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Palazzo Magnani FeronivsVilla Cora
Both Palazzo Magnani Feroni and Villa Cora are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Palazzo Magnani Feroni ranks marginally better than Villa Cora. Palazzo Magnani Feroni ranks #17 in Florence with recommendations from 8 publications like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Palazzo Magnani Feroni
Michelin Guide
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Borgo San Frediano, 5, 50124 Florence
From $323/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"Located in the Oltrarno, inside a 16C building, centring on a small internal courtyard. Offering terraces with an al l-round panoramic view of the city."
"There's plenty of communal space: a plant-filled courtyard, a billiard room, various sitting rooms, and a fabulous rooftop terrace with views over the city and beyond."
"On the Oltrarno side of the river, this 16th-century palazzo features massive halls and a sweeping staircase."
"This is the best option in Florence for anyone who has ever wanted to sleep in a medieval palace. " Full review
Upscale
"This 12-room Renaissance-era palace just south of the Arno River preserves the atmosphere of living in an ancient private residence." Full review
"The perfect place to play the part of a Florentine aristocrat is here at this 16th-century palazzo, which despite its massive halls and sweeping staircase could almost feel like home."
8.0
"How do you make a luxury hotel feel like a real aristocratic palazzo? Easy: by taking a real palazzo and turning it into a hotel." Full review
"This extraordinary old palazzo is the stuff of dreams." 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
"Elegant late-19C villa surrounded by century-old gardens."
"Since its construction in 1870 by architect Pietro Comparini Villa Cora has been known as the most beautiful residence in Florence." Full review
"Built in 1860, it is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture and design, with exceptional restored mid-19th-century murals and frescoes. " Full review
"A former house of Napoleon III’s widow, Empress Eugénie, now a boutique hotel that overlooks the city center." Full review
95.2
"Old-world opulence is ingrained in this restored nineteenth-century mansion overlooking the Boboli Gardens." Full review
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
"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
"Opulent and refined, Villa Cora is a luxury experience that’s wholly unique to the magical city of Florence." Full review
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
"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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