Hotel Villa Ambrosina - Chianti

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We enjoyed every minute at this hotel . If you have a car , there is no problem . If you don't , getting to and from the hotel is not so easy . The restaurant by the hotel is great , have dinner there !

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We loved staying here for the view and the ability to drive in and out of the city. The Hotel does have a great vantage point, a charming atmosphere, and a good continental breakfast (surcharge). The front desk staff gave a map with directions for parking in Florence near Piazzale Porta Romana. The restaurant below our rooms was noisy at night.

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There are many hotels to choose from in and around the city center. But if you're looking for a hotel that's out of the way, that has a unique charm, that allows you to take in the Tuscan countryside, yet also a hotel close enough to Florence for day trips, then this is your place. Some highlights: 1) Connected to the hotel is a great restaurant: awesome […] food, great variety, romantic feel, reasonable prices, excellent service. 2) The hotel has a great view of the town below it, the hills around it, and (off in the distance) the top of Il Duomo. 3) The hotel is smallish and has a unique feel to it since it was originally built c.1920s and then refurbished. Other notes: Stefano, on the night desk, was a real treat. He speaks great Spanish and not-so-good English. So, if you're one who demands that the whole world speak English, then you'll have a hard time speaking with him - but that's your loss. We had wonderful conversations (in Spanish) and he helped us find hotels in other parts of Italy. Hotel Ambrosina, like Stefano, is worth taking the extra measure getting to know. Finally, the hotel restaurant, run by Chef Emilio, is a real gem. He's highly rated, so the restaurant attracts locals for good reason. We also got to know the servers Francesco and Fati: Excellent service, genuine advice on what to eat/drink, and always a sincere smile. A unique experience all around. Do yourself a favor and spend more than a day or two there. Read more

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This hotel sits on top of a hill with a great view of Florence. It is ideal for visitors with a car at their disposal. We traveled here via the train station and caught a taxi to the hotel (approx 40 euros). Additionally, there is a bus at the bottom of the hill that will take you into the city. Tickets may be purchased from a smoke shop near the bus […] stop (approx 1.2 euros one way). If you are traveling without a vehicle and a lot of luggage, I suggest a taxi as the mode of transportation for when you first arrive at the hotel. The staff are friendly, the accommodations are great, and view at night is breathtaking. There is a restaurant on the back side of the hill (away from the small town) that serves amazing Italian cuisine for those looking for more bang for their buck. Personally, I found the restaurant at the hotel to be just "ok" compared to the other local choices. I will gladly stay there again during my next visit! Read more

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There was a huge conference in Florence when we there to meet a business contact, so all the hotels were full and taxis were hard to come by. This hotel is outside of Florence in Impruneta ??, but other than having no elevator, it was a beautiful warm and cozy villa-style hotel, with sophisticated restaurant on site. The hotel staff were more than accommodating […] and friendly. One older gentlemen (who may have been the owner) even gave us a ride into town when we couldn't get a taxi. The people in town were friendly and helpful. You won't find that kind of treatment in the heart of Forence! Worth spending a day to walk around that town. Read more

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Located on top of a mountain the views are wonderful The restaurant serves great food with great service. I had dinner with my family and ordered things not on their menu that they fixed to perfection. Rooms were typical small but very clean. We had a car a drove into the city and stayed at the parking downtown which cost about 20 euros which is well […] worth it. You can take the bus to Florence but you have to walk down the long and steep hill. We talked to some of the other guests some who had a car and some who did the walk. Everyone agreed that the hotel was great. I think the trade off of being outside the city is more than made up by the location of the hotel on top of a mountain with everything considered. Read more

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Beautiful view of the area, but can be difficult to find. The room was generally good, but the sofa bed was as hard as a rock.

