseeing.
The villa functions as a living gallery with rotating contemporary artworks integrated alongside the Renaissance architecture and frescoed walls. Some works are available for purchase.
17 hectares of olive groves, vineyards, and gardens to explore on foot. Multiple panoramic terraces with views of Florence and the surrounding hills.
The estate produces award-winning IGP Tuscan extra virgin olive oil and two house wines (Rosso Tolomei and Rosé Tolomei). Available to taste and purchase on property.
Bright, quiet fitness space equipped with latest-generation Technogym cardio and strength equipment. Private, no crowds. Open daily 8:00am – 8:00pm.
Seasonal outdoor pool (June 1 – September 30) with sweeping views over the Florentine hills. Solarium with loungers and umbrellas. Access is free for hotel guests; external visitors by reservation only. Pool bar adjacent.
The pool area and Terrazza Tolomei can be reserved for exclusive private brunches, aperitifs, or pool parties (seasonal, June-September, requires villa rental arrangement).
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One meeting room with capacity for up to 300 persons. Full events coordination for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Daily buffet breakfast included, served 7:30–10:30am at Il Conventino a Marignolle.
Rooftop terrace with curated furnishings offering views over the estate and Florence.
Hotel offers shuttle service for guests to/from the city center.
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