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Grand Hotel Villa Cora, Florence |
Viale Machiavelli, 18 , 50125, Florence, Florence, Tuscany, ITALY. |
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Description: Grand Hotel Villa CoraSet in a large private park, Grand Hotel Villa Cora is a luxury five-star boutique hotel situated in a splendid 19th-century palace. Close enough to the historic city centre for easy access, but far enough away to avoid the day-to-day bustle, the hotel enjoys a perfect location for visiting Florence. Just a twenty-minute walk from all of the city's most famous sights and attractions, the hotel also provides half-hourly shuttles to and from the centre of the city to facilitate guests' movements.Grand Hotel Villa Cora has two exclusive restaurants, offering gourmet menus in magnificent surroundings. Ristorante Pasha occupies the historic cellars of the building, while between May and October, lunch is also served in a poolside conservatory, "Le Pool Bistrot". Guests can also enjoy use of the hotel's own Spa-Wellness centre, located in a separate building overlooking the gardens. A wide range of services and treatments are offered, including face and body treatments and massages. There is also a fitness centre, a sauna, Turkish bath and a tepidarium. The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxing after a hard day's sight-seeing. Grand Hotel Villa Cora also has four splendidly decorated public rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, the Moorish Hall, the Hall of Cards and the White Hall. Grand Hotel Villa Cora has 46 magnificent rooms and suites, all luxuriously decorated with antique details and furniture combined with all modern comforts and facilities. The rooms are air-conditioned, and feature a range of amenities including exclusive mini-bars, plasma TVs with satellite connection, electronic safes and high-speed internet connections. The luxurious marble bathrooms are fully equipped with exclusive complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Type of rooms: Grand Hotel Villa CoraClassic Villino Eugenia, Classic Le Folie, Classic:Surrounded by the beautiful park, some of the classic rooms offer not only a breathtaking view of the main Florentine prestigious monuments but also of the hills which surround the city, giving to our guests a rare glimpse. The decoration was inspired by famous people who have stayed at Villa Cora such as the Japanese Emperor, Princess Eugenia, the wife of Napoleon III, who had a great passion for roses, The Oriental world and the America of the 1940s. Some of the Classic rooms have upholstery with a pattern of roses, or are decorated and furnished according the bourgeois styles of the late 19th century, with ceilings representing rare and exotic subjects. Each room is unique in style, double or twin bedded room, with separate closet, equipped with Satellite Plasma TV, electronic safe, high-speed wired and wireless internet connection, phone in the room and bathroom, air-conditioning, direct voice mail, and a mini-bar enriched with delicious local delicacies. The bathroom, fully in marble, offers all the European comforts: bath or shower and separate bidet, and an exclusive assortment of bath products from Annick Goutal, with the "Rose Splendid" fragrance. Average size18 sq m. Deluxe Piano Moresco, Deluxe Piano Nobile: The Deluxe room offers a view of the internal park, Florentine masterpieces and the green hills surrounding the Renaissance city. Emotions that can be enjoyed with full privacy, thanks to the unique panoramic (balconies). The Decorations were inspired by famous people who have stayed in Villa Cora such as the Japanese Emperor, Princess Eugenia, the wife of Napoleon III, who had a great passion for roses, The Oriental world and the America of 1940s. Some of the Classic rooms have upholstery with a pattern of roses, or decorated and furnished according the bourgeois styles of the late 19th century with ceilings representing rare and exotic subjects. The Deluxe Rooms, located on the third floor, have beautiful wooden floors with luxurious and refined Moorish décor. Each room is unique in style, double or twin bedded room, with separate closet, equipped with Satellite Plasma TV, electronic safe, high-speed wired and wireless internet connection, phone in the room and bathroom, air-conditioning, direct voice mail, and a mini-bar enriched with delicious local produce. The bathroom, in marble, offers all the European comforts: bath or shower and separate bidet, and an exclusive assortment of bath products from Annick Goutal, with the"Rose Splendid" fragrance. Average size 23 sq m. Junior Suite Anni 40: The Decoration was inspired by famous people who have stayed at Villa Cora such as the Japanese Emperor, Princess Eugenia, wife of Napoleon III, who had a great passion for roses, The Oriental world and the America of 1940s. The Junior Suites on the first floor, the "Piano Nobile" have original creaky parquet floors and original frescoed ceilings with four poster beds. On the second floor Junior Suites are rose-themed boudoirs, and the Junior Suite on the fourth floor is unique in style with violet velvet schemes, white and gold hand painted décor, and three large windows overlooking the garden. An intimate rooftop eyrie with a private lift. All Junior Suites have a particularly attractive relaxation area, and an office space with desk and comfortable sofa and separate closet. Rooms are equipped with Satellite Plasma TV , electronic safe, high-speed