This hotel is in a spectacular building with amazing views of Florence. In the right hands it could be a fabulous hotel, particularly if you're looking to escape the heat of Florence, but still want to be close to the city centre. But... and its a big but... The website massively oversells this place. It looks fabulous. And the garden... more

We recently stayed at Torre Di Bellosguardo with our 2 children aged 13 & 10. We were mesmerized by the magnificent location and view across Florence (could not believe any taxi would find it but they all seem to know exactly where it is!). The villa must have been absolutely spectacular in its heyday but we felt it is now... more

We felt like kings and queens in this romantic palace with great views of the surrounding countryside - we had a hunch that the road leading up to the place was in fact used as a lover's lane by the locals. The room was spacious, simple and tasteful, just like we like our Italian room to be, and the breakfast... more

We felt like royalty. The architecture is magnificent. Really magnificent. The bedrooms are spacious with high vaulted ceilings and well furnished with antiques. It is ingenious how modern bathrooms are set in this space while preserving the medieval feel. The view of Firenze from the large outdoor pool couldn't be better. It is no wonder the German high command chose... more

Prior to making a reservation, I contacted the hotel and asked them to make sure that they could accommodate our request ... primarily, that is was accessible for someone with minor physical limitations ... the room they gave us had a small platform bed, the worst nightmare for someone who gets up in the night ... Additionally, they appeared not... more

Stayed 5 days with 2 kids 5 and 8 last November but have stayed many times before. It is one of the most beautiful property in Florence, as it is so nice to be up on a hill yet so close to the center through Porta Romana, a delightful walk away (need a lift to go back though). Yes it... more

Torre Bellosguardo is a privately owned, beautiful Medieval Villa operating as a discreet hotel. Don't come here if you expect in your face, 5 star service though. Ambience wise, you feel like you are the weekend guest at a very special arisocratic home. There are very few staff around, and at times you feel like you own the place. The... more

We spent 3 nights at Bellosguardo - what a stunning location. This was let down by the overpriced rooms, most of which seemed as is they hadnt been invested in for years; and the unhelpful staff. To pay 350 euros for a room I wouldnt then expect to be charged extra for a bottle of water left at the bedside,... more

You feel like you have a castle all to yourself as it is very quiet and you hardly encounter other guests in this massive estate. The building is huge, filled with antiques and amazing architectural details. We had a large corner room with panoramic views of the entire city of Florence. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was typically European--a... more