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Residence Hilda and Villa Cora are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, Villa Cora scores significantly better than Residence Hilda. Villa Cora is ranked #15 in Florence with praise from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
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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Residence Hilda
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's Michelin Guide
Via dei Servi, 40, 50122 Florence
From $128/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Concierge "Residence Hilda offers 12 stylish, self-catering accommodations at reasonable rates."
Lonely Planet "The super-stylish lounge foyer gives a strong clue as to what can be found in the 12 upstairs suites at this recently opened residence." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale ResidenceHilda offers modern apartment-style lodgings right in Florence’s historic center." Full review
Frommer's "These luxe mini-apartments are all bright-white decor and designer furnishings...each is spacious, cool in summer, and soundproofed against Florence’s background noise. " Full review
Michelin Guide "No public spaces to speak of, and the kind of minimal service that keeps to the background...suites are handsome, modern, with contemporary designer furnishings and a calming cream palette." Full review
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Please note: between 11pm and 7am, Residence Hilda’s reception is closed. For after-hours arrivals or emergencies, use the hotel’s telephone number.
