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Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection

Name: Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection
Address: Via Delle Forbici, 21b, 50133, Florence Italy, Florence, Italy
Price range: $$$$ ($1,459/night and up)
Rating: 4.9

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Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection

Florence • Le Cure • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,459 / night

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At a glance

A converted 16th-century Florentine academy with original frescoes, olive-tree restaurant, and terraced Baroque gardens.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors of historic spaces

Highlights:

Three adjacent 16th-century UNESCO-listed buildings with original frescoes and chapel
Restaurant beneath vaulted arcade with olive trees and terracotta amphorae
Courtyard garden with ancient olives and contemporary stone sculpture

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PB hotel design editorial

For over a century, the boys of a Florentine boarding school looked out from these limestone-framed windows onto terraced Baroque gardens falling away toward the city below. When Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection opened in 2025, the challenge facing Spanish father-son firm Esteva i Esteva was not invention but translation — converting three adjacent 16th-century UNESCO-listed buildings into 83 rooms without erasing the institutional dignity that gave the place its character. They succeeded by treating preservation as a design act rather than a constraint: the chapel, theatre, coffered ceilings, and frescoes all remain, and the courtyard garden, planted with ancient olive trees and punctuated by a contemporary stone wreath sculpture, carries the atmosphere of a cloistered academy rather than a resort. The interiors, handled by Florentine firm ArchFlorence, move between registers with genuine intelligence. The restaurant unfolds beneath a vaulted arcaded gallery where full-grown olive trees push through the floor plan and terracotta amphorae catch afternoon light against steel-framed windows — a room that feels simultaneously ancient and composed. Guestrooms range from the warmly layered, with landscape murals bleeding into real views of the Arno valley, to suites with iron four-poster frames and working fireplaces that recall the building's earlier life as private rooms for privileged scholars. The bar, lined with gilt portrait frames and amber-lit shelving, anchors the whole project in something resembling a gentleman's study — worn, curated, entirely specific to this place.

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About

A timeless retreat located in a charming hillside neighborhood of Florence, Collegio alla Querce offers the cities most spectacular vantage point of the architectural wonders and magical sunsets of the famed renaissance city and the grand estates and gently rolling hills of Tuscany.

Amenities

Pool

Internet

Kids Activities

Shuttle Bus Service

Room service

Free Internet

Wheelchair Access

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Pets Allowed

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection Reviews

101 reviews

"An absolutely stunning property with the most incredible staff. From the moment we arrived every single detail and personal touch was thought out. The care of the team and its special location is what sets it apart. An easy shuttle ride that is so conveniently provided by the hotel in and out of the city center perfectly connects you while you can retreat to the serene gardens and spectacular pool. The common spaces throughout the hotel are so inviting and we cannot wait for the next time we can stay!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 24, 2026

"beautifully property, inside and out. it was elegant yet warm. The food was amazing as was the service. If you want to be pampered....come to the Collegio alla Querce."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 20, 2026

"This is THE place to stay in Florence! Set just outside the city, it is the perfect oasis after a day of touring. We often did not want to leave and ended up cancelling our dinner reservations two nights in town to stay on property and enjoy the restaurant and room service. The renovation of this historic boarding school is amazing - the decor and attention to detail is beautiful, each room a jewel box of treasures (opened in spring 2025). As a family of five, we enjoyed time at the pool which looks out onto the Tuscan hillside - the food and cocktails are delicious. From our room we had a perfect view of the Duomo and entire city. Did not want to leave!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 13, 2026

"Amazing rooms, service, property, food including the room service. Will definitely come back to this hotel if we come to Florence."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 11, 2026

"There are hotels you enjoy, and then there are hotels that completely redefine what luxury and hospitality should be. Collegio alla Querce is one of those rare places. We travel extensively and are fortunate to stay at some of the finest hotels around the world, but nothing has compared to the experience we have had here. From the moment we arrived until the moment we leave, every detail has been absolutely perfect. The property is breathtaking, the atmosphere is elegant yet warm, and every corner reflects beauty, comfort, and impeccable taste. What truly sets this hotel apart is its people. Every member of the staff has been gracious, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making our stay unforgettable. Their kindness and professionalism made us feel not like guests, but like family. A very special thank you to Meagan, the manager, whose exceptional leadership and personal attention made all the difference. She is one of the most remarkable hospitality professionals we have ever met. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care created an experience we will never forget. Sadly, we are leaving tomorrow, and it is difficult to say goodbye to this magical place. We are already looking forward to returning. Collegio alla Querce has set a new standard for luxury hospitality, and it will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for giving us memories we will cherish forever. Until next time!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 10, 2026

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