Florence, ItalyMarignolle
Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort
Noble olive-grove estate
Noble olive-grove estate
A fourteenth-century aristocratic estate overlooks Florence from seventeen hectares of working olive groves and vineyards.
What it’s good at
Notable
A protected fourteenth-century noble villa, retaining historic family crests and restored Renaissance structures.
Notable
Seventeen hectares of private olive groves and vineyards overlooking the Florentine skyline.
Listed
Restored vaulted ceilings and gilt mirrors meet streamlined contemporary guestroom furnishings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Olive groves line the quiet Marignolle hillside, with central Florence and the Ponte Vecchio just minutes down the slope.
The rooms
Restored vaulted ceilings rise above ornate gilt mirrors and streamlined modern furnishings.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the outdoor pool, looking out over landscaped lawns and the Florence skyline.
The spa
The thermal area has a Finnish sauna and Turkish bath, with treatment rooms dedicated to massages.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and free weights sit under exposed brick arches that look out toward the gardens.
Restaurant
Il Conventino a Marignolle
Traditional Tuscan recipes are served in vaulted rooms with stone columns or out on the covered panoramic loggia.
At the table
A draped pavilion beside the pool serves casual lunches and aperitifs with views of the valley.
How it began
The fourteenth-century seat of the Tolomei family sat abandoned for years until a meticulous restoration revived it in 2013.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.