LA SELVA

The La Selva Hotel is born on the structure of an ancient convent, place on one hill dipped in the green of a fantastic tuscan view.
You will find a relaxed atmosphere of serenity, acceptance and gentility, for a stay in a modern hotel, voted to the well-being of its customers.
On the hills of Florence, at 16 km from the historic center, immersed in an extraordinary landscape consisting of heights covered by green forests crowned with very ancient towns and impressive castles, Hotel La Selva offers a modern facility inspired on the principles of bioarchitecture.
Elegant rooms, superior comforts, bio-restaurant, for a truly rejuvenating stay.

Located on the hills, Hotel La Selva distinguishes itself as one of the 3-star hotels in Florence that have opted to incorporate during its remodeling the principles of bioarchitecture (using chemical-free stucco, water varnishes, natural surfaces, lighting sensors and regulators to reduce consumption of electricity and water, and natural wastewater disposal (phytodepuration), etc.) making it a true eco-hotel perfectly integrated to the wonderful setting provided by the Tuscan hills.
Rooms are decorated in modern style and are sober and minimalist doing justice to the bio-hotel philosophy and are particularly inviting thanks to the friendly atmosphere and the many services offered.
The reception is always open (24h), you can park your car in the very convenient free parking of the hotel, find an elegant an comfortable hall and bar (available from 7am to 12pm even for small snacks) with comfy sofas, ideal to plan a visit to Florence or to relax in after a day discovering the hills.
The continental breakfast is served as a generous buffet in the breakfast room.
The staff is courteous and professional and always ready to provide you with tourist info regarding Florence and surrounding areas, and also to book visits and guided excursions.


Hotel La Selva is unique for a 3-star hotel in Florence and surrounding area since it adheres to eco-hotel principles and offers a cuisine that uses organic products with high biodynamic value (the menu describes the properties of the ingredients used in the recipes!).
Meals ar served in the refined Ristorante Piescano which offers guests dishes and flavors that are typical of Florence and theTuscan hills.
The elegant simplicity of the rooms exude the very friendly atmosphere typical of Hotel La Selva, as well you can enjoy the authentic flavor of wines and organic oils selected by the chef adding that extra touch to the culinary experience.
The beautiful setting provided by the Tuscan hills, the proximity to Florence, Prato, and Mugello and to many other places of great natural interest, make Hotel La Selva the perfect place to hold a convention or a press conference.
This could also be the ideal place to launch a new product or present a new line since the hotel has very spacious meeting rooms available for this purpose.
The coffee break, buffet and breakfast catering provided by the delightful restaurant of the hotel are a bonus to a working day and go a long way in making your event successful.

A quiet and beautiful landscape are the trademark of the 32 rooms of Hotel La Selva.
Rooms are spacious and bright and are available as twin, double, and triple, with the best comforts that a 3-star hotel of Florence located on the hills can offer, to make your leisure or business stay the best experience ever.

The minimalist and elegant decor done in light wood with soft colored accessories, creates the relaxing atmosphere that prevails throughout the entire hotel.
Some rooms are reserved for non-smokers, and some come with charming balconies, complete with wicker furniture, from which to enjoy the natural and serene beauty of the surrounding area.
TV, telephone, private bathroom with shower, contribute to the comfort of the rooms.

HOW TO REACH US:
By plane:
Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci is 19 km from Hotel La Selva.
Take the bus shuttle for Stazione S.M.N.
of Florence, from here continue with the bus for Barberino del Mugello (via Calenzano).
Get off at Pontenuovo, Hotel La Selva is at 200 meters from the stop.
By train:
From Stazione S.M.N.
of Florence (20 km) continue with the bus to Barberino del Mugello (via Calenzano).
Get off at Pontenuovo, Hotel La Selva is at 200 meters from the stop.
By car:
Coming from the north, from Highway A1 Bologna – Florence, exit at Barberino del Mugello and continue towards Calenzano.
After 10 km you will see Hotel La Selva on your left.
You will have arrived.
Coming from the south, from Highway A1 Florence – Bologna, exit at Calenzano.
After the toll booth, turn right and follow directions for Barberino del Mugello.
From any direction take highway A1 Bologna – Florence and exit at Calenzano.
After the toll booth turn right and follow directions for Barberino del Mugello, after 10 km you will see Hotel La Selva on your right.
You will have arrived.