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Very nice location on top of a hill with views over the surrounding countryside. Nice grounds. Adjacent restaurant is quite good and just across the court yard, which is nice if you like to enjoy the local Chianti. Not recommended if you don't have a car, or don't feel comfortable driving up a steep, narrow switchback road. Most staff don't speak […] English but are willing to engage in mutual hand gestures and guessing. Adds color to the visit ;-) Read more

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The hotel and the surrounding area looks like it popped right out of a tuscan painting. Very picturesque views. The hotel staff were very nice but we did have a problem on a couple of occasions with the language barrier. A car is by far the best mode of transportation. They do have a bus stop nearby but walking from/to with luggage is not recommended. […] There is a restaurant on site with authentic italian cuisine. My husband really wanted spaghetti carbinara which was not on the menu. They made it upon request. The hotel room reminded us of a quaint bed and breakfast type setting. We definitely recommend this to others. Note: Our GPS was unable to actually locate the building. It took us to the bottom of the road that leads to the hotel. The road leading to the hotel is winding and narrow. Take the road to the very top. The hotel will be on the right. Read more

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If you don't need to be in Florence, but have a car and want to be near Florence, this is THE PLACE to stay. The staff is wonderfully accommodating, the rooms are very clean and comfortable, and the view from the rooms is beautiful landscape. The hotel is a kilometer or 2 from the bus that runs regularly -- about every 15-20 minutes -- from Tavarnuzze […] to the central train station in Milan, a ride that takes from 20-40 minutes. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Read more

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You will need a car - other than that there is really not much to say. The hotel is situated on top of a hill and has beautiful views of the surrounding areas - Tavarnuzze and Impruneta. About 5 miles to Florence - what a spectacular destination. You can't go wrong with this hotel.

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The views are exceptional, staff very helpful and the restaurant(adjacent, but operated separately), was outstanding, with superior food and wait staff. Hotel reception manager was extremely helpful in planning daily itineraries. The villa has considerable charm. Maintenance of systems could be improved, as elsewhere in Italy; i.e. broken ice machine, […] inoperable spa, grounds needed raking. We were in the dependance, which was decorated with newer ultra-modern furnishings and bath fixtures. Do not know if the rooms in the main villa building were the same or more traditional furnishings. Continental breakfast was adequate but not exceptional, considering the 5 Euro cost per person. Read more

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We stayed 5 nights, Nice size rooms and bath with traditional Italian decor. Excellent restaurant attached. Staff spoke English. Convenient location from which to explore Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca. Bus stop for Florence nearby.

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Pro: - Very nice hotel. - Very nice location. - The people at the reception were extremely great. - Good restaurant near the hotel (20meters) Neutral: - You have to be aware that by car, you'll need around 25min to get to the center of Firenze. - The "Classic Double Room" is pretty small (but VERY clean and new), and no direct view on the landscape. […] (landscape hidden by a vegetal wall) - If you want a pool, there is one, but for one person at a time :-) Read more

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Great view of Toscany from the rooms is waiting for you in this hotel . Rooms are large but do not look for any luxury like a refrigarator .. There is a very friendly typical Italian resturant on the ground floor sharing the great view of Toscany with delicius traditional Italian food . You definately need a car, there is no close public transport or […] any place in walking distance . Breakfast is simple but cheap . Read more

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This is a very nice hotel. Definitely need a car. The adjoining restaurant is excellent. Stefano, the night manager, was very friendly and very helpful. Grazie Stefano. We highly reccomend this hotel.

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My son and I enjoyed staying at this beautiful hotel. The views from our hotel window were breathtaking! Cost of hotel very reasonable. Clean and nicely decorated hallways and lobby. We had a problem our first night with mosquitos in the room. The staff corrected the problem by giving us the second night a little unit you plug in the outlet that is […] a mosquito repellent. So you may want to request that right away. The restaurant attached to this hotel was excellent, however a nearby Steakhouse called Scopeti had us pay for a $90 steak that was so chewy, we could barely swallow one bite. Very unprofessional. The non steak items we ordered were very good. We definitely would recommend this hotel. If you are using a navigation system, use the city "Impruneta Firenze". Once you get to Impruneta, ask someone where the hotel is. It will save you some time trying to find it. Read more

