Il Salviatino
Il Salviatino is a unique property, an aristocratic Florentine villa, with a personality we had to protect. During the restoration, the Villa revealed so many surprises: extraordinary frescoes hidden underneath a false ceiling, a sarcophagus belonging to a previous owner born again as a spectacular bath in a guest suite and an intricate network of old pathways through the estate buried for years by the undergrowth. Each step has been an exciting and breathtaking journey.
Throughout the project, we endeavored to maintain the integrity of the Villa and to be true to its history. Hotel relied heavily on local artisans and watched with fascination the painstaking processes of washing and replacing centuries-old mosaics, the re-paneling of the old library and the careful restoration of glass houses which have been empty for decades.
Highly acclaimed Italian architect Luciano Colombo searched the world for impeccable art and pieces of furniture, with a dedication usually reserved for one’s own home.
Now the Villa has been restored to its original splendor and Il Salviatino hope it reflects ceaseless passion for art, history and beautiful things but most importantly a warmth and hospitality for which we in Italy are well known.
It is difficult to find a better location in Florence. The city center, with its famous Dome, is just 10 minutes away and the charm of Fiesole, this magical hill that looks over Florence, gives the feeling of being lost in the purest Tuscan countryside.
Il Salviatino is just 4 miles away (15 minutes driving distance) from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport and Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport are 9 miles (approx 30 min. driving distance) and 69 miles away (approx 1 hour and 20 min. driving distance) respectively.
Discover the sumptuous comfort of suites and rooms. Each individually decorated, respecting the many particularities of the Villa and its gardens, all suites and rooms are an elegant blend of local artisanship and the latest technologies. Handmade authentic Tuscan linen, lovingly selected artwork and the finest leathers all add to make each one of these suites and rooms a truly unique experience. A place where luxury has no limit, a stay here is beyond every imagination. Half of Il Salviatino’s accommodations are suites and many rooms have sweeping views overlooking the roof-tops of Florence and the iconic Duomo.
In a region renowned for good food, Il Salviatino’s restaurant concept offers a unique gastro-experience. Il Salviatino enables guests to enjoy authentic Florentine gastronomy in multiple locations throughout the hotel and grounds, serving up an exquisite menu exploring the roots of Tuscan cuisine and provenance of local ingredients.
The Spa at Salviatino by Vranjes, unites Il Salviatino’s idyllic setting and renowned service with the ancestral knowledge and delicate aroma’s of Dr Vranjes, one of Florence’s most exclusive perfume houses. Together hotel has created a scented path in which you will be able to enjoy a vast array of treatments and massages…each unique and magical.
From April to October you will also be able to enjoy pools. Immersed in the green hills, with stunning and relaxing views, you will find it hard to believe you are lying just 15 minutes away from the hustle & bustle of down town Florence.
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