Villa la Massa- Italy
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History, the flowing water of the Arno, the Tuscan hills, the tradition of fine service from the sister property of Villa d'Este, all within a stone's throw from Florence at Villa la Massa.

The Hotel Guestrooms
Three Villas, dating back to the days of the Medici (16th century): the Noble Villa (Villa Nobile), the Old Oil Mill (Vecchio Frantoio) and the Little Villa (Villina) comprise the complex of Villa la Massa which, from an ancient dwelling of the aristocracy, was turned into a hotel in 1948. The hotel offers its guests 37 rooms, all different from one another, and all recently refurbished in the traditional Florentine style. Spacious and airy rooms are filled with antique furniture, fabrics have been woven at the historic Florentine textile mills, wrought iron and woodwork from the famous old-time Florence cabinet makers are found in the bedrooms and their sitting rooms. Bathrooms and their fittings are done in a style reflecting the atmosphere of times gone and are fitted with Cararra marble. Many have windows framing the beautiful Tuscan landscape. Scattered throughout the three buildings, the rooms overlook the River Arno and the gardens. Every bathroom has at least one window with a view. Some of the bedrooms have canopy beds with wrought iron bedsteads. The average size for this category of rooms goes from 35 to 40 square meters or 375 feet to 430 square feet.

Double Deluxe
Scattered throughout the three buildings, the rooms overlook the River Arno and the gardens. Every bathroom has at least one window with a view. Some of the bedrooms have canopy beds with wrought iron bedsteads. The average size for this category of rooms goes from 35 to 40 square meters or 375 feet to 430 square feet.

Junior Suite
Distributed over the three buildings, the rooms overlook the Arno river and the gardens. Every bathroom has at least one window with a view. Some of the bedrooms have canopy bedsteads. The average size goes from 40 to 45 square meters.

 

Suite
Overlook the Arno River and the gardens, suites may be found in each building. Every bathroom has at least one window with a view. Some of the bedrooms have canopy bedsteads. The average size ranges from 40 to 45 square meters or 430 to 485 square feet.

Terrace Suite
Located in the ancient Oil Mill, suites are comprised of a sitting area, bedroom, and a balcony with a view over the hills and the River Arno. The size of these rooms varies from 45 to 60 square meters or 485 to 642 square feet.

 

Bathrooms
All bathrooms are spacious and luminous. The colours of marble chosen are inspired by the green shades of the olive leaves and the earthy yellow of sienna. The marble has been installed by the experts from Massa Carrara to produce a lovely effect with their uninterrupted flow of veins. All the fittings were created specifically for the hotel. Each bathroom is supplied with double washbasins, WC, bidet, a power shower and deep soaking tub.

Amenities

• Bathroom set in 100% Egyptian cotton

• Two bathrobes in 100% Egyptian cotton

• Two pairs of slippers

• Blankets in 100% wool

• Bathroom courtesies

• Chambermaid service twice a day

• Hairdryer

• Fridge-bar

• Safe

• Satellite TV

• Antiallergy pillows at disposal

• Free shoe-polish service during the night

• International electric plugs

• Two lines telephones

• Cable radio

• Modem line

• Daily newspapers

• Air conditioning

At your disposal:

• Computer

• Fax

• No smoking rooms

Cots and a third bed may be requested at an additional charge.
Dogs are welcome and, on request, a "bed" will be supplied for them.
All our rooms are equipped with security systems according to present standard regulations.

The Hotel Dining
After spending 25 years at Villa D'Este, Executive Chef Andrea Quagliarella, now presides over the cooking at Villa la Massa with great enthusiasm. The menus include both Tuscan regional specialties and Mediterranean specialties, thus offering a broad choice daily. The sommeliers have chosen up to 400 labels among those that best represent the Italian wine selections, with a special focus on Tuscan wines. Attention is focused on the use of organic products and all the foodstuffs purchased are of absolute prime quality.

Il Verrocchio
The restaurant consists of an indoor dining-hall, beneath a vaulted ceiling supported by two ancient stone columns, and a terrace overlooking the Arno with a view onto the famous Rufina hills. For breakfast, guests are offered a buffet including fruit juices, fruit, cheeses, Tuscan cured meats, cereals, yogurt, organic jams and marmalade, prosecco (Italian sparkling wine), and fresh eggs straight from the hotel's hen-house, cooked to the clients request. For lunch and dinner the menus propose a choice of both national and regional dishes, prepared with the talent and care that are the Chefs specialties. A special menu has been specially created for children to satisfy their demands.

