Villa Cora - Firenze - Italy

Perched majestically in the hills above Florence, Villa Cora stands as a testament to timeless Italian grandeur and romantic architectural excellence. This meticulously restored 19th-century baroque palace offers an unparalleled luxury experience, seamlessly blending historical opulence with modern sophistication.Each of the villa's uniquely designed suites showcases period furnishings, hand-painted frescoes, and ornate details that transport guests to an era of aristocratic refinement. The property boasts Florence's only heated outdoor pool, set within manicured Italian gardens that provide a serene escape from the city's vibrant energy.The villa's restaurant presents an elevated culinary journey through Tuscany, with seasonal menus crafted from local ingredients and an extensive wine cellar featuring prestigious Italian vintages. The subterranean spa offers exclusive treatments inspired by ancient Italian wellness traditions, complemented by a state-of-the-art fitness center.Guests enjoy privileged access to Florence's cultural treasures, with the hotel's concierge arranging private tours of the Uffizi Gallery, exclusive after-hours visits to the Palazzo Pitti, and bespoke experiences in traditional Florentine workshops. The property's elevated position provides breathtaking views over the Boboli Gardens and the historic city center.For the discerning traveler, Villa Cora offers an authentic immersion into Italian nobility and refinement. Whether savoring breakfast on a private balcony overlooking the Tuscan hills, enjoying aperitivo by the pool, or retreating to rooms adorned with museum-quality artworks, guests experience the pinnacle of Florentine luxury. The intimate scale of the property, combined with impeccable personalized service, creates an atmosphere of exclusive sanctuary mere minutes from the heart of Renaissance Florence.
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Rooms & Suites

Suite

These rooms are inspired by the famous people who have stayed at Villa Cora, namely Tchaikovsky, Princess Eugenia, Grace Kelly and Madame Debussy. The suites are located on the first floor, the "Noble Floor" and on the second floor known as "The Rose Floor". All the rooms are elegantly furnished with four-poster beds, wooden floors and antique furniture. The suites are composed by an ample bedroom, a separated living room with a sofa and a working zone. Each detail has been meticulously thought out to create a perfect harmony between elegance and comfort.

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Family

The Family Room is situated in the Villa on the third floor known as the "Moorish Floor". It is composed of two spacious and beautiful rooms. The first is the master bedroom while the second has two single beds. There are two marble bathrooms with prune color wooden floor and a panoramic terrace. The Family room can accommodate up to 4 adults.

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Junior Suite

The Junior Suites on the first floor, the Noble Floor, have original antique parquet floors and original frescoed ceilings with four-poster beds. On the second floor Junior Suites are rose-themed boudoirs and the Junior Suite on the fourth floor is unique in style with violet velvet schemes, white and gold hand painted decors, three big windows overlooking the garden. The one in Villino Eugenia has view over the pool and painted ceiling in pastel colors. All of them have view on our private garden and are composed by a bedroom with working area and en suite marble bathroom.

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Imperial Suite

This prestigious room is dedicated to the Japanese Emperor Akihito that sojourned in Villa Cora in 1982. The suite is located on the "Nobel Floor" and occupies the whole facade of the villa with a view of the city and of the internal garden. The room also has a small balcony. The Imperial Suite boasts beautiful original frescoes made by Pietrasanta and Samoggia, on top of the inlaid wooden floor rests a majestic red velvet four-poster bed. The room is an openspace with a living room area with antique furniture. The Imperial Suite also has a second bedroom that is frescoed as well, and has brilliant blue four-poster bed. In addition, it has two elegant bathrooms made with Carrara marble and furnished with exclusive beauty products.

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Classic

The Classic rooms are located in the 3 buildings that composed the property: the Villa, the Villino Eugenia and Le Follie. Most of our Classic rooms offer view over our internal park and our pool. Each room is original in its style, with rich decoration and unique antique furniture, to offer to its guests a warm and accommodating feel within a very prestigious location.

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Duplex

The exclusive Duplex rooms are located on the "Noble Floor"of the Villa. They are open-space rooms, dislocated on two levels connected with an internal stair case. The master bedroom, the sitting area and two bathrooms (one with shower and one with bathtub) are located on the ground floor while two twins single beds can be found on the upper floor. Each detail has been attentively thought out to create unique ambiance where luxury and elegance are harmoniously blended and where esthetic taste is accompanied by high quality comfort. The rooms offer original 19th century frescoes.

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Deluxe

The Deluxe rooms are located in the Villa with private balcony and refined Moorish decorations or in the Villino Eugenia with light colours and ceilings representing rare and exotic subjects. Precious fabrics, antiques and elegance are the predominant elements of each room.

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Superior

The Superior rooms offer a breathtaking panorama of the principal Florentine monuments but also that of the hills that surround the city, thus gifting its guests with unique and memorable views. Selected furnishings and attention to detail make each room unique and precious to those looking for an exclusive style.

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