Villa Olmi Firenze

Tusacny !! The fabulous land of wines and rolling hills spread under sparkling blue skies and tall, slender cypress trees, peppered with small, ancient and historic villages that still live the old lifestyles. And in this bucolic landscape lies the metropolitan city of Florence – Firenze – which is also the most populated city and capital of the region. Dating back to before the Roman times – 59 BC - the city has been the center of medieval European trade and is considered to have been the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. It is teeming with historical architecture, art and eons of history, now interspersed with modern development that makes this city a cultural and industrial center – and a huge tourism magnet. Of the many hospitality institutions in the city, one of the most elegant is the Villa Olmi. Even online, it stands out from the competition. Located around 10 to 15 minutes from the city center, it is easy to reach by taxi or the hotel shuttle. With its beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens, the property feels like being in the countryside with beautiful surroundings and acres where one can escape the crowds, yet is within this teeming city. Just so convenient and special. We were traveling with friends from Israel and booked two rooms. The hotel is stunning: the decor, the rooms, the common spaces and restaurants - all of it was magazine-cover beautiful and well maintained. The rooms we could afford were fairly spacious and the baths were beautifully finished with marble tops, tiled surfaces and wood accents – spotlessly clean and with all the necessary amenities. The service was amazing, and all the hotel employees are very professional. Great way to run a hospitality establishment - Thank you ! An absolutely incredible, though short stay – wish we had more time on this vacation.

I cannot say enough about the wonderful experience we had at Villa Olmi, specifically because of the amazing staff. To say Alessandro Natali went above and beyond would be an understatement. His professionalism, kindness and help with our stay and daily trip plans made all the difference, and made it become the experience it was. While the hotel building itself is nice, staff members like Alessandro Natali make it special and a place to want to return to.

As a travel agent, I am always asked for recommendations for my clients trips. Villa Olmi is the place in Florence I always insist upon. It’s not only that the hotel is beautiful, it’s because of the people who work there. They turn a normal hotel experience into a stay at a home away from home. Alessandro Natali, who is the head concierge, goes out of his way to be kind and helpful… he is a consummate professional who deeply cares about his guest’s happiness and well being. He is always with a smile, a kind reassurance, and abundant knowledge. He represents Villa Olmi with pride and love, and makes Villa Olmi a place to want to return to often. Laura, at the front desk, is also such delightful person to deal with. Her warm smile and kind way welcome guests with a genuine sincerity. She, too, has a wealth of knowledge and true desire to help. The restaurant also has warm and wonderful staff, especially Alessandro and Simona. We do very much miss the amazing food of Chef Francesco Lorenzini, who unfortunately is no longer there. So yes, Villa Olmi has a beautiful traditional hotel and grounds, but it is the people that work there who make it extra special. If you want to experience true Italian hospitality, do not hesitate to choose Villa Olmi!!

My husband and I recently stayed at the Villa Olmi Firenze for our honeymoon. Our experience was wonderful from before we even arrived having had the chance to plan our stay with the concierge. When we arrived, they provided us a free upgrade to one of their suites as a complimentary gift for our honeymoon. They even had a card and provided so much love. The hotel is in a remarkable and beautiful location about 20 minutes outside of the center of Florence, with a shuttle service available multiple times a day. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful and so unique as well. We felt as though we were staying in such a historic place with so much beauty all around. We loved the hospitality, our suite, and the service we were provided. We also loved the breakfast buffet and all the amenities for food and drinks (plus a lovely sweets station with the most delicious little candies). We loved having the chance to walk around the gardens, have dinners at the resort, and enjoy the beautiful and serene property. We would absolutely love to come back one day!

The hotel itself is a gem. Beautiful lobby, the pool is nice and quiet and the surroundings are astonishing. I stayed in a superior room which was classy decorated. Bathroom looks a bit tired but has its charm with all the marble. Shuttle to Florence works perfectly. Now why the 4 stars, you see, I don't mind tipping but the way they do it, it just doesn't work for me. At check in they told us there was a 10% service charge that they would add to the bill. You could always decline or figure out the tip yourself, however, when checking out they added 30% to the bill. I respectfully declined but I can't help thinking some guests may feel obligated to pay that. That left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth and to be honest, I never witnessed that practice before. Especially when you add 20% out of nowhere.