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Europe / Italy / Florence / Villa Ulivi

Villa Ulivi
Class : 3 stars
No of rooms : 20
City : Florence
Address : Via Bolognese 163
Zipcode : 50139
Map : Villa Ulivi map

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Villa Ulivi
City : Florence
Zipcode : 50139
Map : Villa Ulivi map
Address : Via Bolognese 163

Short description : Villa Ulivi is a beautiful, impressive and luxurious fifteenth century Florentine Villa located close to Florence historic centre. Access to the downtown is attainable via a comfortable walk or a short bus ride down the famous Via Bolognese. This grand Villa captures both the traditional Tuscan style and atmosphere while incorporating the comforts and amenities available today. With vineyards and olive orchards that beautify the grounds, Villa Ulivi allows for a relaxing retreat from the hustle-and-bustle of the nearby city centre.

Cancelation Policy : Reservations must be cancelled at least 7 days before the arrival date. In case of no show or in case of late cancellation, guests have the pay one night. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Travel Information : HOW TO REACH VILLA ULIVI BY CAR: From the "Florence North" exit of both the highways number A1 and A11, you are supposed to follow the directions to: - "Firenze Centro - Porta al Prato" and then to: - "Viali di Circonvallazione - Stadio" and then to: - "Fortezza da Basso - Piazza della Libertà". Following ther directions to "Viali di Circonvallazione - Stadio" and to "Fortezza da Basso - Piazza della Libertà", you get into the ring road of Florence; once you have reached "Piazza della Libertà" (Liberty Square), you are supposed to follow the directions to "Via Bolognese - S. S. 65 della Futa". In this way, you are led to take Via Bolognese, where you meet Villa Ulivi. BY TRAIN: From Florence "Santa Maria Novella" Train Station, you are supposed to take the bus number 25 / 25A or a taxi-cab. If you take the bus, you need to get off the bus once the bus has reached "La Pietra" bus stop, located in Via Bolognese. Then, you need to walk until you meet, after 100 metres, Villa Ulivi at 163, Via Bolognese. BY AIRPLANE: In order to reach Villa Ulivi from Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport: - you need to take a taxi-cab and to get off thetaxi-cab once the taxi-cab has reached Villa Ulivi (163, Via Bolognese); or - you need to reach "Santa Maria Novella" Train station by "Vola in bus", the bus service that links the Airport and the Station; then, from "Santa Maria Novella" Train Station, you need to take the bus number 25 or the bus number 25A. Once you have taken the bus number 25 or the bus number 25A, you need to get off the bus when you reach "La Pietra" bus stop, located in Via Bolognese, and to walk until you reach, after 100 metres, Villa Ulivi (163, Via Bolognese).

Region Information : WHERE VILLA ULIVI IS LOCATED Via Bolognese 163 - 50139 Firenze (FI) Villa Ulivi is located in an elegant residential area of Florence, very close to the centre and to the main monuments. The residential area where Villa Ulivi is located is "Piazza della Libertà (Liberty Square) - Fortezza da Basso (Saint John' s Fortress)". Villa Ulivi is located very close to Saint John' s Fortress, the Exhibition Centre where "Pitti Immagine" Fashion Shows are held. Even if it is situated very next to the centre of Florence, Villa Ulivi is immersed in a large park and it is surrounded by vineyards and olive orchards. It is the ideal place to stay if you want to visit Florence and its surroundings. From Villa Ulivi you can reach the centre of Florence (Saint Mark Square - Cathedral Square) in five minutes by car or by bus: you can easily take the bus number 25 or the bus number 25A. The bus stop is located 5 minutes away from Villa Ulivi.

Hotel Information : Villa Ulivi is a beautiful, impressive and luxurious fifteenth century Florentine Villa located close to Florence historic centre. Access to the downtown is attainable via a comfortable walk or a short bus ride down the famous Via Bolognese. This grand Villa captures both the traditional Tuscan style and atmosphere while incorporating the comforts and amenities available today. With vineyards and olive orchards that beautify the grounds, Villa Ulivi allows for a relaxing retreat from the hustle-and-bustle of the nearby city centre. Villa Ulivi is located in a prestigious residential area of Florence, very close to the centre and to the main monuments and attractions. In spite of its central situation, Villa Ulivi is immersed in a garden planted with fragrant roses and lavender, at the end of a shady horse-chestnuts drive. Large and elegant rooms, illuminated by the Tuscan sun and open onto the gardens of the historic Villa, have been added in the course of the last two centuries to the fascinating ancient wine-cellars and horse-stables. From the main terrace of Villa Ulivi, guests can easily enjoy the view of Florence and of its incomparable, unspoilt countryside. Infact, the main terrace is situated on the top of the building and it opens onto a wide view of the unique Florentine landscape, that was described by Fernand Braudel as "the most exciting countryside in the world". At Villa Ulivi, furnishings have been chosen, with an eclectic taste, both among Tuscan pieces of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and from the most heterogeneous styles, creating an atmosphere that is, at the same time, classical and particular, and overall suitable for the guests who want to spend a first class charming holiday, as it is usual in the most fascinating historic Florentine Villas. During their holidays, guests also can use a private chapel for romantic religious services; on request, the best chefs can delight you with a delicious private party ... Periodically owners also organize cooking classes. Excellent wine and oil are produced at the Villa. It is also available, in the common areas, an Internet point and the Telefax service. English and French are spoken.

Child Policy : Children aged under 3 are free guests.

Room Information : Double and Triple Rooms at Villa Ulivi are spacious and comfortable retreats that are furnished with local antiques that add charm to the pleasant atmosphere that guests experience. Each room offers a unique arrangement of double and / or single beds to surely meet any group’s needs. Windows illuminate the living area and bathe the room with the wonderful Tuscan sun. Views overlook the Villa’s gardens and the romantic city of Florence with its rolling hills as a backdrop. The floors are covered with a beautiful, historic wood and walls are done with hand painted fresco designs. Each room features a private bathroom that is tiled with prestigious Italian marble and is equipped with a lavish tub or shower. Every suite at Villa Ulivi is unique, just as it would have been with the original owners in the fifteenth century. Distinctive furniture sets and decorations in each room help to create a spectrum of Tuscan sights and atmospheres that is sure to please. Villa Ulivi believes that the rooms are only one piece of the entire puzzle. Guests immediately notice a more relaxing nights rest followed by mornings that seem crisper and brighter. There is a cool, gentle breeze that flows through the hills at night and the dawning sun calls upon the pleasantly chirping birds. Enjoy the cosy bed until the scent of breakfast creeps up the stairs to greet you. The fresh breakfast, with Florentine bread, coffee, tea, juice and home-made cakes and jams, is served each morning in the Villa’s elegant lounges during the winter and on the outdoor terraces, beneath the pleasant shade of the luxuriant mimosa trees, during the summer. After breakfast has concluded, it is time to discover the historic city of Florence and the wonderful hills of Tuscany. Enjoy!

Facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities Garden Terrace Non-Smoking Rooms
Laundry Continental Breakfast Family Rooms Shopping Centre
Museum Area Near Highway Countryside Near Airport
Near Train Station Park VIP Room Facilities Ironing Service
Bridal Suite Free Parking Internet Services Express Check-In/Check-Out
Solarium Safety Deposit Box Library Shoe Shine
Walking Chapel/Shrine BBQ Facilities Panoramic View
Heating Fax/Photocopying University Design Hotel
Luggage Storage Near Exhibition Centre Breakfast Buffet Old Town
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