wired and wireless internet connection, phone in the room and bathroom, air-conditioning, direct voice mail, and a mini-bar enriched with delicious local produce. The bathroom, fully in marble, offers all the European comforts: bath or shower and separate bidet, and an exclusive assortment of bath products from Annick Goutal, with the "Rose Splendid" fragrance. The Junior Suite can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults, and a crib can be arranged if necessary, free of charge. Average size 40 sq m. Suite Rose: The decoration were inspired by famous people who have stayed in Villa Cora, such as the Japanese Emperor, Princess Eugenia - the wife of Napoleon III - who had a great passion for roses. The Suites are located on the Noble Floor (1st Floor) and the 2nd floor. Suites have original creaky parquet floors and original frescoed ceilings with four poster beds or have rose-themed boudoirs and canopy beds. The Stunning Suites are composed of two separate large rooms, bedroom and living room with comfortable sofa, working area and separate closet. Every detail has been designed to create a unique environment where luxury and elegance match harmoniously, where the aesthetic taste is accompanied by high quality comfort. Rooms can be prepared as double or twin bedded rooms, equipped with Satellite Plasma TV , electronic safe, high-speed wired and wireless internet connection, phone in the room and bathroom, air-conditioning, direct voice mail, and a mini-bar enriched with delicious local produce . The bathroom, entirely of marble, offers all the European comforts: bath or shower and separate bidet, and an exclusive assortment of bath products from Annick Goutal, with the "Rose Splendid" fragrance. Average size 60 sq m. Family: The Family Room is located in the main Villa on the third floor or "Moorish Floor". It is made up of two beautiful and spacious rooms. The décor is spectacular with warm terracotta details, overlooking the Florentine hills. Both rooms are equipped with Satellite Plasma TV , electronic safe, high-speed wired and wireless internet connection, phone in the room and bathroom, air-conditioning, direct voice mail, and a mini bar enriched with delicious local craft. The bathroom, fully in marble, offers all the European comforts: bath or shower and separate bidet, and an exclusive assortment of bath products from Annick Goutal, with the "Rose Splendid" fragrance. Family Suites can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults, a baby cot can be arranged if necessary. With a beautiful terrace, very spacious, this room makes for the perfect family break. Average size 70 sq m. Duplex: Duplex rooms are on the "Piano Nobile" and make an excellent use of the high ceilings to allow for a specially designed spiral staircase to be used to create split level areas. A twin bedded room on the upper level with a working area is kept entirely separate from the very luxurious bedroom with a beautiful four poster King size bed with sitting room. These rooms have all been individually designed and tastefully decorated to reflect the grandeur of the Villa. The original 19th century frescoed ceilings are considered a masterpiece. Every detail has been designed to create a unique environment where luxury and elegance match harmoniously, where aesthetic taste is accompanied by high quality comfort. Rooms are equipped with Satellite Plasma TV , electronic safe, high-speed wired and wireless internet connection, phone in the room and bathroom, air-conditioning, direct voice mail, and a mini bar enriched with delicious local products. The bathroom, entirely of marble, offers all the European comforts: bath or shower and separate bidet, and an exclusive assortment of bath products from Annick Goutal, with the "Rose Splendid" fragrance. Average size 80 sq m. Imperial Suite: The decorations was inspired by famous people who have stayed in Villa Cora, such as the Japanese Emperor, Princess Eugenia - the wife of Napoleon III - who had a great passion for roses. The Suites are located on the Noble Floor (1st Floor) and the 2nd floor. Suites have original creaky parquet floors and original frescoed ceilings with four poster beds or have rose-themed boudoirs and canopy beds. The Stunning Suites are composed of two separate large rooms, bedroom and living room with comfortable sofa, working area and separate closet. Every detail has been designed to create a unique environment where luxury and elegance match harmoniously, where the aesthetic taste is accompanied by high quality comfort. Rooms can be prepared as double or twin bedded rooms, equipped with Satellite Plasma TV, electronic safe, high-speed wired and wireless internet connection, phone in the room and bathroom, air-conditioning, direct voice mail, and a mini-bar enriched with delicious local produce. The bathroom, fully marble, offers all the European comforts: bath or shower and separate bidet, and an exclusive assortment of bath products from Annick Goutal, with the "Rose Splendid" fragrance. Average size 60 sq m. Additional information: Grand Hotel Villa CoraPets allowed on request. Charges may apply. |
Basic Info:
Number of rooms: 46
Official category: 5 stars.
Year of establishment and/or latest refurbishment: 2010.
Smoking policy: Non-smoking rooms.Credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, JCB, CartaSi. GPS Coordinates: 43° 45' 25.89'' N 11° 14' 51.03'' E Nearest airport: Florence Airport, Peretola - 8,9km.
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