Villa Cora
Boutique Rural Hotel
Our Rating
9.6
Villa Cora, a luxurious five-star retreat on Florence's leafy southern fringe, enchants with its 19th-century aristocratic splendor, nestled in a rose-scented park overlooking the Boboli Gardens, offering a serene escape just moments from the city's cultural heart.
The 44 rooms and suites, spread across the main villa, ex-stable block, and private “Le Follie” gatehouse, unfold with opulent elegance, featuring air-conditioned comfort, flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and marble bathrooms with rose-embroidered bathrobes, pink slippers, and Officina Santa Maria Novella toiletries. Frescoed ceilings, four-poster beds, and antiques grace the piano nobile suites, while second-floor rooms channel rose-themed femininity and top-floor spaces blend mod-Moroccan flair with city views. Attentive staff orchestrate seamless experiences, from private Chianti balloon rides to tuk-tuk city tours, fostering a sense of belonging amid Florence's timeless pulse.
Dining at Le Bistrot, led by Chef Alessandro Liberatore, captivates with gourmet Tuscan dishes like chickpea soup with black garlic or veal cutlet alla Milanese, savoured poolside in summer or in the cozy Moorish Room in winter. The Bellevue rooftop terrace offers wraparound views with cocktails, while the Santa Garden Cocktail Club hums with Florentine sophistication. A daily breakfast brims with artisanal cornetti, local honeys, and fresh espresso. Guests can immerse in curated experiences, from Santo Spirito's boho boutiques to Uffizi Gallery visits, capturing Florence's soul with effortless grace.
Nestled a 20-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery, 400 meters from a bus stop with a complimentary shuttle to the city centre, and a short drive from Florence Airport, Villa Cora offers seamless access with free parking. A heated pool, Benè Spa with sauna, hammam, tepidarium, gym, and Sarah Chapman beauty treatments elevate the experience, ensuring serene renewal in a setting of aristocratic splendor.
Available Board
Breakfast · Room Only
Rooms & Suites
Classic Double Room
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Free Toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite Channels
- Hairdryer
Beds: One full bed
Classically decorated, air-conditioned room with mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It offers views of the garden or pool.
Deluxe Double Room
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Bathtub Or Shower
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Free Toiletries
- Satellite Channels
- Hairdryer
Beds: One full bed
Classically decorated, large, air-conditioned room with mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Overlooks the property's park, Florence or the surrounding hills. Can be set in the main villa, or in the Villino Eugenia annex.
The rooms on the third floor have a Moorish design and a private balcony.
Two Connecting Double Rooms
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Free Toiletries
- Satellite Channels
- Bathtub Or Shower
- Hairdryer
Beds: Two twin beds, One full bed
Featuring a Moorish design and a balcony, this room is composed of 2 connecting rooms. Each features air conditioning, a private marble bathroom, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Suite
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Free Toiletries
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Shower
- Sitting Area
- Satellite Channels
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Hairdryer
Beds: One queen bed
The spacious suites feature a seating area with sofa. Some have original parquet floors, original frescoed ceilings and four-poster beds, some have rose-themed boudoirs and canopy beds.
Historic figures such as the Japanese Emperor and Princess Eugenia, wife of Napoleon III, have stayed here.
Junior Suite
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Free Toiletries
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Sitting Area
- Satellite Channels
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Hairdryer
Beds: One queen bed
Individually decorated suite featuring a living area and a private bathroom.
Superior Queen Room
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Free Toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safe
- Satellite Channels
- Hairdryer
Beds: One full bed
The double room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Duplex Quadruple Room
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Free Toiletries
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safe
- Sitting Area
- Satellite Channels
- Hairdryer
Beds: Two twin beds, One full bed
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a seating area, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 beds.
General Facilities
Activities
- Bicycle Rental
- Cooking Class
- Tour Or Class About Local Culture
- Themed Dinner Nights
- Bike Tours
- Walking Tours
- Horse Riding
- Cycling
- Hiking
Wellness
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Fitness/Spa Locker Rooms
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Classes
- Yoga Classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness Packages
- Spa Lounge/Relaxation Area
- Steam Room
- Spa Facilities
- Light Therapy
- Body Wrap
- Body Scrub
- Body Treatments
- Facial Treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun Umbrellas
- Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
- Hammam
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Spa And Wellness Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Sauna
General
- Invoice Provided
- Lockers
- Private Check-in/Check-out
- Concierge Service
- Luggage Storage
- Tour Desk
- Currency Exchange
- Express Check-in/Check-out
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Daily Housekeeping
- Trouser Press
- Ironing Service
- Dry Cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Hotel Reviews
Sleep Quality
Location Rooms Service Value Cleanliness
An exceptional stay in every sense. The room was elegant, spacious, and incredibly comfortable, with a truly outstanding bed. The service was impeccable. Discreet, attentive, and deeply personalized...
Excellent 3-night stay for my husband’s birthday. The hotel is just stunning, especially the mirrored lounge. Our room was gorgeous with beautiful wallpaper and furniture. Lovely staff who cannot do...
Villa Cora is a truly special place for our family. The hotel is stunning, the rooms are beautifully upgraded, and the staff at reception, bar, breakfast, and during most dinners were excellent. When...
Villa Cora is a wonderful place located within walking distance from Ponte Vecchio in a quiet wonderful park-like garden. The historic villa offers good taste furnishing and decoration and is run...
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