Salviatino Florence, Italy
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
Renaissance hillside sanctuary
This 15th-century hillside estate runs like a private country home, set in tiered gardens looking across to Brunelleschi's Duomo.
“Il Salviatino exemplifies the grandeur of Florence with great style in the quiet of the Tuscan hills.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
A 15th-century villa with preserved frescoes, once hosting literary salons for Salvador Dalí.
Remarkable
Interiors feature trompe l'oeil artistry alongside vintage Italian furnishings collected by Alessandra Rovati.
Remarkable
Dedicated service ambassadors handle every request, greeted on arrival with chilled champagne.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
In classic Italian style they’ve preserved the great majority of this Renaissance beauty’s original features even as they’ve brought the comforts up to date
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The hillside olive groves of Fiesole surround the estate, while central Florence sits a fifteen-minute drive below.
The rooms
Suites converted from the estate's greenhouses feature powder-pink terracotta floors, and windows look out over the Tuscan hills.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A terraced outdoor swimming pool sits among hillside olive groves, alongside a fitness studio fitted with Technogym machines.
The baths
Under exposed brick barrel vaults, the thermal circuit holds a heated plunge pool, a wooden sauna, and an ice bath.
The spa
Sunlit treatment rooms occupy the historic greenhouse, using Augustinus Bader skincare for restorative bodywork and facials.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Da Giacomo serves fresh seafood on the garden terrace overlooking the Duomo, with cocktails poured in the frescoed bar.
A serious restoration project has breathed new life into the estate, bringing together the building’s impressive legacy and local significance with modern touches.
How it began
The 15th-century estate grew from a modest farmhouse into a frescoed residence when Cardinal Alamanno Salviati expanded it.
“At Il Salviatino, every corner is filled with objects and curios in a way that doesn't feel overly staged or polished – and is all the better for it.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.