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Hotel DavanzativsVilla Cora
Hotel Davanzati and Villa Cora are both praised by experts. Overall, Villa Cora ranks marginally better than Hotel Davanzati. Villa Cora comes in at 83 with endorsements from 8 reviewers such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Hotel Davanzati
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Via Porta Rossa no 5, 50123 Florence
From $63/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "A dizzying array of recently renovated rooms... plus a great location at an unbeatable value make this one of our favorite moderately-priced hotels in the centro storico." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This imposing 14th-century building was renovated in 2004, and combines the old and the new magnificently."
OysterMid-Range
"The 19-room Hotel Davanzati is a mid-range historic property ideally located in the center of Florence, less than a 10-minute walk to the Duomo." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The selling point of this small, family-run, three star hotel is its unbeatable location in the very heart of Florence’s centro storico." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The hotel has 19 mostly spacious rooms (the singles less so) that are modern and clean with a splash of charm." 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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