Opening hours:
Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Dinner: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

The Medicean Bar & Pool Bar
Situated in the Noble Villa, in two rooms decorated with mid-19th century frescos, the Medicean Bar offers a wide selection of grappe (Italian eau-de-vie), whiskies, brandies and cocktails. The Pool Bar offers a selection of light snacks for informal lunches and is open during summer months conveniently located near the swimming-pool with a view of the Arno. Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

 

The Cellar
Situated in the Old Oil Mill beneath the Restaurant "Il Verrocchio," filled with charm and atmosphere of old Tuscan cellars, this is the ideal place for tasting, on request, wines, cheeses, hams and salamis and for organizing private dinners or suppers with sampling menus accompanied by Tuscan wines.
 

History & Garden
Villa la Massa is a fascinating Medici dwelling of the 16th century on the outskirts of Florence. In 1948 it was turned into a hotel and continues with its five hundred years of history, to tell us tales of Renaissance splendor and the lifestyle of Florentine aristocrats.

The Hotel Sports
For those guests seeking to incorporate sporting activities into their holiday, Villa la Massa offers a variety of options for your consideration:

• Horse riding

• Tennis

• Jogging

• Mountain bike

The Hotel Pool
Villa la Massa has a heated swimming pool, exclusively for guests, situated next to its restaurant "Il Verrocchio." In summer the Pool Bar offers an ideal menu for light lunches beside the pool. The swimming pool is open every day during the summer months. Opening hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

 

Hotel Shuttle Service
At disposal of its guests, Villa la Massa offers complimentary transport into Florence, stopping by the Ponte Vecchio. This free service is available seven days a week.

Timetable:
Departure
Villa la Massa to Ponte Vecchio

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

*Shuttle schedule subject to change.

Beauty Farm
The brand new fitness center is located in the Noble Villa. Equipped with state of the art exercise machines and audio/visual, it also contains a treatment room in which we offer a wide selection of massages: deep tissue, relaxation, lynphodrainage, aromatherapy and reflexology. Manicures, pedicures and waxing may also be arranged. During the summer time enjoy the tranquility of Tuscany's countryside and indulge yourself by experiencing a massage under the garden gazebo.

Please reserve your appointment in advance


Sports

• Outdoor heated swimming-pool (May through September)

• Horseback riding center 3 miles away

• The "Match-Ball" tennis club, only a half mile away (16 clay and hard courts)

• Complimentary mountain-bikes

Conferencing and Banqueting

• Wedding

• Meeting rooms

The Elegance and peace of Villa la Massa makes it the ideal location for small and prestigious meetings or banquets.

Villa la Massa offers the possibility of exclusive renting of the hotel. Click here for more information.

For further information:
phone: +39 055 626 11
email info@villalamassa.com

Conference Equipment
At disposal for the organization of conferences and similar events you will find state-of-the-art communication and audiovisual technological equipment.

 

Location
Villa la Massa is situated to the south of Florence, only a few kilometers from the exit "Firenze sud" of the A1 motorway. At the disposal of our guests there is a shuttle to take them, 7 days a week and free of charge, from the hotel into Florence, dropping them off close to Ponte Vecchio.

Address: Via della Massa 24, Candeli,
50012 Florence - Italy
Tel. +39 055.626.11
Fax +39 055.633.102

How to reach Villa la Massa

By Plane
Firenze Peretola Airport - International and national flights
The airport is 15 km from Villa la Massa.

Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport - International and national flights
It is 90 km away and offers numerous possibilities of connections with international airports.

Bologna G. Marconi Airport - International and national flights
It is 100 km from Villa la Massa.

By Train
Santa Maria Novella railway station in Florence is at only a 15 minutes car drive from the hotel.

By Limousine
Our Concierge will be happy to give you all the assistance necessary if you wish to organize to be driven from or to the airport or station.

By Private Car
Driving along the A1 motorway, exit at "Firenze sud" and follow the signposts for Bagno a Ripoli - Pontassieve. On the highway heading towards Pontassieve, at the Candeli traffic-light turn left into Via della Massa. The hotel provides a spacious car-park, attended and free of charge.

Distances
Firenze Peretola Airport- 15km, 15 minutes by car
Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport- 90km, 65 minutes by car
Bologna G. Marconi Airport- 100km, 70 minutes by car
Railway station Florence- 10km, 15 minutes by car