Description: Villa La Massa (a stones throw from sister property Villa d'Este) is situated to the south of Florence, only a few kms from the exit "Firenze sud" of the A1 motorway. Two Villas, dating back to the days of the Medici (16th century): the Noble Villa (Villa Nobile), the Old Mill (Vecchio Mulino) and the more recent little Villa (Villino) are the highlights of Villa La Massa which, from an ancient dwelling of the aristocracy, was turned into a hotel in 1950. The hotel offers its guests 35 rooms, all different from one another, and all recently refurbished in the traditional Florentine style. At your disposal there is a shuttle to take you, 7 days a week and free of charge, from the hotel into Florence, dropping off close to Ponte Vecchio. Facilities include: Swimming pool, beauty and fitness centre, onsite dining and two bars. There are activities to enjoy within the area such as cycling, nearby tennis and a nearby horse riding school.

Rooms: Two Villas, dating back to the days of the Medici (16th century): the Noble Villa (Villa Nobile), the Old Mill (Vecchio Mulino) and the more recent little Villa (Villino) are the highlights of Villa La Massa which, from an ancient dwelling of the aristocracy, was turned into a hotel in 1950.

35 Guest rooms:
All different from one another, and all recently refurbished in the traditional Florentine style. The spacious and airy rooms are decorated with antique furniture, fabrics woven at the historic Florentine textile mills, wrought iron and woodwork from the famous old-time Florence cabinet makers. Bathrooms and their fittings are done in a style reflecting the atmosphere of times gone and are fitted with Carrara marble. Most have windows framing the beautiful Tuscan landscape.  

Double Deluxe
Located in each of the 3 main buildings, these rooms overlook either the Arno river or the gardens. All have bathrooms with daylight. Some are decorated with canopy beds with wrought iron bedsteads. The average size for this category of rooms goes from 31 to 35 sq m or 333 ft to 377 sq ft.

Junior Suites
Located in each of the three buildings, the junior suites overlook the Arno river and/or the gardens and have bathrooms with daylight. The average size goes from 35 to 38 sq m or 377 to 409 square feet.

Suite  
Overlooking the Arno river and the gardens, all suites have bathrooms with daylight. The average size ranges from 40 to 45 sq m or 430 to 485 square feet.

Terrace Suite
Located in the ancient Oil Mill, this category of Suite includes a terrace overlooking the Arno river and the surrounding hills. The size of these rooms varies from 45 to 55 sq m or 485 to 592 square feet.

Bathrooms
They are spacious, luminous and decorated with marbles inspired by the green shades of the olive leaves and the earthy yellow of Siena. All the fittings were created specifically for the hotel. Each bathroom is supplied with double washbasins, WC, bidet, a power shower and deep soaking tub.

Standard Amenities:

- Bathroom set in 100% Egyptian cotton
- Two bathrobes in 100% Egyptian cotton
- Two pairs of slippers
- Linen sheets
- Blankets in 100% wool
- Bathroom courtesies
- Chambermaid service twice a day
- Hairdryer
- Fridge-bar
- Safe
- Satellite TV
- Anti allergy pillows at disposal
- Free shoe-polish service during the night
- International electric plugs
- Cable radio
- Internet access
- Daily newspapers
- Air conditioning

At your disposal:

- Computer
- Fax
- No smoking rooms

- Cots and a third bed may be requested at an additional charge.
- Dogs are welcome and, on request, a "bed" will be supplied for them.
- All rooms are equipped with security systems according to present standard regulations.

Dining:

il verrocchio
the medicean bar & pool bar
the cellar

Menus include both Tuscan regional specialities and Mediterranean specialities.
The sommeliers have chosen up to 250 labels among those best representing the Italian wine culture, with a special focus on Tuscan wines. Attention is focused on the use of organic products and all the foodstuffs purchased are of absolute prime quality.

Facilities and Services:

Pool  
Villa La Massa has a heated swimming pool, exclusively for guests, surrounded by lawns fitted with lounges for sunbathing indulgence. In summer the Pool Bar offers an ideal menu for light lunches beside the pool. The swimming pool is open every day during the summer months.

Children
Villa La Massa represents a focal point for families who wish to spend their holidays in Florence and Tuscany. The younger guests of the hotel are given a gift on their arrival as a sign of welcome. Before going to bed at night, milk and biscuits, mini bathrobes, children's shampoo and toothpaste are all put at disposal of the little clients on request.

Outside activities
Possibility of bike riding, horseback riding and tennis

Indoor activities
The hotel staff will be happy to provide the children with drawing paper and box games.

Babysitting
Qualified babysitters are available on request with a minimum of 12 hours notice.

Fitness Centre
The brand new fitness centre is located in the Noble Villa. Equipped with state of the art exercise machines and audio/visual, it has also a treatment room in which we offer a wide selection of massages: deep tissue, relaxation, lynphodrainage, aromatherapy and reflexology. Manicures, pedicures and waxing may also be arranged.

Horse Riding
A stone's throw from the hotel there is a riding school where it is possible to go horseback riding accompanied by a trainer.

Tennis
Just a short walking distance from the hotel there is a tennis club with 16 red clay courts.

Jogging
It is possible to go jogging in the hotel park, where there are delightful paths along the Arno, immersed in an atmosphere of peace enhanced by the scent of olive trees and the charm of nature all around.

Mountain Bikes
Available to go on lovely excursions to discover the many delights of the surrounding countryside. The reception staff will provide you with the bikes and give you any information you require to discover the most interesting routes.

Golf
Apart from the historical Golf dell'Ugolino (8 km form the Hotel), the Poggio dei Medici and Le Pavoniere are great golf courses (18 holes).

For those guests seeking to incorporate sporting activities into their holiday, Villa La Massa offers a variety of options for your consideration.

Beauty Centre  
The brand new fitness centre is located in the Noble Villa. Equipped with state of the art exercise machines and audio/visual, it has also a treatment room in which they offer a wide selection of massages: Deep tissue, relaxation, lynphodrainage, aromatherapy and reflexology. Manicures, pedicures and waxing may also be arranged. During the summer time enjoy the tranquillity of Tuscany’s countryside and indulge yourself by experiencing a massage under the garden gazebo.

Please reserve your appointment in advance.

Sports
- Outdoor heated swimming-pool (May through September)
- Golf
- Horseback riding centre 3 miles away
- The “Match-Ball” tennis club, only a half mile away (16 clay and hard courts)
- Complimentary mountain-bikes

Shuttle Service
Villa La Massa offers complimentary shuttle service to the Ponte Vecchio downtown. This free service is available seven days a week.