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Il Salviatino FirenzevsVilla Cora
Il Salviatino and Villa Cora are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Il Salviatino scores significantly better than Villa Cora. Il Salviatino ranks #5 in Florence with approval from 13 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Il Salviatino Firenze
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
Via del Salviatino, 21, 50137 Florence
From $438/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide "Luxury is evident... A truly idyllic place to stay!"
Concierge "Staying here is probably as close as you'll get to the cultured expatriates-in-Florence spirit of a Henry James novel."
Fodor's "Staff, called "ambassadors," are always available while remaining invisible when you want them to be." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A palatial 15th-century villa has been converted into a superb hotel offering a 21st-century perspective on its aristocratic past."
Star Service "With views of the Duomo from a distance, this is a classically-proportioned patrician villa with a pool, eclectically appointed common areas and guest rooms, and a very good restaurant." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This updated 15th-century villa, located on top of a hill just two miles north of Florence, offers five-pearl luxury in a stunning setting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Austere, 14th-century patrician villa meets 21st-century luxury hotel here, and the mix is a winning one." Full review
Afar Magazine "A painstakingly restored villa-turned-boutique-hotel set on sprawling grounds overlooking Florence’s scenic rooftops, Il Salviatino is thoroughly modern where it counts." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A patrician villa surrounded by acres of well-tended formal gardens in the hills above the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This 45-room grand villa is actually located on the slope of the town’s famous hill... once you’re on the hotel’s vast grounds, the panorama is still pretty spectacular." 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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