The former monastery built in the 15th century, is now an uber luxurious Orient Express hotel nestled on a hilltop amid lush trees, which allows unparalleled views of the vibrant city of Florence.

Every detail of the hotel was pure perfection; from the unmatched luxury and the superb alfresco dining to the warmer-than-your-grandmother service and exquisite architecture, your stay here will be equivalent to excellence.

The 46-guestrooms are exquisitly decorated with antique pieces that represent the history of the architecture, also the bathrooms are enormous with double vanities, shower, deep soaking tub. My favorite room was the hidden Junior Suite in the mountain, which offers the best view hands down.

Photographs courtesy of the property.