Villa La Vedetta Firenze - Florence.

Hotel Villa La Vedetta is, situated high above the river Arno on Florence's Piazzale Michelangelo, overlooking one of the most famous and magnificent city views in the world. In fact, from the Piazzale the whole of Florence can be seen at a glance, from Forte Belvedere to Santa Croce, the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, the Uffizi, Palazzo della Signoria . The Piazzale or square, takes its name from the group of bronze sculptures that Giuseppe Poggi placed in its centre in the late 1800's, composed of Michealangelo's David (the original now in the Academy Museum) and the four allegorical figures commissioned by Pope Clement VII.

Villa La Vedetta is a superbly elegant neo renaissance residence, surrounded by delightful landscaped gardens, which has been transformed in to a small 5 star luxury hotel. The hotel's 18 stylishly furnished deluxe rooms and suites are equipped with every modern amenity including free broadband internet connection and dual telephone line. The Italian marble bathrooms all have whirlpool bath tubs.

Villa La Vedetta's Onice restaurant and lounge bar has received numerous awards since opening in 2003 including a prestigious Michelin star for its fabulous food, impeccable service, and wine list featuring all of the most important Tuscan wines. Chef Andrea Accordi, uses a fusion of styles and flavours from different cultures, so as to give an innovative twist to traditional Italian cuisine. Guests dine in a stylish environment, furnished with pale colored satin dressed chairs and sofas. Great glass arched doors open onto the hotel gardens and the swimming pool with large Jacuzzi. The lounge bar has a sophisticated contemporary feel, with transparent shelves displaying beautiful glass and crystal. A stunning long rectangular honey onyx bar is the center piece of a space designed for socialising and relaxation.

Gala dinners, receptions and meetings for up to 50 participants are held in an elegant, naturally lit function room overlooking the grounds. Villa La Vedetta is available for exclusive use for high profile weddings or events.