About Villa Cora
Villa Cora is an opulent oasis in Florence, situated in a park overlooking the Boboli Gardens. Featuring a swimming pool and a roof top terrace, guests can wander the grounds of this 19th century former aristocractic residence to admire the antiques and original frescoes.
44 rooms and suites are luxuriously decorated and have complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat screen satellite TV, safe, minibar stocked wtih local produce, and air-conditioning.
A Turkish bath, gym, and sauna are on-site, and activities are tailored to the younger crowd, including a children's treasure hunt and cooking class. A meeting room is available, and the concierge service will help plan your day.
There's no shortage of places to linger, and guests can choose from the gourmet restaurant with seasonal outdoor dining, the cigar bar, pool bar and piano lounge.
The Ponte Vecchio is a 20-minute stroll from Villa Cora.
Positive Reviews
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The setting is spectacular
It's safe to say that guests absolutely adore the style and standard of the furnishings, decoration and architecture of Grand Hotel Villa Cora. Dating back to the 1800s, this magnificent villa has been lovingly converted into the 5-star hotel it's now known as. You'll find that the balance between historic interest and top quality surroundings is very well maintained by the team here, giving your holiday a genuine wow factor.
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The staff is incredible
When nothing is too much trouble and everything seems possible, you know you're in good hands. The staff at this beautiful hotel is very well trained in top quality service and you'll find that they carry out their duties with grace, friendliness and effortless style. All of this goes towards creating a truly memorable experience, with some guests commenting that they have never felt quite so special.
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The shuttle service is excellent
If you don't fancy the walk, you can rely on the very efficient and frequent shuttle bus service that whisks you from Grand Hotel Villa Cora into the centre of historic Florence and back again. You'll find the drivers to be polite and helpful as you enjoy a comfortable and brief journey into the city. After a day of sightseeing or an evening out enjoying the Tuscan food and wine, you can hop into the shuttle to take you back to the sumptuous surroundings of the villa.