Majestically sitting on the banks of the Arno River, in the heart of Chianti-Rufina wine region, Villa La Massa is just a few minutes driving away from Florence’s city center. This five-star Hotel – an architectural gem of the Medicean era – feels a world away, an oasis of peace and serenity immersed in a 25-acre park. The Tuscan countryside extends all around as far as the eye can see; olive trees, vineyards, and cypresses fill the landscape with their unique colors and scents. A member of The Leading Hotels of The World, Villa La Massa has been part of Villa d’Este Group since 1998. Villa La Massa features 51 rooms, each distinct and uniquely designed, and divided into 5 classical Tuscan-style buildings: Noble Villa, The Mill, Il Villino, Casa Colonica and La Limonaia (completely renewed and launched in 2019). The elegant restaurant, Il Verrocchio, is the only one in Florence with a magnificent terrace overlooking the Arno river; it offers dishes from the Italian and Tuscan tradition paired with exceptional wines. Overlooking the pool area is L’Oliveto bistrot, a new culinary offering for Villa La Massa, complementing the refined ambiance of the famed Il Verrocchio restaurant. Named after surrounding olive trees, which are used to produce the hotel’s own olive oil, L’Oliveto occupies a former barn, which has been lovingly restored to offer relaxed Tuscan and Italian dining. It is the perfect place for Tuscan and Italian dishes, light snacks and a cool drink while basking under the sun by our brand new swimming pool. Situated in the Noble Villa, the Medicean Bar offers a wide selection of “grappe” (Italian eau-de-vie), whiskeys, brandies, and cocktails. With its 19th-century frescoed ceilings, it is the ideal place for sipping an aperitif or one of the signature cocktails prepared with the exclusive liqueurs by Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. Total relaxation is ensured at the Arno SPA: Turkish bath, sauna, Roman pool with hydro-massage, sensory showers, 2 SPA suites for massages and facials. For the more active guests: outdoor heated pool, gym equipment and outdoor space for yoga, floor exercises and jogging tracks.