Villa CoravsHotel Azzi
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Villa Cora scores significantly higher than Hotel Azzi - Locanda degli Artisti. Villa Cora comes in at 81 with endorsements from 6 sources such as oyster.com, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
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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 Traveler
95.2
"Old-world opulence is ingrained in this restored nineteenth-century mansion overlooking the Boboli Gardens." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"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 Report
7.0
"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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Hotel Azzi
Via Faenza 56/88r, 50123 Florence
From $44/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"You'll love the open terrace with a view where breakfast is served in warm weather, as well as the small library of art books and guidebooks." Full review
Rough Guide
"This two-star has fifteen bedrooms decorated in a cosily rustic style, with antique furnishings and garden views from most rooms."
Oyster
Budget
"The 18-room Hotel Azzi - Locanda degli Artisti is a cozy, lower-middle-range property set in a former monastery with a charming breakfast room, a terrace, and a small bar in the lobby." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Azzi is housed in a former monastery on a quiet street in the city center." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The five-minute walk from the central market and train station only adds to the convenience of this well-kempt hotel." Full review