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This is a hidden gem of a hotel! One of the most affordable in the area and in our opinion one of the best! The staff was very accomodating and helped us as much as possible during our stay. We stayed 5 nights while in the area for a wedding. The room was clean and comfortable and had working air conditioning which we found is a rare thing in the region. […] We had concerns about staying in a hotel as many other people we knew were staying in a villa. We were extremely happy with our choice and would definitely stay again. The only thing we experienced trouble with was finding the hotel, but that was partially our fault because we arrived after dark. You pretty much need to have a car if you are going to stay here, the bus stop is not far away but is a very steep walk. Overall we were highly impressed with this hotel and would recommend it to anyone! Thanks to all of the staff for the wonderful service! Read more

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Hotel Villa Ambrosina is a wonderful hotel with a gorgeous view and a very good restaurant. Service was very good and the staff was extremely helpful. Be ready for a steep hike (30 minutes) if you don't have a car/ don't want to take a taxi (from Florence it costs about 20 euro to taxi). Overall highly recommended.

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It was tough finding the location, GPS was no help so a local came to the rescue. It's up a really steep one way hill but when you get to the top you see a lush tropical oasis. Very efficient staff, great grounds, small pool, our room was neat and tidy, and the restaurant on property was superb! Overall we wish we could have stayed longer, the views […] from the restaurant also overlook the city, it was a magical romantic getaway. Read more

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Nice rooms, view, restaurant, free WiFI

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The location was just outside of Florence and on top of a hill so the veiws were incredible. The staff was extremely helpful and the rooms comfortable. Will definitely stay there again.

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Hotel is only 15 min drive from main turist attractions of Florence. It is good for exploring Chianti and San Gimigniano, Voltera ...Nature and view are beutifull from the hotel. I am very satisfied and I would come here again.

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The hotel is located outside Florence but in a beautiful location. We had a car, so getting there was not a problem. For those without, I would not recommend the hotel. Parking is free, so you can leave your car at the bus station parking lot (free as well) and explore Florence by bus, quick and cheap (1 euro, one way). The breakfast is also nice. The […] hotel is definitely a nice place to stay on the budget, away from the city hassle. Also, it is close to Pisa (1 hr), Chianti region etc. Read more

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You will need a car to stay at this hotel. It is a 25 - 30 minute bus ride from the hotel to the train station in Florence. The cost is 2.4 Euro per person per day for the bus. Free parking is available on site, and you will need to drive to the center of Tavarnuzze (about 1 - 1.5 miles) to get on the bus. If you get into Tavarnuzze before 9:45am, you […] should be able to find free parking for the day in a parking lot located in its center. Our 4 night stay at the hotel was in the offseason (late November), which meant that there were few people there. Most were other Italians, on business, who would stay for 1 or 2 nights. They would be gone by 8:00am in the morning, and it appeared like we were the only ones there each morning at our 8:30am breakfast. Our triple room was the largest we had during our 12 day vacation in Italy. It had a good size bathroom, king size bed, and a couch that converted into a queen size bed. The hotel is located on top of a hill, and it requires a 1/2 mile drive up a steep and narrow road with several switchbacks. We arrived at night and stopped in Tavarnuzze to ask someone where it is located, and they noted that it was about 600m ahead on the left hand side. If we kept driving on our own without that information, we would probably have missed the small sign. The best part of our stay was the interaction we had with Stephon, the night receptionist. He is a joy to talk to, and provided many insights about life in Italy. He and his wife lived and worked in Costa Rica for 12 years, and as a result, is fluent in Spanish. While he can speak some English, my daughter and I spoke to him in Spanish throughout our stay. Our interaction with Stephon made the stay at this hotel interesting and special. I should also mention that the hotel overlooks the town of Tavarnuzze and the surrounding countryside, which could easily be seen from the windows in our room. We truly enjoyed this stay, and will opt to stay here again during our next trip to Fl Read more

