Arriving by Air

10km from the hotel (20 minutes’ drive), Florence Airport (FLR) offers domestic and international flights.


Pisa International Airport (PSA) is 72km from the hotel (60 minutes’ drive) and provides a wide range of international connections. 

Bologna Airport (BLQ) offers a range of domestic and international flights and is 115km from Belmond Villa San Michele. 

Arriving by train

Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. You can easily catch a cab there.

Arriving by car

If you are arriving in your own car, please proceed to the main entrance of the hotel, where our concierge will park your car for you. There is no charge for parking.

Shuttle service provided by the Venue

Shuttle Bus - Courtesy Shuttle Bus

A courtesy scheduled shuttle bus operates between the hotel and Piazza della Repubblica in front of La Rinascente department store, in Florence’s historic centre. In low season It leaves the hotel every 60 minutes from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Returns from Piazza della Repubblica every 60 minutes from 9 am to 8 pm. In high Season it leaves the hotel every 20 minutes from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Returns from Piazza della Repubblica every 20 minutes from 9 am to 8 pm

Please note that the shuttle bus has a maximum capacity of eight passengers. Contact the hotel for detailed schedules and more information.

Things to Do

Florence will steal your heart. 

Hopefully you will have time to discover the leather artisans in the several city markets, or maybe kayak beneath the ancient bridge on the River Arno. Get lost in the Uffizi museum or admire the David in the Galleria dell'Accademia, climbing on the Tower of Giotto or on the world famous Cupola del Brunelleschi. You might be fitted for a pair of bespoke, handcrafted shoes before stopping in a Gelateria

Florence will offer a unique experience in Italy!