Grand Hotel Villa Cora Viale Machiavelli 18/20 50125 Florence Italy ----------------------------------- Other Florence hotels -----------------------------------

Prices

Rooms

Location

Home

Grand Hotel Villa Cora Florence

Originally called 'VILLA OPPENHEIM', this fascinating residence was built in XIX century (1865/1870) by Baron Oppenheim in honor of his beautiful wife. The parties and balls, that took place in the villa, gathered the elite of Florentine and foreign Society and became renowned for their pomp and elegance. Finally doubting in his wife's fidelity the baron tried to destroy the residence. The beautiful house was saved by the local police and then, abandoned by the baron, became a residence of ex-Empress Eugenia, widow of Napoleon III who invited all the great Fiorentine families to numerous receptions and parities. Among people who lived at 'VILLA CORA' was the very rich Baroness Von Meck with whom Piter Ilich Tehiakowsky corresponded for many years.

In recent years the villa was restored and converted into a luxury hotel.
Most of furnishings in halls and apartments have been specially constructed following original drawings but many are authentic period and antique pieces.
Everywhere one can find antique prints and lithographs, paintings of great value
as well as Persian and Oriental carpets.

The hotel features 48 apartments (the Imperial Suite "Eugenia", 9 senior suites, 5 junior suites, 9 deluxe doubles, 20 standard doubles and 4 single rooms) all equipped with the most modern comforts such as a color TV, radio, refrigerated bar, safety deposit box and air conditioning.

The hotel accepts major credit cards.

Facilities available to guests:

Surrounded by greenery, the open air swimming pool with childrens' pool (open from May to September) is an ideal place to relax. By night the illuminated swimming pool makes an impressive setting for a romantic dinner on the veranda. Roof top solarium "BELVEDERE" from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city and the surrounding greenery. Spacious garden Free courtesy shuttle service from/to city center (10 minutes) Deluxe Limousine service on request for your transfers or sightseeing Car park In the hotel's halls it is possible to organize banquets for up to 250 people.

Dining & Entertainment:

The air conditioned Restaurant Wine Bar "TAVERNA MACHIAVELLI" offers its guests a first class service in a relaxing and comfortable place where they can taste delicious traditional Tuscany, Italian and International dishes.