Location:
At 12 km from Barberino di Mugello, Hotel La Selva enjoys the best location for a hotel in Calenzano: immersed in the quiet of the of Mugello forest and close to the main roads that from Calenzano and the hotel go to Barberino di Mugello (10 minutes) and to Florence (half hour).
Hotel La Selva is the ideal hotel for a holiday spent discovering the pristine nature of the area and to see the Grand Prix (car and motorcycle) which takes place at the very famous International Autodromo of Mugello (Circuit), only a quarter of an hour from the hotel, at Barberino di Mugello.
Hotel La Selva is the perfect place when compared to other hotels in Calenzano to get to the many artisan shops of Prato.
On the hills just outside Florence, on the road to the heart of Mugello at Barberino, Hotel La Selva enjoys an interesting location for a 3-star hotel between Florence and Mugello: immersed in the midst of holm oak and beech forest, in a quiet natural setting, at only 16 km from Florence, 12 from Prato, 15 from Lago di Bilancino and 35 from Pistoia.
The hotel is located in a perfect location from which to explore the historic center of Florence and its surrounding area.
Discover Prato, a place that straddles history and modern times, the Mugello with the Medici castles, chestnut forests (famous Marradi chestnut cream), pristine nature, and traditional cuisine.


Florence...
From Hotel La Selva a half-hour ride gets you to the historic Heart of Florence to visit the famous museums and landmarks: the Duomo with the Cupola by Brunelleschi and the bell tower by Giotto, the masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael and Leonardo, the Galleria degli Uffizi, the gorgeous Medici Chapel in the San Lorenzo Church, and a supreme work by Michelangelo - the statue of David conserved in the Galleria dell‘Accademia; among the squares and streets Piazza della Signoria and Piazza Santa Croce, Via Tornabuoni and Via dei Calzatoli, to finally arrive at the spectacular Ponte Vecchio to experience a sense of times gone by and to do some shopping among the many artisan shops and trendy Italian and International boutiques.
Prato, Siena and surrounding area...
Prato, at 20 minutes from Hotel Selva can be a very interesting historical excursion that starts in the middle ages with Castello dell‘Imperatore, the Romanic Cattedrale di Santo Stefano, the city Duomo and the stunning Palazzo Pretorio, continuing with the Renaissance with the splendid Church of Santa Maria delle Carceri.
The 17th century and Neoclassic style are embodied by the Fontana del Bacchino (Small Bacchus fountain) and the Metastasio Theater, and the avant guard period is represented by the “Luigi Pecci” Center of Contemporary Art, an international reference point for today's modern artistic trends.
In the nearby areas, at 35 km from bio-hotel La Selva, in the heart of the gorgeous Tuscan hills, you will find the famous towns of Poggio a Caiano and Carmignano, very loved by Lorenzo and Ferdinand Medici who built here their beautiful country homes.
Don't miss visiting the gently sloping hills of San Gimignano, towards Siena, that produce the prestigious Chianti DOCG and the excellent IGP extra-virgin olive oil that can be bought directly from the hotel.
The Mugello...
The mountains behind Florence go up and beyond to the Emilia Romagna region and then reappear as Tuscan hills all the way to the city, conforming the Mugello area, a place of pristine nature and not many inhabitants, and where one can make out from among the thick holm oak, beech, and chestnut forest, ancient villages and Renaissance villas.
Hotel La Selva is part of this special landscape, among the cities of Calenzano, on the slopes of the forest-covered Monte Morello, crossed by brooks and the bare and chalky hills of Calvana, and Barberino del Mugello, near Bilancino Lake, and by towns such as San Piero a Sieve, Scarperia, Borgo San Lorenzo, from which start many of the trails perfect for exiting trekking outings in the midst of the woods, and where you can go on great expeditions on horseback or bicycle.
A little further away, at about fifty kilometers from the hotel, you will find Marradi, a charming village known and praised by Machiavelli in the Prince, the town of marrons (chestnut cream) (not to be missed the chestnut festival held every year in October), and Dino Campana, the great 20th century poet.