Hotel Information: The hotel sits on a high river bank buttressed by an ancient stone wall. Broad lawns, cypress trees, flower beds, and a vine-covered chapel highlight the grounds. Open from late March until early November, this hotel attracts an international clientele seeking rest and relaxation in the sun-drenched Tuscan countryside. Guests are near enough to Florence to tour the city and then escape from the crowds.

Amenity highlights: Surrounded by a river-view sundeck with cushioned lounge chairs, the heated, freeform outdoor pool is open from May to September. Terrace dining features river views and live piano music, with candlelit tables under a vaulted ceiling also available. Complimentary bicycles are provided for touring the Tuscan countryside.

Insider tip: The hotel was the site of musician David Bowie's wedding to supermodel Iman.

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Rooms

Villa La Massa offers 35 guestrooms located on three floors and spread over three villas, two dating from the 16th century. Guestrooms are individually decorated in traditional Florentine style with antique furnishings, linen sheets and richly patterned fabrics. Modern amenities include air conditioning, Internet connections, satellite television, minibars, safes and desks. Marble bathrooms include Egyptian cotton towels, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Minibar
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service
• Private bathroom
• Bathrobes

• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Shower/tub combination
• Makeup mirror
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Bidet
• In-room safe
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Window opens
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms
• Wheelchair accessible

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Swimming on site
• Running track/path on site
• Tennis nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby

• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Mountain biking nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing on site
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

Villa La Massa is housed in a traditional Florentine villa dating from the 16th century and is surrounded by 22 acres of parkland filled with olive groves and dotted with jogging tracks. Guests can explore the surrounding area on mountain bikes borrowed from the hotel and go for a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool with adjacent bar. The hotel’s fitness centre is housed in Villa Noble and offers a gym, massage service and a range of beauty treatments. Those on business will find meeting rooms available onsite and further amenities include complimentary onsite parking, a multilingual concierge service and a complimentary shuttle bus to the centre of Florence.

• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Complimentary breakfast
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Parking (free)
• Arcade/game room
• Banquet facilities
• Conference room(s)
• Audio-visual equipment
• Number of rooms: 35
• 24-hour front desk
• Security guard
• Multilingual staff
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Number of floors: 3
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning service
• Babysitting or child care
• Patio

• Shoe shine
• Ballroom(s)
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Wedding services
• Concierge desk
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Exhibit space
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access - wireless
• Laundry facilities
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Medical assistance available
• Poolside bar
• Room service (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Suitable for children
• Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
• Technology helpdesk
• Umbrella

Policies

Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

• Pets accepted
• Pet fee charged at hotel/condo

• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

Guests of the Villa La Massa enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Il Verrocchio - Traditional, romantic restaurant with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace and a terrace area overlooking the river and countryside. Serves a range of classic Tuscan dishes along with an extensive wine list. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar Mediceo - Informal bar with antique furnishings. Located in the Noble Villa. Serves drinks and cocktails along with light snacks. Pool Bar - Offering snacks, drinks and light refreshments. Open in summer.

Address

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Via Della Massa N 24

Florence, FI 50012

Italy

Nearest major airport:

Florence, Italy (FLR-Peretola)

Area:

Florence (province), Italy