Art Hotel Villa Agape - Place Of Charme - Florence

The gardens & the countryside. Warm, family atmosphere. The nuns were very friendly & hospitable.

The fact that guests had to be back before 10:30 at night.

Clean hotel, and high quality food selection!!!

Nice size reasonable value hotel with an awesome location adjacent to Piazza della Signoria. Impeccably clean venue room with an EXCEPTIONALly comfortable bed and functional bathroom. Had modern central heating, a personal safe and flat-screen television. Nice pool, parking outside. Not to mention good wifi!

Lovely setting overlooking Florence. Beautiful gardens. Easy bus trip to city centre.

Staff don't speak english but we were able to cope.

We did not realise this was a guest house run by nuns who kindly suggested a curfew of 10.30 in the evening - we requested a later arrival time which was fine. Despite a language barrier they were helpful and welcoming. The grounds were stunning and the views of the countryside and views of Florence were beautiful. It's a 30 minute walk to Ponte Vecchio (all down hill) offering more amazing views.

The accessibility to Florence via the shuttle service was invaluable, nice for stress-free travel while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere at the hotel. The beautifully maintained gardens were a highlight, while the staff demonstrated really good professionalism and attentiveness throughout my stay. The breakfast offered a broad array of options including freshly baked pastries and high-quality coffee, which significantly enhanced the start of my day.

The lead nun was amazing! We joked with another guest that she was like MacGyver! The food was very nice. The gardens were amazing and we enjoyed them very much. If you are going to Florence to tour, you will find this a bit out of the way (but can easily take a bus to town, etc.) If you are looking for a place to get away from the city, this is a lovely choice.

We took dinner without asking the price and were shocked that it cost 25 euro each! It was a good dinner, but we were travelling a bit on a budget and this came as a big surprise.

Very clean and well kept monastery

Lack of air-conditioning and 24x7 front desk

I recently enjoyed a three-night stay while exploring the beautiful attractions of Florence. The stunning gardens were a highlight, offering a serene spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The shuttle service. Breakfast had a vast selection, especially the freshly squeezed juices, which started my days off right.

The villa sits on a beautiful piece of land not too far from Piazza Michelangelo. It overlooks the city. This made travelling in Florence easy for us. We parked the car at the Piazza and saw Florence on sightseeing buses and by foot. The value for this villa was good. Staying here was a different experience for us.

You can't be in a hurry, and you shouldn't expect the typical amenities of a hotel. Breakfast was very modest. So were the beds.

Stay here if you want something a bit different-all the photos are accurate,the grounds are gorgeous,the nuns are great,very business-like but friendly.The evening meal is a fab 4-5 courses with wine,water and bread,but probably not ideal if you are fussy/ allergic / veggie as there is no choice-to give you an idea we had soup/salad/chicken in lemon sauce with roasties and veg/ice cream and then a fruit bowl.So nice we booked for the second night and that was even better.One meal for 2 costs about 50 euros,and we were so stuffed we could barely make it to the loggia on the 2nd floor to watch the sun set.Bliss.

We love the ambience of the place.The serenity,the 'old' feel of the villa and the garden. The nuns who run the place give a 'Sound Of Music' touch to the whole experience. Ample parking. You can park your car at Piazza Michelangelo which is 5 mins away and take a bus to the city. Saves the hassle of driving and parking in the city. The sisters don't speak English,however some of the kitchen staff do. I would definitely stay there again.

The sisters don't speak English,therefore communication was a bit difficult. The internet access was on an hourly basis,using access cards that the sisters hand out. You can get a few access cards, but it's not very convenient. In summer,when the sun stays out till late, it's a shame that you have to be in by 10pm. :)

All the details, none of the fluff

What a magical getaway! Nestled in the hills, this gem offers amazing views and a tranquil atmosphere. The breakfast buffet was good, with plenty of choices, and the shuttle service made city excursions easy. A big thank you to the staff for their warm hospitality. I can't wait to return!

Very unusual atmosphere, quite location. Bed sheets with embroidery. Very friendly nuns.

-Strangely, nobody in reviews mentioned about very thin walls (you hear everything from the next room, toilet flush and shower as if in your own room) and an alarm system which is switched on at night and then you cannot open/close the window. Maybe that is not in all rooms. Better to book this hotel when you have a car, since buses go very seldom after 8-9 pm.

A very beautiful and very big garden, fills like a real countryside, but not far from Florence. Would like to stay there longer!

Quit a strict ladies (sisters) - always forced us to keep the discipline! (without any word in english!). But that was even nice.

The charming gardens and elegant decorations. The accessibility of the shuttles was a delight, great to explore Florence without the hassle of parking.

More seating options in common areas would be nice.