Villa Castiglione - Florence

The furnishings, both in our room and throughout the villa, were incredible -- most unusual, modern and creative! Our evening meal was one of the two or three best we had in a 17-day vacation.

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This hotel is a one of a kind experience. The view from the top of the hill is surreal. The artwork around the hotel was also very impressive and the food was just amazing. After visiting venice and florence, getting away to quiet Villa Castiglione was just heavenly. Only negative is that it is very hard to find and does not come up on a gps so be sure […] to look up directions beforehand! Read more

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First & foremeost the locaiton is AMAZING!!!!!!! Breath taking views of Florence, gardens to stroll around in, patio area, etc. Service was EXCELLENT!! the staff was very helpful and courteous. There is what I would call a 4-5 star restaurant located in the Hotel with amazing food and also a wonderfully delicious breakfast served daily. Cleanliness […] & amenities were more than we expected and was just as descirbed in the hotel description. Hotel location, once there, there is a shuttle (specific hours of operation) provided to the main street, where you can ride a bus to Florence for just a few Euros each. A MUST STAY PLACE!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! Buon divertimento! (Have fun!) Read more

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It was a very nice hotel, with cute and quirky design elements. The entire facility was immaculately clean and the staff very responsive. The new jazz evenings were a nice touch. Good breakfast with ample choice. Please note: the address is listed as Impruneta. While this may be true, it is located around 1 mile from Florence city limits and the autostrada […] exit. It's very convenient to the city. Read more

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The best of times!!

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Villa was ABSOLUTELY phenomenal! Views and location for an ultimate Tuscany region getaway are perfect. HOWEVER, this villa is very hard to find. Internet says it is in the town of Impruneta, but it is not. When using GPS, plug in the town of" "Bottai" and you can then follow signs that the villa has posted in town. As you drive into Bottai, you'll […] look for sign amongst other signs on your left hand side as you are driving North . Follow signs and eventually you'll get there. Go during the day, at night, VERY dark! Read more

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We loved it! It is not in the center of the city but in car it only takes 10 minutes to the center. The views are absolutely beautiful, you really feel in Tuscany. It has a pool and a beautiful patio where they have events that you can go to. We had a concert on one of the night that we stayed there and our room was the closest to the event and we couldn't […] hear anything. We obviously opened the windows because we wanted to listen to the music, but when closed, the room is very well insulated. The breakfast was good, they offer juices, coffee, capuccino, fruits, bread, pastries, hard boiled eggs, ham, cheese, nutella, etc. Read more

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This is a nice spacious hotel with large rooms. Staff was helpful even letting me use their computer. It's hard to find, needed to ask directions twice. Sits on a hill with great views. The little town below has a good restaurant. Very peaceful, but not too close to Florence. It was a nice stay. Modernistic furnishings. Very nice though.

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We will be back! The hotel was in a beautiful setting, with public transport to Florence within a 20 minute walk. Our room was large & comfortable, and the view was amazing. We had dinner at the hotel one night & it was our best meal in Italy. A cab ride into Florence was only about 20 Euro including the tip.

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Very friendly staff, very helpful with advice on places to visit and times to get there. Nearly everyone had some English, unusual in such a small guest house. There is a good collection of modern art displayed as well as religious art in keeping with part of the building still being occupied by Passionist priests. The priest is a good english speaker […] and welcomes guests if they wish to take part in services. A wedding was celebrated at the hotel when we were there and in spite of upwards of a hundred diners we were still looked after well. The accomodation was all designed by an italian modern artist and is really unusual, rooms are simple but well equipped, the pool was scrupulously clean and the food is of a very high quality in the restaurant. The terrace overlooks Florence which is all lit up at night with the Duomo clearly visible. Being a couple of km to the motorway network means access to Tuscany in general is superb. Read more

