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Villa CoravsHotel Palazzo Guadagni
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Villa Cora scores slightly higher than Hotel Palazzo Guadagni. Villa Cora is ranked #18 in Florence with approval from 8 sources like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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
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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 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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Hotel Palazzo Guadagni
Rough Guide The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Piazza Santo Spirito 9, 50125 Florence
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Rough Guide "Beautifully refurbished in 2009, this three- star hotel has 15 rooms on three floors, furnished with family antiques."
The Telegraph8.0
"Many veteran Florence-lovers would like to keep Palazzo Guadagni their own little secret but the word is out and anyone seeking good value and quirky charm in the centro storico appreciates this hotel." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Situated on Piazza Santo Spirito and away from hectic tourist crowds, the 15-room Hotel Palazzo Guadagni is a mid-range property with beautiful historic features and individually-designed rooms." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This romantic hotel overlooking Florence's liveliest summertime square is legendary – Zeffirelli shot scenes from Tea with Mussolini here." Full review
