FOUR SEASONS HOTEL FIRENZE
Borgo Pinti, 99
ph. +39 055 2626450
We’re in the green oasis of the Gherardesca Garden, belonging to the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Renowned since the 15th century as one of Florence’s most beautiful gardens, this is a place of majestic trees and antique statues, and also boasts an elegant swimming pool, open to guests of the exclusive urban resort and visitors who book treatments in its spa.

THE SOCIAL HUB FIRENZE
Viale Spartaco Lavagnini, 70-72
ph. +39 055 0621855
Formerly The Student Hotel, now The Social Hub. The mood remains that of the well-known hotel chain present all over Europe: this is not just a hotel, but a meeting place that combines co-living and co-working. On its stunning rooftop terrace with views of the dome (open to the public), there’s a pool for hotel guests, the perfect place for an aperitif with snacks at sunset.

VILLA CORA
Viale Machiavelli, 18
ph. +39 055 228790
Another ancient garden, this time surrounding the 19th-century Villa Cora, an elegant hotel in the hills just outside the historic centre, whose guests can enjoy relaxing in the large open-air pool (heated year round) in the shade of regal yews and holm oaks. It’s overlooked by the Santa Garden Cocktail Club, open to non-residents, as are Restaurant Le Bistrot and Le Bar Long inside the villa.

VILLA SAN MICHELE, A BELMOND HOTEL
Via Doccia, 4 – Fiesole
ph. +39 055 5678200
Imagine staying in a former medieval monastery set in the Fiesole hills, surrounded by terraced gardens, admiring breathtaking views of Florence and the Chianti region from a magnificent heated pool. To do all this, just choose Villa San Michele, one of the gems of the Belmond Hotel group.

RELAIS VILLA OLMO
Via Imprunetana per Tavarnuzze 19 – Impruneta (FI)
ph. +39 055 2311311
A little way outside Florence in the Impruneta countryside stands the Relais Villa Olmo boutique hotel; its scenic pool is surrounded by olive trees and open to non-residents, who can book entry to the pool along with delicious lunches.