Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort

“Majestic Property & Great Hospitality from Villa Tolomei and its team”

This is an amazing property to stay & relax, outside the Florence ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) with great views and amble parking. When we got there on a Sat evening they had a wedding function, and the property was very lively. We got a great room but unfortunately, we had some AC icing and drippin… more

This is an amazing property to stay & relax, outside the Florence ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) with great views and amble parking. When we got there on a Sat evening they had a wedding function, and the property was very lively. We got a great room but unfortunately, we had some AC icing and dripping problems during the night. Daniel our host with the help of the manager, Ukiko were very quick and efficient in making the necessary arrangements for a room change the next day. Daniel being a hospitality guru with the help of Jeff, Mari and many other great team members made our whole visit an outstanding experience. Daniel is an amazing host as he really understands hospitality. He made sure we had a great experience throughout our stay. The area where breakfast was served and the choices included in the buffet were outstanding. Florence is accessible via taxi with a quick 15 - 20 min ride to the Piazza del Duomo for instance. We found Villa Tomei to be a great base for us from where we were able to drive to our Sienna, Livorno San Gimignano, and other excursions around Florence. Great experience, amazing property, outstanding hospitality by the team, great food and drinks ……at this beautiful Boutique Villa setting.

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“Great spot to stay and explore Florence and Tuscany”

I was looking for a hotel with free parking and free breakfast very close to the city of Florence. This is it! 20 minute walk (or quick taxi) to Florence. It’s on a hilly spot away from the crowds. Wonderful breakfast. Nice pool with a great view. Free parking! Big rooms. Just south of the city so … more

I was looking for a hotel with free parking and free breakfast very close to the city of Florence. This is it! 20 minute walk (or quick taxi) to Florence. It’s on a hilly spot away from the crowds. Wonderful breakfast. Nice pool with a great view. Free parking! Big rooms. Just south of the city so we were able to drive and explore the Tuscan countryside.

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“Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort – A Tuscan Postcard”

Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort – A Tuscan Postcard Summary 🥒 This stay felt like escaping to a Tuscan postcard. A grand countryside villa with huge suites, peaceful nights, and sweeping hill views, Villa Tolomei delivers old-world charm with modern comforts. Not perfect on the little luxury extras,… more

Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort – A Tuscan Postcard Summary 🥒 This stay felt like escaping to a Tuscan postcard. A grand countryside villa with huge suites, peaceful nights, and sweeping hill views, Villa Tolomei delivers old-world charm with modern comforts. Not perfect on the little luxury extras, but overall a very pleasant (and quiet!) pickle-worthy stay just outside Florence. P – Price 💰 ✅ €315 for a Royal Suite felt like strong value for the size and setting ❌ Can jump to €500+ per night, which shifts expectations Score: 👌 Half Pickle I – Infrastructure & Integrity 🏗️ ✅ Spotlessly clean, everything works, very quiet countryside location ❌ Shower could be hotter; heating unit slightly noisy Score: 🥒 Full Pickle C – Comfort & Practicality 🛏️ ✅ Massive room, excellent bed, great mirrors, good Wi-Fi, large bath ❌ Small TV for such a large suite; toilet paper single-ply Score: 🥒 Full Pickle K – Kindness 🤝 ✅ Warm, helpful staff who handled everything from check-in to ironing boards ❌ Lacked a real “wow” or emotional extra-mile moment Score: 👌 Half Pickle L – Luxury & Little Touches ✨ ✅ Robes, slippers, heated towel rack, rain shower, quality towels ❌ Minimal welcome gifts, no pillow menu or minibar perks Score: 👌 Half Pickle E – Experience 🌄 ✅ Beautiful villa setting, terrace views, pool & gym, peaceful luxury vibe ❌ Outside the city (taxi needed); no spa or rooftop bar, dull breakfast with paid extras Score: 👌 Half Pickle 🏆 Final Score: 3.5 out of 6 Pickles 🥒🥒🥒👌 A refined countryside escape with space, silence, and style — just don’t expect the pickle jar to be overflowing with surprise extras. 📌 PICKLE Scoring Explained Each stay is rated across Price, Infrastructure, Comfort, Kindness, Luxury, and Experience. 80%+ pass metrics = Full Pickle 🥒 50–79% = Half Pickle 👌 <50% = No Pickle ❌ Maximum score = 6 pickles (a rare Purple Pickle 💜🥒).

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“Outdated”

Beautiful location outside Florence with great views over the town. There is a narrow road to the hotel with one car at a time driving space. One has to be a very good driver to manage all the hassle involved (reversing, driving very close to the walls, etc). Our room was large but in poor conditio… more

Beautiful location outside Florence with great views over the town. There is a narrow road to the hotel with one car at a time driving space. One has to be a very good driver to manage all the hassle involved (reversing, driving very close to the walls, etc). Our room was large but in poor condition: the AC was making a terrible noise, the toilet's water tank kept jamming, there were cracks in the walls, the furniture was worn out, the walls were dirty and badly needing some paint. There is zero sound proof, one can,at all times,hear what the neighbours are doing. Our room had no hair dryer, no iron or ironing table, etc. We had to keep asking for basic stuff during our stay, luckily the staff were very attentive and kind. Early morning there is a laundry collection/delivery truck and if your room is on that side of the hotel, you will jump off the bed thinking the building is collapsing...The trolleys make a scary noise when dragged along the uneven pavement. It is obvious this hotel was a gem at some point in time but now is just a shadow of what it used to be: the chandeliers have been replaced by tacky oversized paper looking lamps, the classic paintings have been replaced by some tastless/ disturbing modern art, the boss constantly walks around with arrogance and desgust on his face. He doesn't bother to smile or greet the guests and most mornings he sits alone in the breakfast area at the biggest table available...The so called spa is a tiny depressing room in the basement which one can reach by passing through the tiny gym...(and the other way around if one enters from the pool area). The highlight of our experience was the staff: the ones working hard to keep the place together. 10 points to the breakfast staff, 10 points to the cleaners and 10 points to the caretakers around the pool and green areas. They have done their utmost to make us feel comfortable and welcome. They've even offered a complimentary glass of juice to my niece when they noticed she felt sick after being in the swimming pool.

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