Fascinating 16th century Medicean dwelling on the outskirts of Firenze (6 Km. from the city center). Recently restored according to the Tuscan and Florentine style traditions, adding new luster to the splendid old mansion. The complex situated on the banks of the Arno River consists of three villas, the Noble Villa, the Old Mill and the Villino. The hotel offers 37 guest rooms (13 suites) all different from one another and filled with antique furniture. All rooms have a marble bathroom, air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, direct dial telephone and Wi-Fi internet access. Since the hotel was turned into a luxury hotel in 1948, many famous guests have enjoyed a stay at Villa la Massa: Clark Gable, Winston Churchill, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton - just to name a few. More recently, David Bowie and Iman held their wedding at the Villa. Managed by Villa d'Este Hotels.

After spending 25 years at Villa D'Este, Executive Chef Andrea Quagliarella now presides over the cooking at Villa La Massa. The Verrocchio Restaurant consists of an indoor dining-hall beneath a vaulted ceiling supported by two ancient stone columns, and a terrace overlooking the Arno with a view onto the famous Rufina hills. The menus propose a choice of both national and regional dishes, prepared with the talent and care with the Chefs specialties. The Medicean Bar & Pool Bar: Situated in the Noble Villa, in two rooms decorated with mid-19thth century frescos - the Medicean Bar offers a wide selection of grappe, whiskies, brandies and cocktails. The Pool Bar offers a selection of light snacks for informal lunches and is open during the summer months conveniently located near the swimming-pool with a view of the Arno River.