An avenue lined with ancient cypresses accompanies the guests of the Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo to the entrance of the hotel where an imposing statue of Charity by the famous sculptor Francavilla is the first welcome that guests can expect one of the best experiences of any Florence hotel. Between the villa and tower, there are a succession of small rooms where the atmosphere and decorations still have the power to evoke images of past splendours and noble lifestyle. Today it is where you will be welcomed with all the comforts of one of the best 4-star hotels of Florence.
The hotel is surrounded by a large garden where you can take a pleasant stroll among the flower beds and hidden corners, pausing by the pool to enjoy the marvellous view of Florence from the hill.
As in the past, the Torre di Bellosguardo estate has a small farm with vegetable garden that provides fresh fruits and vegetables for breakfast and snacks, and cute barnyard animals (two donkeys, a pony, ducks and hens).
In addition the hotel offers a fax service, daily newspapers, transfer services and guided tours (organized upon request). A separate room seats 30 persons for small meetings and the garage is available for guests' cars. Small pets are welcome!
Wine and food culture
Cooking classes at Torre di Bellosguardo
A hotel stay in Florence, at Torre di Bellosguardo, is an opportunity to get to know Tuscan and Italian cooking and wine traditions in courses conducted by Chef June Bellamy and her staff.
June Bellamy has been researching the regional cuisine, and its traditions, for more than 30 years; an expert in spices, cheeses, olive oils and pasta, she has extensive knowledge of the many facets of Tuscan cooking, which she imparts to her students along with history lessons, recipes and the preparation of typical dishes as well as the right combination of wines with the various courses.
Contact the Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo (tel. +39 055 2298145) for more information.
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour snack bar
- Continental breakfast € 20.00
- American breakfast € 25.00
Your dream wedding...
The rooms and park at the Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo are the charming settings for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation parties and any other event that requires an enchanting and elegant location in Florence. Verdant garden and poolside in the summer and ancient Tower rooms in the winter guarantee successful events.
The History of Torre di Bellosguardo
Guido Cavalcanti Dante's dear friend recalled in the famous verses "Guido, i’ vorrei che tu e Lapo ed io / fossimo presi per incantamento…" (Guido, I wish that you, Lapo and I/were taken by enchantment...) and also an excellent poet, had the Torre di Bellosguardo built in 1200 and a hunting lodge and family home; then, in 1500, the Marquises Roti Michelozzi wanted a larger, more noble residence and summoned artists to decorate it, including the painter Bernardino Poccetti, the artist of the frescoes in the entry hall and the sculptor Pietro Francavilla who sculpted the splendid Charity that is still at the entrance, welcoming the hotel's guests.
During the 1920s and 1930s, the Baroness Marion von Hornstein-Franchetti turned the Torre di Bellosguardo into a salon for nobles and intellectuals from all over Europe.
Today, Torre di Bellosguardo is still surrounded by the silence of the garden and the hills, a haven of ancient and noble history that it shares with its guests everyday as a hotel of rare comfort and atmosphere.