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The room was very nice and already set up for our two children, who were to sleep on the sofa bed together. Bathroom was up to date and everything worked well. Breakfast was decent for both mornings we were there -- decent and not terribly fancy. We were situated right above the attached restaurant (not affiliated with the hotel) -- and that got a little […] noisy once the tour groups were getting back on their bus to leave. Other than that, we enjoyed the hotel and would definitely stay there again, as it's close enough to Siena AND Florence. Free parking is included -- which is a bonus for us since we drive when we travel 80% of the time. We were able to make it to Florence rather quickly AND back to the hotel in a timely manner. Read more

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Very nice and clean hotel. Sits ontop of a large hill with a good view. Suggest that you have a car to get to hotel. Need to go up VERY steep swithchback road from town. Can walk but would need to be in great shape. Not too easy to find, but thats Italy. Had a nice stay with a good size room that we were able to check in early. Peaceful setting in  […] October. Read more

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Great hill top hotel,with a great view of country side and the highway Getting there is an adventure that you will remember for a life time.Need GPS to find it and the ability to drive up steep hills in a car with a manual transmission.The hotel is well worth the climb.Feels like a Tuscan villa.Very private location.Plenty of free parking and great […] restaurant next door.Half hour drive to Florence city center and easy access to highway for visiting nearby towns.Need car.Bus stop,in nearby town below is too far to walk,and to do it with luggage is impossible.The staff is bi-lingual and helpful.Have road maps on hand.Complimentary buffet breakfast not bad.Very relaxing hotel.Would stay again. Read more

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excellent hotel with all modern amenities, freindly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast

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Excellent price for a pleasant hilltop stay. Rooms were clean and all facilities functioned. Free parking, safe and close to hotel. Concierge was fluent in both Spanish and Italian and spoke some English as will Both the restaurant at the hotel (not same company) and the one at the bottom of the hill are somewhat overpriced and not the greatest. Recommend […] finding a small place in Florence for better food and prices. Read more

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This was a wonderful hotel. The location was perfect. We sat on the patio area and had a drink and relaxed after our days journey. Restraunt next door was also convenient and very good. Location was a little hard to find but worth the effort.

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The only issue with this hotel is the same one others have already mention you really need to have a vehicle because the hill is very steep and it is a good distance walking up it to reach the hotel. Other than that this is one of the best hotels i have ever had the pleasure of staying at. The staff is very nice the rooms well kept and spacious for […] hotel rooms in Europe. The Restaurant right next to the hotel has some of the best food you'll find in Florence. The view from the hotel is absolutely beautiful. Read more

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We stayed here last year and found the hotel perfect. This year, we got a great rate through hotels.com, and it was good, because our stay was not as great. Our rooms (we got two, one for my husband and me, and one for our college aged sons) were in deperate need of dusting , and general cleaning. I love staying here, it's peaceful and it's great to […] have a glass of wine on the outdoor stone patio, but our rooms really could have been much cleaner. The breakfast also got a bit tired, and it was always a guess as to whether there would be yogurt in the morning or not. I miss the cappuccino machine! I would still stay here, because it's such a great location and an authentic old Tuscan hotel I just wish they'd dust. Also, most of the staff do not speak English, though they are all very nice and friendly. The restaurant attached to the hotel isgreat, the waiter speaks several languages and was very nice and patient with us. the service is not as attentive as it was last year, but in the end this made for a more relaxing dinner. It is very peaceful and relaxing to watch the sunset there. The restaurant at the bottom of the hill everyone writes about, is noisy (right on the main road) and very expensive! Read more

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This is actually a beautiful place tucked off the road. The hotel itself is much nicer than the photos online and it's a real bargin! The desk attendant was very nice and friendly and our room was huge and clean with a nice view of Florence in the distance. The only disappointment was the breakfast. (not a big deal) But overall we liked it! A great […] resting point on our drive from Amalfi to Venice! Read more

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This was a great place for us to stay. We had just travled all the way from JFK thru Pisa, so we were so happy to find this quiet little hilltop hotel just outside of Florence. The room was small (but we booked the cheapest one available). If you are staying there on a romantic vacation, I would really suggest paying another $30 for the view. The restaurant […] downstairs was perfect too. Read more

