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Brunelleschi HotelvsVilla Cora
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, Hotel Brunelleschi ranks slightly higher than Villa Cora. Hotel Brunelleschi comes in at #12 in Florence with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
Brunelleschi Hotel
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
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Piazza Santa Elisabetta 3, Via De Calzaioli, 50122 Florence
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This hotel with welcoming guestrooms boasts a small museum with Roman remains."
Lonely Planet "While it may lack the sophistication of some of Florence's other upscale sleeps, this hotel has two outstanding features." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Brunelleschi is a historic boutique property that's on the higher end of the price scale -- for good reason." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Named for the Italian Renaissance architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi, this historic property in the heart of Florence occupies the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower." Full review
Star Service "In short, this is one of the loveliest design hotels in Florence, and views of the Duomo from the best rooms are nothing short of spectacular." Full review
Jetsetter "Chic boutique meets archaeologic treasure trove, just steps from the scene-stealing Duomo cathedral." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Occupying a storybook stone tower and medieval church built over ancient Roman baths, the Hotel Brunelleschi simply oozes history." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This centrally located hotel, with its medieval stone building and gorgeous tower, is a place that drips with history and has excellent views of the Duomo." Full review
Fodor's "A luxury property only steps away from Filippo’s world-famous architectural masterpiece...inside, you’ll discover an intense dedication to service, an unmatched attention to detail." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Hotel Brunelleschi is about as a unique as luxury boutique hotels get, whether in Florence or some other far-flung locale." Full review
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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