Villa La Vedetta Florence
Neo-renaissance luxury overlooking Florence
Hillside panorama
Situated adjacent to the renowned hillside vantage point of Piazzale Michelangelo in south Florence, this lavish, neo-renaissance boutique hotel boasts panoramic views of the city.
See this hotel on a mapTuscan cuisine
The hotel’s restaurant offers a seasonal menu of haute Tuscan cuisine accompanied by a selection of wines which can be enjoyed by candlelight and al fresco on the terrace.
More hotel informationJetted bathtubs
High ceilings, slatted shutters, stuccoed friezes and parquet floors combine with flatscreen TVs, CD players and wireless Internet in the guestrooms, while bathrooms feature jetted tubs.
More room informationHotel review summary of Villa La Vedetta Florence, Florence Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 83% of travellers (5 of 6) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Villa La Vedetta Florence in Florence
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 2 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
definitely not worth the high rating
I chose this hotel as it had a carpark on site which I needed as I was using this as a base to drive around Tuscany and Umbria. Overall I would say that the hotel needs a bit of a decor overhaul - the woodwork and walls are scuffed and shabby. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Be aware that this hotel is perched at the top of many steps so if you are not fighting fit - do not choose to take them on. A taxi into florence centre was around Euro10 each way. It has great views but is not near anything. The hotel restaurant is michelin starred so is seriously expensive which is fine if that is what you want - but I don’t believe croissants and coffee in a michelin restaurant are any more expensive than a regular cafe - so that aspect is extremely overpriced. I would say my main and biggest complaint on this hotel was that the beds were so hard it was like sleeping on a wooden floor. When I got home I check straight in for Chiro sessions as my back was completely shot. To the point even though exhausted at the end of each lovely day in Tuscany, I dreaded going to bed as they were SO hard and uncomfortable and as a result sleep was intermittent. With a few changes this hotel could be wonderful but unfortunately right now it is not.
Comment from the hotel's management
Posted: 22-May-09Thank you very much for your review posted on Expedia. Customer care is our primary goal and our clients’ comments, either positive or negative, are important in order to improve our services, location and facilities in every detail. We are sorry that you found the position of Villa la Vedetta not so convenient; actually we take a lot of pride in the position of our beautiful villa, as it is -as you mentioned- located on top of a hill, but this position is so much appreciated as it offers the most magnificent view upon Florence and its monuments. As for the taxi problem you have pointed out, we do put at our guests’ disposal a free shuttle service (from 9 AM until 19 PM) that can be booked upon request-basis - from the hotel to Ponte alle Grazie, city centre. I would like to thank you for the compliments you made to the members of our staff, I would personally send them your appreciation. Wishing to express all my regrets that our hotel did not meet your lodging expectation, we sincerely hope to have the chance to have you again as our beloved guest.
Hotel Management, General Manager
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 3 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Quiet elegance in Florence
Quiet small hotel, beautifully located away from the bustle of the City Centre.