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Like other travelers, my husband and I had a miserable time getting to this hotel. We took the bus to Tavarnuzze, but we were quite lost once we got off the bus as to where we should go. In actuality, we were reasonably close to the hotel (if you choose to ignore the horrible trek up the hill) but when I called the hotel from my cell phone and gave […] them very specific instructions as to where we were located (I'm talking street name, the gas station right in front of us, the bus stop we got off at, the name of the town) the lady at the front desk seemed utterly confused and told us she had no idea where we were. My husband took off on foot and finally found the hotel, which was only a kilometer and a half away. It was a very stressful experience and I was annoyed that we weren't given better directions. All that being said, the hotel was very nice and the room was large by European standards. The surrounding area was quite beautiful. I would stay there again, but only if we had a car. Read more

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The hotel was located in a relaxing area on top of a hill with a nice view of Tuscany. Plenty of free paking nearby. Good thing we drove our car, because we could not find the grocery store down the hill to park our car and ride the bus. I was dissappointed that I could not find American cemetary that this hotel was supposed to be on. I wished the hotel […] would serve a variety of breakfast buffet. We stayed for 2 nights and the buffet was exactly the same. It got boring very fast. The coffee at the buffet "sucked". However with a fair surcharge you can order excellent fancy coffee at the bar. There was AC, but very weak AC. We had to keep our windows opened to get a breeze and make the summer Italian heat more tolerable. The shower and bathroom was roomy, but there was some odd odor (maybe from the plumbing). Overall, it was quite a pleasant place to come back to from a long day walking Florence center. Read more

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A snug hotel, located in a picturesque location. Situated on a hill overlooking the Tovarnuzze. Need to rent a car, otherwise it is very difficult to travel. A taxi from Florence to the hotel costs 40 euros. From the bus to go about 3 miles at a very steep hill. I therefore recommend that only if there is a car. Internet is very slow and in my room […] did not work Wi-Fi. Read more

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This hotel is not really n Florence. You truly need a car to consider staying here. Otherwise, it is on a LONG bus ride from Florence center city and then it is a tremendous walk up a mountain side. We got a taxi to take us to the train station on check out day and it was very expensive. Once you get there it is pretty, however, you can hear highway […] noise from below. The room was large for Europoean standards and fairly clean. Most of the staff were friendly. Breakfast was good, but exactly the same every morning. Air conditioning could not keep the room cool enough so we had to open the windows. This allowed the mosquitoes to come in, the noise from the highway & restaurant below, plus all the cigarette smoke from below. If I had it to do over, I would pay more and stay in hotel that is truly in Florence. Read more

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Absolutely amazing hotel on top of a hill over looking the area south of Florence. The whole hotel is elegant and superb. The only complaint I have is that when we were there they didn't have the A/C working. It was already warm enough to need it, but thank goodness it was quiet and cool enough to leave the windows open.

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Hotel is in the top of the hill with perfect view. The stuff is wonderfull and helpfull. Great room, reasonable price and it was full.Enjoyed, weldone.

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Hotel was in great location, especially as we'd rented a car and it was free parking. Close to local bus into centre of Florence, took about 25 minutes. Staff helpful, and restaurant located next to hotel was very nice. You'd probably need a car to appreciate this hotel as it was an uphill walk to it from the town and fairly isolated from nightlife […] etc... Read more

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The location of this hotel is excellent if you're visiting Tuscany by car, though may be a little difficult to find without a GPS. It's located on top of a hill with a great view (not from all the rooms though). You can even see a little of Florence from the attached Restaurant. The AC in one of the rooms was not working properly but the staff were […] able to fix it when we asked. The staff were very helpful but some did not speak English well. The breakfast is as expected in Italy, but they do have a VERY good self-serve espresso machine. If you want to visit Florence, there is free parking at the bottom of the hill with a direct bus into the city. The attached restaurant is excellent. Would stay (and eat) here again. Read more

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If you visit Florence by car, this is a PERFECT place to stay. Everything about this hotel was absolutely wonderful and stay there left me speechless and wanting more and more. Clean, beautiful, affordable, excellent restaurant with a spectacular view. I LOVE this place.

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