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Bernini Palace HotelvsVilla Cora
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Villa Cora ranks significantly better than Bernini Palace Hotel. Villa Cora scores 83 with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Mr & Mrs Smith and Oyster.
Bernini Palace Hotel
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Piazza San Firenze 29, 50122 Florence
From $314/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This hotel... attracts visitors looking for the highest quality."
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a classic Florentine palace dating from the 15th century, this iconic hotel is situated within a six-minute walk of the Duomo, Galleria degli Uffizi, and Piazza della Signoria." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An ideal choice if easy access to the main sights is a priority."
Star Service "This place wins the honor of "Closest Hotel to the Uffizi," which is a bane or blessing depending on one's tolerance for crowds." Full review
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Tall and wide guests should avoid the small standard rooms.
OysterUpscale
"An upscale property in the historic center of Florence, conveniently located close to many restaurants, bars, shops, and top attractions." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One steps into the Romantic world of late 19th-century Italy in this five-star, centrally located boutique hotel." Full review
Fodor's "The regal space retains its charm with original artwork and a high level of class and comfort that is still fit for dignitaries and the hoi polloi who want to be around them." Full review
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Make sure you check out the breakfast room dubbed Sala Parlamento, which features a frescoed ceiling that rivals the Uffizi Gallery.
Villa Cora Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Star Service Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Independent Show All Reviews
Viale Niccolo Machiavelli 18, 50125 Florence
From $468/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Elegant late-19C villa surrounded by century-old gardens."
Afar Magazine "Since its construction in 1870 by architect Pietro Comparini Villa Cora has been known as the most beautiful residence in Florence." Full review
Star Service "Built in 1860, it is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture and design, with exceptional restored mid-19th-century murals and frescoes. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "A former house of Napoleon III’s widow, Empress Eugénie, now a boutique hotel that overlooks the city center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler95.2
"Old-world opulence is ingrained in this restored nineteenth-century mansion overlooking the Boboli Gardens." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"It’s easy to understand why this relatively new arrival on the Florence high-end hotel scene has been such a hit since it opened." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "The fresco-packed Villa Cora was built by a Baron for his Baroness in the 1870s, but the huge heated outdoor pool - Florence’s only - comes courtesy of a 21st-century renovation." Full review
Fodor's "Opulent and refined, Villa Cora is a luxury experience that’s wholly unique to the magical city of Florence." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Even though Villa Cora is a bit removed from the center of Florence (about 2 miles south), recent travelers loved its setting amid gardens and greenery." Full review
Independent "The guest rooms are a sumptuous mix of rich fabrics, gilded ceilings and Carrara marble bathrooms...the incredible ballroom – a dramatic confection of gleaming mirrors, gilt and statuary "
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