Villa Cora

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Villa Cora, a 19th-century Florentine residence designed by Pietro Camparini, is nestled in a centuries-old garden with views of the Boboli Gardens. Embodying opulent and aristocratic splendor, the hotel is known for its sumptuous and occasionally eccentric styles. Historically, it has hosted world elites, including Princess Eugenie and Claude Debussy. After becoming an exclusive Grand Hotel in the late 1960s and undergoing a meticulous renovation, it reopened in 2010. In 2016, it joined The Leading Hotels of the World, offering an enchanting, timeless ambiance. The hotel holds an official star rating from the local rating authority. Located in Florence's Oltrarno district, Villa Cora is approximately 2 km (just over 1 mile) from the city center and Santa Maria Novella Train Station. It is a short walk from the Boboli Gardens (0.6 km) and a 20-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery. A bus stop 400 meters away offers 10-minute links to the city center. Guests benefit from a complimentary shuttle service to and from the city center, and an airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Complimentary onsite parking is also provided. The hotel offers 45 individually decorated, air-conditioned guestrooms, each featuring classical style with antique furniture. Rooms are equipped with minibars, flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, down comforters, and premium bedding. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. Dining options include a restaurant serving Italian and Tuscan cuisine, a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a poolside bar. 24-hour room service is available, and buffet breakfast is offered daily for a fee. Guests can indulge in a spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials, along with a health club, fitness center, outdoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub, and steam room. Additional services include concierge, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, ticket and tour assistance, dry cleaning, laundry service, and daily housekeeping. A business center, conference space, and meeting rooms are available. Babysitting services are offered for a surcharge. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

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