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This hotel was perfect for us - near enough to Florence but felt like you were in the heart of Tuscany. As other reviewers have said, you need a car or be prepared to spend money on taxis as it is up a long winding road. Having a car is great to explore Tuscany anyway so I'd recommend it. The tip from a previous reviewer on setting the sat nav to Bottai […] then following the signs was extremely useful - we arrived late at night and this was a lifesaver! As you're driving through Bottai look out for lots of signs on the left -Villa Castiglione is one of them. The building is amazing, the grounds are well kept and the pool is lovely. Its very arty with unusual furniture, not to everyones tastes I'm sure but I loved it! The room was spacious and comfy. Service was good if a little inconsistent - the girl who greeted us on our first night was really helpful, bringing us beers and snacks after we arrived late at night. Not all the staff were as attentive and sometimes its hard to find someone on reception, but generally it was fine. There was a wedding on when we arrived but we found it fun to see the Italians partying! We ate in the restaurant on a Monday when there is a limited menu but it was still fantastic - I highly recommend the pasta with ragout. Breakfast was delicious too, excellent coffee and homemade orangey croissants which were divine. The offer they have on is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a romantic, relaxing stay in a beautiful part of the world. Read more

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We used Villa Castiglione as a base to explore Tuscany and Florence. It was brilliant, the guest house is about 10mins easy drive from the hear of Florence, close to the Autostrade and the local back routes. The views from the Guest house cannot be matched! Friendky staff and excellent food made our stay very memorable.

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Amazing! A truly beautiful hotel, situated in Tuscan countryside, a tranquil, calm and peaceful retreat just 10-15 mins drive from Florence. However, ideally, you do probably need a car to stay at Villa Castiglione. Special offer was incredible value for money, a stunning room with a view and a fantastic breakfast included. The Restaurant does need […] to be booked well in advance. There is a little place just down the drive with both great food and service. Read more

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This converted monastery is situated very high up in the hills above Florence giving a glorious view of the city. The only downside is that there are a lot of electricity pylons. The accommodation is excellent and the staff very friendly. I would certainly recommend eating there as we had the best meal throughout our stay in Italy. Starters are very […] large and can be shared. Chef is top notch - unfortunately we didn't eat there on our second night and have regretted it ever since - especially when upon our return all the guests were overheard stating how fantastic their sea bass was. Read more

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So the hotel was as far from the centre of Florence as expected. Definately recommend having your own transport if staying here (large car park and very secure) or good walking shoes for the 20minute downhill walk to the nearest bus stop (30-35min back uphill walk). Buses and taxis all very good for getting into Florence. The hotel was very picturesque […] and lovely that the church attached is still used (the bells would be rung on a regular basis but seemed to very kindly be only between the hours of 8am and 9pm). THE BIGGEST LET DOWN was that the hotel advertised as having a swimming pool but as of May 2012 it was still in the process of being built. Would have been perfect to have a dip in the pool after a hot day sight seeing in Florence. Felt as though a lot of things were still in the process of being built - can imagine it will be amazing once it is all finished. It also seemed to be used as a venue for other events (birthday meals and corporate events) in the communal outdoor seating area. Felt like we were intruding and put us off sitting outside during those times. Would be better if there was a different area used for these events. Breakfast was as expected and breakfast staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant in the evening was pricey but tasty. Receptionist/ waitress we were greeted by seemed not too happy about dealing with us but rest of the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall the hotel was nice but would be amazing if the above amendments were made. Read more

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Once you find the place it is like a hidaway jewel its ideal for useing as a base for all of the surronding area also has lots of walks to do if you want to keep fit , but they must do something re finding the place took use 2 hours even with satnav the adress is for villa rosa some 5 miles away up very tight single track roads which in the dark are […] not easy even after several stops to ask it is not very clear just wear it is need a map posting on website otherwise great place Read more

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I found out the address of the hotel is not 100%correct. it still in florence area. so if you using GPS, find the address under florence not impruneta. address is Via Di Colle Ramole 20, florence. Once your GPS can locate it, is easy to find. The location is up on the hill with beautiful view. The room is spacious with nice firm bed. the shower size […] is small, but the bathroom size is average. The hotel is clean and well kept. Hotel staff can speak english. The breakfast is okay. We had dinner at local trattoria, called Vecchia bettola, the food is great, the waiter can speak english. the downfall of this hotel is doesnt have swimming pool. Read more

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Accueil agréable.Originalité des chambres,espace et très grands lits confortables.Emplacement très calme bien que les les portes soient très "bruyantes".Excellent petit déjeuner de produits frais et pâtisseries.

