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About the Hotel

Viale Machiavelli 18, Florence, Italy, 50125

Location

Villa Cora is located in a centuries-old park just outside the historical center of Florence. Overlooking the famous Boboli Gardens, the hotel offers a scenic escape only a 20-minute walk from the iconic Ponte Vecchio. The complimentary shuttle service to and from the city center adds convenience for guests exploring Florence.

Accommodations

Villa Cora boasts 43 luxurious rooms and suites, each uniquely decorated with antique frescoes and refined details. Rooms feature spacious marble baths, and options like the Duplex rooms provide multiple levels for guests. Historical significance marks accommodations where notable individuals like Tchaikovsky and Princess Eugenia have stayed.

Dining

Le Bistrot Restaurant offers a menu crafted by Executive Chef Alessandro Liberatore, showcasing seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Dining options extend to lunch by the pool and dinner in the Moorish Room, where original frescoes enhance the ambiance. The Santa Garden Cocktail Club complements the dining experience with signature cocktails by the pool.

Wellness

Guests can enjoy a range of treatments at the Spa BENé, which features a sauna, steam bath, and three private treatment cabins. Signature treatments are provided using Natura Bissé products, recognized for their innovative skincare technology. The outdoor pool, which is heated in winter, offers relaxation amidst the lush Italian garden.

Historical Significance

Villa Cora, originally commissioned by Baron Oppenheim in the late 19th century, reflects the grandeur of its era with eclectic architectural styles. The hotel's historic halls, including the Mirror Room, host events occasionally. This aristocratic residence showcases a legacy that has captivated international guests over generations.

Highlights

Location: Overlooking Boboli Gardens

Accommodations: 43 luxurious rooms

Dining: Le Bistrot Restaurant

Wellness: Spa BENé with Natura Bissé treatments

Pool: Heated outdoor pool

Historical: Mirror Room for events

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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals
Junior Suite
2 persons
40 m² 
1 King-size bed
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Classic Double Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Superior Queen Room
2 persons
22 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Duplex Quadruple Room
2 persons
80 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

City Centre
Florence 1.9 km
Airports
Peretola (FLR) 9.3 km
Galileo Galilei (PSA) 81.8 km
Train
Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station 2.2 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

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General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
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Location

Viale Machiavelli 18, Florence, Italy, 50125
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Viale Machiavelli 18, Florence, Italy, 50125
Nearby
Piazza Dei Pitti 1
The Boboli Gardens
1.1 km
Church
Cenacolo di Santo Spirito Museum
1.1 km
Piazzale di Porta Romana
Porta Romana
790 m
Restaurants
Chalet Fontana
600 m
7 Viale Galileo
Don Fefe Porta Romana
740 m
17e Via Senese
Pizzeria Antica Porta
810 m
23 Via Senese
Podere 39
830 m
Via Senese 39/R
Tratoria ruggero
720 m
Via Senese 89r
Il Cuore Ristorante Giapponese
990 m
Via Romana 123/R
B
960 m
Via Romana 129/R
Logo Ristorante
1.1 km
Via Romana 80 R
Osteria dell'Enoteca
1.2 km
Via Romana 70/R
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