Villa Cora, Florence

Location

Located south of the river, Villa Cora sits upon a strip of opulent villas, which cuts through the beautiful manicured parkland of Giardini di Boboli. The city centre is located 10-minutes from the 19th-century villa, and a great choice for travellers interested in food, shopping and museums. The hotel is situated 8km from the nearest airport, Peretola and can also be easily accessed via train or transfers arranged by the hotel. 

Accommodation

The hotel boasts an arrangement of rooms, including: classic and deluxe, family, duplex junior suite and nine exclusive suites. Every detail of all rooms was designed to create an atmosphere that exudes luxury and elegance, combined with high quality comfort. Each room is equipped king or twin beds, air conditioning, flat or plasma satellite television, private bathroom and a mini bar. Bathrooms are constructed entirely in Carrara marble, and offer European comforts with either a bath or shower and an exclusive assortment of beauty products. 

Dining

Dining options range from pizza and champagne and Sunday barbeque served within Le Bistrot, to business lunches and traditional Italian cuisine enjoyed in the Il Pasha restaurant. The kitchen boasts classic cuisine, created carefully using a selection of raw materials and local produce, to create a truly luxurious menu. The breakfast buffet offers a variety of bakery products such as cakes, croissants and breads, fresh fruit and juices, eggs, assorted cheeses, meats and smoked fish. The Pool Bar, surrounded by the beautiful park, offers delicious cocktails and the Bellevue Roof Terrace hosts a sky bar and lounge area, with a fine selection of cocktails and champagnes.

Facilities

Hotel spa, ‘Bene’ is equipped with a small gym, tepidarium, sauna, hammam and three rooms. The wellness centre offers guests both Asian and European influences massages, as well as beauty treatments including facials and skin care treatments. Villa Cora boasts a large outdoor pool, located in the Italian park amongst majestic oak trees and British, French and ancient roses. Other facilities include a hot tub, 24h concierge, free internet, dedicated cigar rooms and shuttle services.