Villa Vignamaggio Review

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Villa Vignamaggio

  • Address: Via Petriolo 5 , Località Vicchiomaggio, 50022
  • Phone: 055/854661
  • www.vignamaggio.com
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.7/5

Fodor's Review:

Reputed to be the birthplace of the woman made famous by Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Villa Vignamaggio has origins in the 14th century. This historic estate, which includes the main building and two small cottages, is surrounded by manicured classical Italian gardens. Some rooms have exposed beams, whereas others have the genuine ancient plaster walls that faux-paint treatments attempt to replicate. The villa also produces some very fine wines; ask about tastings at the reception desk. Fodors.com users report that the villa is in a "good location for day trips in northern Tuscany." A minimum stay of two nights is required. Pros: Unbeatable views, informative wine tastings. Cons: No elevator to third floor, the staff seems less than attentive.

  • Hotel Details: 3 rooms, 4 suites, 13 apartments, 2 cottages
  • In-room: kitchen (some).
  • In-hotel: tennis court, pools, laundry service, Internet terminal, some pets allowed.
  • Rate includes: Full breakfast
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed mid-Nov.-mid-Mar.
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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Pia from New York on 2/4/07
I have stayed here twice and love it. Good location for day trips in northern Tuscany. Rooms are lovely and the grounds are stunning.

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by skg2158 from New Jersey on 12/11/06
I was so happy with my stay here- was with two friends and we got one of the efficiency suites which overlooked the rolling tuscan hills through a beautiful half circle window. I really don't know where to begin in terms of describing how much I loved this place. It's a little more country than say a Ritz Carlton, but it is definitely one of the nicest hotels I have visited in Europe. The surroundings are unbeatable- sitting by the very quiet pool, overlooking the countryside and drinking some of their chianti is an experience not to be missed. We also signed up for one of their wine tours which was not only very informative, but fun with great cheese and prosciutto to finish off the tasting. And the only reason I gave them a four for service, was to save it for hotels like the Ritz or Four Seasons, otherwise the people couldn't have been warmer to us. Just watch Much Ado about nothing or check out their website to see how beautiful it really is. You definitely need a car though- we went to Florence first and rented a car on our way out of the city, headed onto Siena and dropped it in Rome. Great way to see Tuscany.

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 5.0
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