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2 properties in our collection.
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Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
Belmond's Villa San Michele is Florence's most romantic sanctuary — a converted 15th-century monastery perched in the hills of Fiesole with sweeping views over the Renaissance city. The property achieves something rare: genuine monastery chic without the kitsch, where vaulted ceilings and period furniture create understated luxury rather than museum stuffiness. Service runs deep here, with staff who anticipate needs and remember details across multiple stays. The hilltop location requires the hotel shuttle to reach Florence proper, but this distance becomes a virtue — after battling tourist crowds at the Duomo, returning to the terraced gardens and heated pool feels like a private Tuscan refuge.
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Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
Hotel Cipriani stands as Venice's most complete luxury experience — a Belmond sanctuary on Giudecca that trades proximity for tranquility. The 1958 property gets everything fundamentally right: manicured gardens that feel impossible in Venice, the city's largest and finest pool, and service that balances Venetian warmth with international polish. The location across the lagoon from St. Mark's initially feels inconvenient until you realize it's the hotel's greatest asset — private boat transfers whisk you away from tourist chaos to a world of poolside Bellinis and sunset aperitivi at Cip's Club. While some rooms show their age and service occasionally lacks the intuitive anticipation of newer ultra-luxe properties, Cipriani delivers the Venice fantasy that honeymoon dreams are made of.