Villa La Massa

Villa La Massa is a dream come true. An absolute jewel just outside the chaos of Florence. We booked a room and were upgraded on arrival, then upgraded again when we asked for a room with more air conditioning power (bloody Americans). They obliged and we got the most gorgeous suite we have recently seen. Breakfast superb - some of the best coffee in Italy was served in the morning. Very accommodating staff - Maria and Ilaria (sp?) went out of their way to help us with our early morning departure and a shuttle into the city daily. Restaurant was superb - live piano music and a wood fireplace added to the touches that make this truly five star. You won’t regret this spot - it will now become our go to for Florence in the future.

This was the most spectacular stay of our entire Italian vacay! The service is exceptional and genuinely friendly. Rooms are spacious and perfectly appointed. And the food!! What can be said about the food except you’ll definitely want more, or at least to enjoy that caliber at every meal of your life. Enjoy lunch outdoors by the pool. And don’t miss exploring the magnificent grounds and gardens! We’ve stayed at other 6-star hotels in other countries but few can compare with La Massa.

My husband and I went to celebrate our 50th anniversary. The location is beautiful and the staff, very friendly and accommodating. It is in the countryside along the Arno River which is so very peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed having cocktails on the patio, listening to music and enjoying the view. They also have a shuttle service available to Florence with the drop off right near Ponte de Vecchio which is nice if you choose to venture in to town. I highly recommend this countryside retreat.

We recently visited Villa La Massa for a chilled long weekend prior to our wedding. The hotel and spa is incredible and we cannot recommend it enough. The staff in particular are a credit to the hotel. We loved our stay and will be back as soon as we can.

Villa la Massa is a hidden gem of an hotel just outside Florence. We had some initial reservations about the location, as we thought it might be too hot as it is not in the hills, but this was totally incorrect. There is a nice breeze off the Arno in the mornings. The location is extremely practical, within easy reach of Florence, and the main roads to Tuscany. It feels like you are on a country estate, while actually being handy to everything you would like to do. As mentioned in previous reviews we enjoyed sightseeing in the morning and then returning to the excellent pool area in the afternoon. The courtyard area for drinks was charming and both the casual and formal restaurants were excellent. The hotel also organised a casual dinner for us in the courtyard one evening which was lovely, and would be very helpful if you had young children. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a suite, and this was immaculately presented, and the bed was among the best we have experienced. We would strongly recommend.