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Villa Cora

Property class: 5 and above

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Aristocratic calm above Florence’s rhythm

Villa Cora sets a quietly grand tone with an eclectic 19th-century aesthetic, from frescoed noble-floor moments to rose and Moorish-inspired levels. Days drift from fragrant rose gardens to a rare outdoor pool heated through winter, then back to the villa’s showpiece social rooms. Dining keeps pace with the setting, led by Executive Chef Alessandro Liberatore’s Italian and Tuscan cooking with an innovative edge.
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  • Dining with a sense of place

    Chef-led Italian and Tuscan menus shift between poolside ease and villa glamour.

  • Garden pool, even in winter

    A rare heated outdoor pool sits in an Italian-style garden under yew and oak.

  • Panoramic Florence nearby

    Piazzale Michelangelo is a five-minute walk for skyline views on demand.
$823 nightly
The total price is $924
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Subterranean Spa BENé, reached via tunnel
  • Thermal circuit with sauna, steam bath, tepidarium
  • Technogym-equipped fitness center for focused sessions
  • Bellevue Roof Terrace with panoramic city views
  • Complimentary shuttle to and from city center
  • Breakfast buffet with Tuscan cheeses and pastries
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Why we love this property

Work and play perfected
This central hotel combines business features with relaxation options. Guests work in meeting rooms, then rejuvenate with spa services.
Epicurean adventures
A restaurant, cafe, and bar form the culinary core of this hotel. Private dining, wine tours, and in-room champagne create memorable moments.

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Imperial Suite

A room with a four-poster bed, a green sofa, a wooden desk, and a fireplace.

Imperial Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a pink armchair, and a ceiling with intricate designs.

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

A four-poster canopy bed with floral drapes, white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a red bench, and a sitting area with a chair and table.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a wooden parquet floor.

Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite

A four-poster bed with a purple canopy, a wooden floor, and a decorative ceiling.

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Duplex

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a sitting area with a red ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Duplex

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Imperial)

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a large ornate mirror, and red drapery.

Suite (Imperial)

  • City view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table with a plant, and a chair.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a chair, a table, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Viale Machiavelli 18, Florence, FI, 50125

What's nearby

  • Boboli Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porta Romana - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pitti Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piazza Santo Spirito - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 9 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 27 min drive
  • Porta al Prato Station - 4 min drive
  • Florence-Le Cure Station - 7 min drive
  • Firenze Cascine Station - 7 min drive
  • Unità Tram Stop - 30 min walk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Loggia Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tamerò - Pasta Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pitti - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gustapanino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kaffehaus - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Villa Cora

  • Villa Cora features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Pitti Palace. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a health club.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Private winery tours
  • Winery release events
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1870
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 8.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 150 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 110.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 80 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT048017A1HN9LZSO7

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

Grand Hotel Cora
Grand Hotel Villa Cora
Grand Hotel Villa Cora Florence
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Villa Cora Grand Hotel
Villa Cora Hotel Florence
Villa Cora Hotel
Villa Cora Florence
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Villa Cora Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Cora offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Villa Cora does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Villa Cora?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Villa Cora?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 80 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Villa Cora?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Villa Cora?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 150 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Cora?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at Villa Cora and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Villa Cora also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Villa Cora?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Villa Cora like?

Villa Cora is in Oltrarno, a short 7-minute walk from Boboli Gardens and 17 minutes' walk from Piazza Santo Spirito.

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Reviews

Villa Cora Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice property and staff.
Hugo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property and relaxing locale
Suzanne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful property and very friendly and kind staff!
Michelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding

Incredible stay. Possibly the nicest, most comfortable Hotels I've ever been to. They live up to their star rating, and then some.
Shawna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Honestly I am blown away from the service at Villa Cora. From the warmest welcome at check in, to the friendly smiles and service at lunch. Every inch of this stay was perfection. We will definitely be returning very soon! Thank you Villa Cora you made Florence an absolute dream!
Millie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the BEST hotels on earth!

One of the BEST hotels we’ve ever stayed at. We had just gotten married and were on our honeymoon and when they found they upgraded us from a classic room to a mindblowingly beautiful suite with two bathrooms and a view of the pool. The style, decor, comfort, impeccable service made our honeymoon in Firenze wonderful. This is a WORLD CLASS HOTEL! Special shout out to fabulous Fabio for the rockstar welcome!
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Villa Cora is amazing. It was almost a shame to leave to go explore Florence! The shuttle service made it so easy to get into town and back. The room was beautiful, the garden was lovely and the pool area was immaculate. We loved the staff, they were so friendly and helpful. My wife and I can’t wait to recommend Villa Cora to anyone going to Florence
Zachary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had exceptional service at this stay! The building is jaw dropping and the staff will go above and beyond for you. Our room was so beautiful, I was very sad to go. Consider getting the imperial suite if you book. We loved the spa services and hung out every night by the pool to enjoy the amazing cocktails! Breakfast buffet has so many options, I would like to see more steak on the dinner menu, but I believe the menu was fixed for the duration of our stay. All in all I felt regal during my stay here, you won’t be disappointed!
Lauren, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

If I could give this place 100 stars, it would be completely accurate. The hotel and grounds itself are a work of art and could have its own guided tour that people would pay for. We took hundreds of photos all around. The heated pool, steam room, and jacuzzi were so nice to use throughout our trip, especially to start our mornings. Most importantly, the service was exactly what you would expect at a place like this. Everyone was so kind, respectful, and made sure we always had everything we needed even if it was just a small gesture like a cup of coffee while we waited in the lobby for our taxi. A special thank you to Marco, who made us feel like the most important people in the world from start to finish of our 4 night stay. LUXURIOUS in every way. Completely exceeded our already high expectations.
James, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is very beautiful, and the surrounding environment is also excellent.
Xiang, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay!

So happy to discover this beautiful hotel! Will be returning whenever we are in Florence.
Ruth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service and staff. Wow!
guy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Villa Cora is a beautiful property with excellent staff. We will definitely return for our next stay in Florence.
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely and a short walk to the center of town.....
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location and property itself are stunning.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible property. We will come again.
Melissa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic! A perfect place for a romantic stay.
Natalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic interiors, like a Medici palace!
SIMON, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Architecture was incredible.
Erik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

IMMACULATE!!

One of the most amazing places we have ever stayed!!
Josh, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect oasis with easy access to Firenze! Definitely a favourite
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Villa Cora was delightful in every way. The only negative thing I have to say is that I am not currently still there. Alas, I would highly recommend Villa Cora as a jumping off point for your Tuscan or Firenze adventures.
John Newman, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The lobby very pretty.
jia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff, we visited for our engagement celebration and Villa Cora made the occasion even more special. Will be back!
Jacob, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hotel is exquisitely beautiful with painted ceilings and antique furniture. It has been immaculately restored. The staff are mostly very helpful and charming. The grounds are delightful with a lovely swimming pool
Amanda, 1-night trip