Villa Pitiana

The Villa Pitiana hotel is 430 metres above sea level. The imposing building separates the last Valdarno olive trees from the Vallombrosa ancient forest. It is just 30 minutes from Florence and 40 minutes from Siena and the Chianti area. The centre of Donnini, with its bars, clubs, bus station and shopping opportunities, is about a 10-minute walk away. The airports of Florence and Pisa are about 60 and 150 km away, respectively.

This charming family-friendly hotel offers 65 unique and fully refurnished rooms and an excellent restaurant. The striking cloister and the cosy large conference halls (useful also for meetings and conventions) gives the hotel its originality. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services. The hotel offers different services: a hotel safe, lift access, a TV lounge, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services, and bicycle hire. Guests can also eat and drink in the cafe and bar, while those arriving by car can leave their vehicle in the hotel car park.

The rooms are very spacious, furnished in classical Florentine style and equipped with all modern comforts such as satellite TV, air conditioning, a direct dial telephone, large desk, minibar and safe. Guests enjoy the comfort of a double or king-size bed. Each room also has an en suite bathroom with a shower or bathtub and a hairdryer. Further in-room amenities include Internet access, a washing machine, ironing set, central heating, and either a balcony or terrace. The kitchen comes with a fridge and cooker.

The hotel has a very pleasant and large outdoor pool with children's swimming area, where guests can enjoy the amazing and breathtaking views over the hills of the Valdarno area. In the garden and in the park around the hotel it is possible to relax enjoying a drink in complete tranquillity and privacy. Sun loungers and parasols are laid out on the sun terrace ready for use, while guests can also enjoy a massage, play table tennis, or go horse riding or biking.

The beautiful Villa Pitiana restaurant offers a wide range of services, such as a business lunch, coffee breaks and gala dinners. At night it is possible to have a dinner of typical Tuscan cuisine accompanied by soft music in the background. A breakfast buffet is served while dinner is available a la carte.

Leave the motorway A1 at Incisa and take the normal road towards Firenze (S. 69). Find first Leccio, S. Clemente and then S. Ellero, which is about 10 km away from Incisa, turn right and drive up to Donnini. The hotel lies 1 km past Donnini on the way to Tosi.