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Petit hôtel situé à quelques kilomètres de Florence, en pleine nature. Le cadre est donc charmant. Côté prestations, service impeccable, aucun reproche à faire sur le personnel, la chambre, et l'excellent restaurant. Sa localisation reste tout de même un inconvénient pour ceux qui veulent visiter Florence mais peut constituer une excellente étape qui […] souhaite visiter ensuite les alentours. Vous ne trouverez de toute façon aucun hôtel dans Florence intra-muros qui propose un tel rapport qualité-prix. Read more

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excelente para quem busca um hotel tranquilo e ao mesmo tempo próximo de toda a agitaçao da cidade.

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A pesar de pasar solo 1 noche allì, está ubicado en un lugar paradisíaco, la cena fué excelente, igual que la atención. Recomendable !!

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Anche se ci saremmo aspettati qualche cosa di più, leggendo i commenti di chi ci ha preceduto, ci siamo trovati bene. Ottima la stanza (la numero 9), anche se la posizione, quasi di fronte alle scale, non è ideale. Infatti, nelle serate in cui il ristorante dell'albergo è aperto al pubblico, il rumore di chi si ferma a chiacchierare nel corridoio sottostante […] è veramente fastidioso. Il servizio è impeccabile, e lo staff ci ha fatto sentire a nostro agio, a qualsiasi nostra richiesta. La vista su Firenze è incantevole, mentre la posizione è ideale per chi -automunito - intende visitare i dintorni. Particolarmente interessante la scelta degli interni e degli accessori che rende la struttura diversa dei soliti hotel turistici. Read more

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good location and nature. 10 minutes to firence by car.

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Wir waren fuer zwei Naechte dort und hatten ein Auto. Die Villa ist sehr schoen ausgestattet und das Zimmer war gross, stilvoll eingerichet und sehr sauber. Das Restaurant ist eher was fuer Gourmets mit gut gefuellter Brieftasche und fuer uns als Privatzahler eindeutig zu teurer. Das Fruehstueck war eher unterer Standard. Internet war im Zimmer ok und […] geschlafen haben wir in dieser ruhigen Lage fantastisch. Read more

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Excellentes impressions!

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Lugar muito aconchegante e bonito. As instalações são novas e limpas. Só vale a pena ficar se estiver de carro. Fica a 25 min do centro. Se a intenção é descançar é um ótimo lugar.

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We stayed for 1 night traveling trough Italy. It's located outside the city wih nice relaxed atmospher. You will need some transport if you want to go downtown. But I liked it very good and will go back if I come to the area again. Easy parking on site also.

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Villa très bien entretenue, super petit-déjeuner, décoration insolite, grande chambre, grandes terrasses. Dommage que la piscine ferme à 18h!! Clim un peu trop bruyante. Et dommage qu'il y ait une ligne haute tension devant la belle vue. A part ça, tout est vraiment très bien et de bonne qualité, pour un prix très compétitif dans la région (grâce à […] la réduction sur le site hôtels.com) Read more

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Schitterende locatie om te relaxen, met mooi zwembad, perfecte service. Prima te gebruiken als uitvalbasis naar Florence (10km), Pisa (1 uur) en Seina (3/4uur). Vlakbij de tolweg.

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Das Hotel liegt auf einen Hügel oberhalb von Florenz und hat einen fantastischen Blick auf die Stadt mit der Kathedrale. Was uns im heißem August besonders gefallen hat, war die Poolanlage. Nach einem insgesamt ausreichenden Frühstück haben wir die Mittagshitze am Pool gut überstanden und sind dann in die Umgebung aufgebrochen. Die Sauberkeit und der […] Service waren hervorragend! Für einen Aufenthalt in der Toskana kann ich dieses Hotel wirklich empfehlen! Read more

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Na een warm welkom een verrassende gang door het kloosterhotel, aparte kunst (positief) en bijzonder ingerichte kamers met veel ruimte. De dames en heren van de receptie en andere goeie faciliteiten gaven goede informatie, bijv. de tip om met de bus naar Firenze te gaan (binnen 15 minuten ben je in het centrum).De lome zondag met italiaanse families […] brunchend aan het zwembad is een niet te evenaren ervaring. En wat een uitzicht op de stad. We lazen helaas de tip om richting Bottai te rijden te laat, maar een telefoontje naar het hotel zette ons met duidelijke instructie op de goeie weg. Een echte aanrader. Als ik een conferentie in de buurt van Firenze zou organiseren zou dit ook the place to be daarvoor zijn. Read more

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Un lugar precioso soo tiene unas 12 habitaciones pero un restaurante y chef que atrae a muchos de la región. La tarifa que conseguimos muy buena y como rentamos auto no spodíamos mover de alli sin problemas para visitar Monteregioni, Siena, San Gimignano, etc. Un gran sabor de la Toscana.

