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Il Salviatino, situated within 12 hectares of centuries-old gardens with sweeping views of Florence’s iconic Duomo, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection, joining the world’s largest independent hotel brand’s most prestigious tier reserved for truly iconic luxury properties.
The partnership reinforces Il Salviatino’s positioning as one of Florence’s premier independent luxury destinations, offering the family-owned retreat global visibility whilst maintaining the distinctive character and personalised service that defines the property. Through Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Il Salviatino increases access to a worldwide network of luxury travellers and travel advisors.
Alessandra Rovati Vitali, Owner and Creative Director of Il Salviatino, comments: “Il Salviatino has always been more than a hotel – it’s a home where guests become part of our extended family. Joining Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection is a wonderful recognition of our dedication to preserving this Renaissance villa’s heritage, whilst creating deeply personal experiences through thoughtful design, authentic Italian hospitality and world-class wellness. We look forward to welcoming Preferred’s global community of guests to experience Il Salviatino as we do – as a place of beauty, restoration and connection.”
Set in the countryside of Fiesole, just moments from Florence’s vibrant city centre yet elevated on the Tuscan hillside, Il Salviatino seamlessly blends 15th-century Renaissance heritage with contemporary luxury across 39 individually designed rooms and suites. Each accommodation has been personally curated by Alessandra Rovati Vitali including the penthouse Ojetti Suite with private terrace and glass-floor lounge overlooking the dramatic staircase below, the Greenhouse Suite, a two-bedroom retreat with floor-to-ceiling glass walls immersing guests in the villa’s gardens; and the Duomo View Suites offering refined interiors with Florentine brocade fabrics and unparalleled Florence vistas. Interconnecting accommodations welcome multi-generational families, with additional family-friendly suites launching in 2026, whilst commissioned pieces throughout highlight Italian artisanship, from Tuscan pearwood wardrobes to Pierre Gonalon’s King Sun Murano chandeliers.
The property has established itself as Florence’s premier destination for celebrations and milestone moments, from intimate weddings to exclusive property buyouts. Alessandra’s event curation expertise extends through Tearose Weddings & Events, the luxury brand she founded specialising in floral arrangements, set design, and bespoke celebrations with her signature “natural chic” style characterised by elegant warmth and harmonious contrasts. Versatile spaces including the historic Orangerie Sala Affresco, the Giardino all’Italiana accommodating up to 250 guests, and panoramic terrace overlooking the Duomo provide stunning backdrops for gatherings of all sizes. Culinary excellence defines the experience through da Giacomo al Salviatino, sister restaurant to the legendary Giacomo Milano, where seasonal cuisine crafted from the property’s permaculture gardens, including Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Third Paradise land art installation, is served with sweeping Florence views. Wellness offerings shine through the Aquae Vitali Spa, housed within the villa’s original 300-square-metre greenhouse, featuring advanced treatments with Augustinus Bader and Santa Maria Novella products alongside comprehensive facilities including infrared sauna, hammam, vichy showers and ice bath, with bespoke programmes, cacao ceremonies and crystal healing rituals reflecting the property’s holistic approach to restoration.
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