Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Villa Olmi Resort Style: Classic Luxury Via degli Olmi 4/8 Bagno a Ripoli Florence , 50012 Italy

Villa Olmi Resort

Style: Classic Luxury
Via degli Olmi 4/8
Bagno a Ripoli
Florence , 50012
Italy




Rooms: 50
Suites: 13
Rating:

Villa Olmi Resort

In Bagno a Ripoli, a very short distance from the heart of Florence, an age-old country estate has refound the splendor of a villa and the simple elegance of rural environments. In the greenery of a centuries old park, Villa Olmi Resort is an exclusive example of good living: rare comforts, innovative services, gourmet restaurant, wine bar...

La Villa - 12 proposals among Suites, Junior Suites, Superior Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, in the oldest building of Villa Olmi Resort, La Villa. A careful renovation has maintained and enhanced the historical structure and brought the original 18th century frescoes back to light that decorate each room. Extraordinarily large spaces are furnished with refined taste where the antique furniture and chandeliers in Murano glass give a touch of real class to the rooms. The charming ambiance continues in the bathroom with ultra pleasant jacuzzis and fine marble decor. Plasma television sets, technological connections with the reception, wireless system and all the comforts offered by an exclusive 5 star hotel, complete the hospitality offering at the Villa at Villa Olmi Resort.

La Fattoria - The heart of Villa Olmi Resort, La Fattoria together with the Limonaia house 38 rooms (31 Classic Rooms and 7 Junior Suites including 5 with private garden) and the Resort's public spaces and rooms: Restaurant, Bar, Wine bar, "Le Volte" meeting room and the pool framed by the hortus conclusus, the lovely vegetable garden - garden of the estate. The structure of the rooms and Junior Suites recaptures the classical elements of the architecture typical of Florence (ceilings in wood and terra cotta, limestone plaster and floors in Impruneta terra cotta) and simple elegant furnishing of aristocratic country homes, enhanced with authentic antiques. The bathrooms decorated with fine marble all have a Jacuzzi, and a wonderful complementary toiletry line with scents for the jacuzzi. Bed linens are made of pure linen, while those in the bath are in long fiber Egyptian cotton for a touch of real class for a luxury hotel.

La Colonica - Once the house of farmers and to shelter Villa Olmi's animals, La Colonica has refound the real rural ambiance of Tuscany in its Impruneta terra cotta floors, chestnut doors, windows and furniture and limestone plaster. Three apartments with four bedrooms, each with private bathroom, are the hospitality solution at Villa Olmi Resort dedicated to families who wish to spend a few days in the peace of the estate a short distance from Florence. The comforts are those of a 5 star hotel: plasma TV, pay TV, adjustable air conditioning and heating, telephones, etc. On the first floor the large arches overlook the garden creating a very pleasant portico where there is a large open kitchen with a corner with wood burning stove for informal banquets and fun pizza parties.



Note Bene
The hotel offers free shuttle bus to the center of Florence
Disabled Access
5 rooms available.
Fine Dining on Site
Prestigious restaurant and refined wine bar
High Speed Internet
wi-fi coverage inside and outside the facilities
Child Programs
Children under the age of 2 using a crib and staying in the same room as their parents are free of charge. Others pay adult rates.
Pool, Outdoor
Heated pool in the garden - garden of La Fattoria with beach umbrellas and deck chairs
Winery Tours
Wine tasting is available on property.
Recommended Rooms
Children under the age of 2 using a crib and staying in the same room as their parents are free of charge.

Hotel Address:

Villa Olmi Resort
Via degli Olmi 4/8
Bagno a Ripoli
Florence , 50012
Italy



Location Summary
In the midst of the greenery and peace of a centuries old park and Italian garden at the gates of Florence, in the harmonious landscape of the hills of Bagno a Ripoli, Villa Olmi Resort is a unique gem among 5 star hotels in Florence, due to its position and convenience.

Just 1 km from the Firenze Sud exit on the A1 freeway, 6 km from the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the historic heart of Florence, on the road that goes from Florence to the Chianti and Valdarno areas, Villa Olmi Resort is the ideal spot for a stay in an exclusive luxury hotel, nestled in the peace of the Florentine hills, a few minutes from the art and history of Florence and hills of the Chianti area, that provide Italy and the rest of the world with one of the warmest, most enticing wines.

The splendid historic center of Florence is 15 minutes by car from Villa Olmi Resort by following the signs for Piazza Gavinana and Lungarni, an essential and unforgettable experience for every refined traveler.

Directions to Hotel
By plane - Florence's "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport is 20 km from Villa Olmi Resort. We suggest that our guests reserve the hotel's transfer service to get to Villa Olmi Resort.

By car - From the north - From the freeway Autostrada A1 follow the signs for MILANO-BOLOGNA-FIRENZE-ROMA. Take the FIRENZE SUD exit. Right after the toll booth follow the signs for Bagno a Ripoli. After you pass a large service station and then two signals, on the right you will see signs for VILLA OLMI RESORT.