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vriendelijk personeel, goede service, goede locatie maar zonder auto niet te doen. goede uitvalsbasis om toscane te verkennen. Het hotel is geen 4 sterren. Het zwembad is wat magertjes. Al met al goede tot zeer goed prijs kwaliteit verhouding!

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To overnattinger på dette hotellet fra lørdag til mandag. Må ha bil, men lett å finne å lett å ta seg til Firenze om man er innstilt på å gå litt. Vi parkerte ved Porta Roma og brukt ca 10 minutter å gå til sentrum. Det var bryllupp på gang lørdag kveld på hotellet og selv om selskapet holdt til rett utenfor vinduet vårt var det lite forstyrrelser. […] Savnet det å kunne ta seg ett glass vin på kvelden. En slags bar på hotellet var ikke åpen, mulig det hadde med brylluppet å gjøre. Grei nok frokost og hyggelig betjening. Prisen var overkommelig og hotellet kan trygt besøkes, dog om man har bil. Read more

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Väldigt unikt boende då det är ett gammalt kloster som gjorts om till hotell. Trevlig personal som fixade mysigt middag trots att halva hotellet var upptaget av bröllop. Detta kan varnas lite för då de verkar ha mycket fester här. Men överlag en trevlig upplevelse!

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Hôtel charmant, personnel agréable et attentif. Belle vue sur Florence. Endroit propre et entretenu. Des difficultés pour trouver l'hôtel. Seul petits bémols, le petit-déjeuner pas assez varié et les horaires pour la piscine le week-end en raison de soirées organisées (banquets...) Sinon c'est parfait pour partir à la découverte de la Toscane. L'hôtel […] est à 5 mn de l'autoroute et à 10 mn de Florence par la nationale. La décoration de l'hôtel est hors du commun, c'était tranquille et reposant même lors des banquets de mariage le week-end. On en garde un très bon souvenir. On y retournerai volontiers. Read more

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Dette guest-house/hotel er helt fantastisk! Et flot og meget velholdt gammelt kloster med nogen meget gode og rene værelser. Det ligger højt oppe med udsigt over Toscana's smukke landskab og Firenze by - dog tager det kun 10min at komme til Firenze centrum! De har desuden en lækker pool i haveområdet, en rigtig god restaurant, samt en god morgenmad! […] Bemærk: Det er nødvendigt at have bil med, da Villa Castaglione ligger højt oppe - dette giver dog også mulighed for at besøge de mange flotte (bjerg-) byer og vingårde, som ligger tæt ved. Man skal ligeledes være opmærksom på, at klosteret ofte afholder større engagementer(bryllup/fødselsdag), hvorfra der kan opleves lidt larm og lukket pool-område. Alt i alt - et dejligt sted, som vi varmt kan anbefale! Read more

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Très satisfaite juste les horaires d ouverture et fermeture piscine un peu juste pour celui qui part en visite mais très agréable reposant et personnel très gentil

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Perfect, romantic hotel for couples. Car is pretty much needed though. Beatiful view from the hill side overlooking Fierenze, from where you can sit and enjoy great food from the restaurant. The breakfast buffet could have a larger spread but thatś not key to us.

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We was verry surprised when we arrived to the hotel, this is an old monastery, located on a hill. It was quiet and peacfull. The hotel had nice food. We arrived with a car and that was good, it took about 15 minutes to drive into Florence. The hotel has a pool, good for us it was 37c. Nice staff and nice rooms!!

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Fue muy agradable encontrarme con este hotel en las afueras de Florencia, rodeado de verde y aire de montaña. Es un antiguo convento, reciclado con originalidad y buen humor por un artista. Una sorpresa ¡¡¡

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Bonnes impressions , hôtel calme et trés propre, personnel sympa , situé à 7 km de Florence , en laissant véhicule au village( on peut partir de l'hôtel au village à pied pour les + courageux ) , pour se rendre à Florence en car (7km) .Prendre la ligne 37 , le car passe toutes les 1/2 heure .

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