Il Salviatino,Italy

Housed in a 15th-century villa near Florence and set in 11 acres of Tuscan gardens, this luxury hotel features 19th-century frescoes, marble fireplaces and ancient mosaics. A tomb has been converted into a bath in one of the suites.

Opened September

Owner Marcello Pigozzo

General manager Simone Giorgi

Executive chef Saverio Sbaragli

Designer Luciano Columbo

Bedrooms 61

Facilities include a restored library, historic Italian garden, a day spa, swimming pools and fitness centre, as well as a bar and the Grappolo restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine on the terrace and in the garden.

Prices from €662 (£571)

Address Via del Salviatino 21, Firenze 50137, Italy

Telephone 00 39 0550 150201

Websitewww.salviatino.com