We wanted a special holiday for our dad who was celebrating his 85th birthday. Alessandro, Elisa, Gabirelle and of course Paula and all the staff of Villa Olmi were absolutely amazing, nothing was ever too much trouble and anything we asked was done in the most courteous way that made us feel very comfortable and welcome, the staff were just brilliant, some of the best we have ever come across. congratulations to everyone.

Menu was a little sparse, would have liked more options especially during the day. The only food item that we did not like was the eggplant parmagiana, it was too small in size and was over cooked.

The room was spacious with drawers, cupboards and seating. The furniture is period and very nice though probably ought to be protected from damage, it's a privilege to be in such ornate rooms. The lawn and pool have adequate sunbeds so no unnecessary bed grabbing.

The evening restaurant would be appreciated more if the menu had more choice and varied by day. The hotel provided transport into town should run all day and finish later with stops closer to the town centre.

The hotel is very charming. For me the stand out feature is the absolutely beautiful gardens. The pool area was also lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast had a great selection Proximity to Florence was fabulous. Would love to return!

Hotel restaurant for dinner was mediocre compared to all the other meals I’d had whilst in Italy. Shuttle to Florence could drop off at a more convenient location. You need to walk a further 15 min to get into the centre I didn’t like the inclusion of a 10% service charge on the final bill. I’ve stayed in many hotels and have never encountered this before. I chose to have it removed and paid my own tip in cash

I absolutely loved the quiet location, gardens, pool, friendly staff, history, and uniqueness of the property -- it was a great place to relax as a couple and a quick drive into Florence. The housekeeping was amazing and constantly kept our room spotless. Lastly, I loved the bathtub and cafe table in the room to relax and have tea.

The lunch and dinner options from the restaurant on-site need a few more options and bigger portions on some dishes. Additionally, there was a surprising amount of babies and small children screaming at the pool and throwing rocks at dinner, etc., yet the feeling of this hotel is very polished and adult.

Stunning buildings and grounds. Staff were kind and polite and professional. Everywhere was spotless and exceptionally clean. Facilities offered were great.

Fitness room was tiny and a little disappointing. Two main drivers for this hotel were pool and fitness room and was a bit disappointed with the fitness room. Only other thing was the sound and lack of noise cancelling in the room. Could hear other people coming the stairs late at night to their room and hear the woman next door coughing. Just made it hard to sleep.

I wanted a hotel close to Florence but also with grounds and a pool. Both were excellent. I hadn't planned on eating at the hotel every evening but the food, ambience and service were excellent. For those that fear having to save a bed by the pool every day, fear not, there are ample. The local buses into town are frequent but a 10 min walk away and don't adhere to forecast times, I didn't find it a problem, part of the experience of being in Italy. The hotel operates a shuttle but not always at the times I needed.

The cardio aspect of the gym could have done with heavier free weights and a better range of cardio equipment but it was ok with a few compromises. A more frequent hotel shuttle service would be welcome, particularly for the evening.

Set just outside all the action and vibe of Florence, this beautiful villa is the perfect quiet retreat for a few days. Shuttle bus takes you walking distance to the centre of Florence which is about a 20 min walk from where it drops you off. Loads of little streets to explore along the way. Staff are superb, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast is substantial with cooked and continental offerings. Great to have a pool! A little taste of the Tuscan “countryside” right in Florence.

The location is further from the city centre but its precisely why we picked this hotel as we wanted to spend time as a family within the hotel premises. The hotel is situation within a large compound with beautiful olive trees and little gardens all around which was perfect for my 1 year old son to run around in. The villa was impeccably clean although the room facilities were rather dated. The staff was always friendly and breakfast was served in a beautiful glass house every morning overlooking a small garden and pool. They also had a shuttle service to the city centre which was great for us although it was payable at EUR 2.50 per way per person. We went in November and the frequency was reduced so it was a bit inconvenient but we made do with the timetable and managed fine. We could also order in food using Deliveroo which was great since we couldn't dine out for dinner given the sleep schedule of our son.

The facilities are dated, for example the faucets, the sinks. The bed was also not very comfortable but it was clean so it was sufficient for us.

We loved the entire property at Villa Olmi. The gardens, pool and rooms were all spectacular. The staff were so welcoming and helpful. The hotel is a bit out of the city center but it’s a lovely and peaceful environment away from the crowds. Breakfast was also nice.

The restaurant food for dinner could have been better/ more variety.

The hotel was once apon a time a grand villa privately owned and so now and I would say expanded into a lovely hotel sitting within beautiful mature gardens with some magnificent trees which must be ancient. The hotel has a feeling of opulence and grace which makes it a very relaxing environment. The rooms are great, swimming pool good, bar etc all good. Staff also extremely helpful and very friendly. You feel like a roman senator walking through your own villa grounds when taking a stroll through the grounds.

Well sadly there is just one thing that was not quit right and that is the restaurant. The menu was so disappointing with no pasta or risotto dishes and when I ordered the fish tasting menu I got a load of raw fish, something called Dolphin fish seemed to appear on the menu a lot. We had the bistecca (steak) on the last night and that was really good. We will be going again but will probably eat in Florence.