The Le Viste is a brow-furrower of a hotel (more like a very large Guest House, actually), and it is probably worth knowing what to expect if you are thinking of giving it a go. It’s positioned to achieve a spectacular view overlooking Florence, although it is actually about 10 minutes away from the edge of some fairly ordinary Florentine... More

We visited Tenuta Le Viste in June 2011 for four days and it was a fantastic experience. Alexandra, the owner, looked after us above and beyond what she needed to. We paid for the Michaelangelo Gold experience which also included dinner at the hotel and at nearby Michelin star restaurant La Tenda Rossa. The whole hotel was beautiful and the... More

Awakening with a soothing chorus sound of birds just before the dawn breaks. Soon the sun rises. You open the window and that scent of fresh and sweet air softly surrounds your whole body. You take a deep breath. The smell of the air is that of Firenze but it is more than that. It is the smell of Tenuta... More

A truly beautiful, postcard location . The Villa is well appointed and the grounds are beautiful with magnificent views of Florence from this hilltop retreat. The staff were friendly and the food was above average. This Villa is well out of Florence so a car rental is required unless you want to rely on cabs which can be expensive. Driving... More

My husband and I felt very spoiled by staying in such a great place. The charm of Tenuta Le Viste was everything we wanted. A small quiet Tuscan Villa on the hills near Florence. The rooms were extremely clean and very elegant. They had thought of everything from cotton swobs to a scale in the bathroom...Nothing was left out. The... More

Alexandra Ern and her husband (chef) provided the 6 of us with the most memorable experience of all our travels in Italy. The villa was more beautiful than we expected and Alberto provides a marvelous dining experience. The olive grove and vineyards and the view of Florence from the terrace make this spot truely a lovely Tuscan vacation. Peace and... More

My husband and I just returned from a three week trip to Italy. It is our sixth time traveling to this beautiful country. We had reserved a room at La Tenuta Le Viste for four nights. Our expections were high and we must say the place exceeded them all. We stayed in Michael Angelo room. Very spacious. Immense bathroom. The... More