Villa La Massa

When it comes to hotels, Italy — and Tuscany in particular — is among the world’s most fertile destinations. To say, then, that the Villa La Massa is among the region’s hidden gems is high praise indeed. With just thirty-seven rooms and suites it’s edging into real boutique territory, and its location is among Italy’s most desirable — it stands just outside of Florence, overlooking the Arno river and the Chianti Valley, surrounded by twenty-two acres of parkland just a few minutes outside of town and yet splendidly secluded amid the rolling Tuscan hills.

Rooms and suites remain traditional, outfitted in a Medici-era style to match the villa’s age. It’s the classic Italian five-star experience, with marble baths, antique furnishings, plush fabrics. Nods to modernity are minimal: satellite TV, wireless internet and air conditioning are pretty much the whole list.

There’s a nearby tennis club and equestrian center and even golf courses for those of an athletic bent, as well as a fitness center and outdoor pool. But most physical self-improvement, one imagines, is done to atone for what has to be the region’s greatest draw, the food and wine — here, as expected, you’ve got a fine Tuscan restaurant accompanied by a wine cellar of prodigious depth.

Please note: Villa La Massa is open seasonally from the end of March until the beginning of November.

How to get there:

Villa La Massa is located 5 miles outside of Florence. A complimentary shuttle to and from the city center at Ponte Vecchio is provided by the hotel.

Florence Peretola Airport is 18 miles (30 kilometers) from the hotel. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for assistance with transfers.

• 37 Rooms
• Style: Traditional Elegance
• Atmosphere: Quiet

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