"Villa Cora was an interesting and pleasant stay with a nice pool, lovely staff, and a beautiful setting. We enjoyed our stay but likely will not return. Strengths: - Well-kept stately villa and grounds - Attractive, beautifully-designed room and indoor common areas - Helpful, kind, and capable staff pre-arrival and during our stay - A lovely pool environment, perfect for staying cool and relaxing in summer - Excellent fresh lunch at the poolside restaurant Le Bistrot - A general sense of peace and calmness - Good shuttle service when available Areas of Improvement: - Value: at an average €1,065 / night (incl. tax), it was too expensive for what it offered - Air conditioning was weak and the room was hot throughout. I understand the summers are getting hotter but a hotel of this calibre simply must find a way, whether mechanical and/or passive. - Housekeeping was excellent the first day, but weak the next two days. - Too many expensive extras. A bottle of water: €9. An espresso: €8.A glass of wine: €22. - Pool service is weak, with piles of used towels and empty glasses everywhere, several wines on the menu unavailable, and slow service. The trainee server constantly forgot orders and dropped trays of drinks. What are we paying so much for? - Shuttle hours of 9:30 - 12:30 and 4:30 - 8:30 required us to take many expensive taxis. I am sure many guests wish to return to the hotel after lunch or after dinner, which is not possible with the current hours. - In the small Classic Room, there was very little storage space, which made unpacking and living in our room difficult. - Despite a rooftop bar and underground bar being advertised on the hotel website, neither was serviced during our stay, meaning the hotel has only a single dining venue open in high season. For a hotel somewhat removed from the City, meant to be a home away for guests, this was limiting. I debated whether to rate this property 3 or 4 out of 5, and the quality of staff broke the tie for me. A lovely complement of professionals overall"

"This was the first leg of our honeymoon and we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The property is absolutely stunning, service is impeccable, and the food and drinks for breakfast, at the pool, etc. were amazing!"

"Our stay at Villa Cora was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth, professionalism, and attention to every detail. The entire team delivered a truly high-class service that exceeded all expectations and made our experience unforgettable. A special thank you goes to Sara Cartocci, whose kindness, elegance, and dedication were remarkable. She went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our stay was perfect. Her professionalism combined with her genuine care for guests reflects the very highest standards of hospitality. Villa Cora is a masterpiece of luxury, beauty, and impeccable service. Every member of the staff contributed to creating an atmosphere of comfort, sophistication, and excellence. I wholeheartedly recommend Villa Cora to anyone visiting Florence and looking for a truly outstanding experience. It is a place where luxury meets heartfelt hospitality, and we cannot wait to return."

"This was a great stop for us between Rome and Venice. The staff is impeccable and the grounds are lovely. The shuttle took us in and out of town and the hotel is walking distance to the Bobboli Gardens."

"Stunning! Opulent! Historic! Best pool in Florence. Service exemplary. Instagram doesn’t do it justice. A Must Visit!"