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Hotel Palazzo Guadagni vs Villa Cora

Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Villa Cora scores slightly higher than Hotel Palazzo Guadagni. Villa Cora is ranked #18 in Florence with approval from 8 sources like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Hotel Palazzo Guadagni
Hotel Palazzo Guadagni
7 / 10
Piazza Santo Spirito 9, 50125 Florence
From $95 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Beautifully refurbished in 2009, this three- star hotel has 15 rooms on three floors, furnished with family antiques."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Many veteran Florence-lovers would like to keep Palazzo Guadagni their own little secret but the word is out and anyone seeking good value and quirky charm in the centro storico appreciates this hotel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Situated on Piazza Santo Spirito and away from hectic tourist crowds, the 15-room Hotel Palazzo Guadagni is a mid-range property with beautiful historic features and individually-designed rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This romantic hotel overlooking Florence's liveliest summertime square is legendary – Zeffirelli shot scenes from Tea with Mussolini here." Full review
Villa Cora
Villa Cora
8 / 10
Viale Niccolo Machiavelli 18, 50125 Florence
From $468 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Elegant late-19C villa surrounded by century-old gardens."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Since its construction in 1870 by architect Pietro Comparini Villa Cora has been known as the most beautiful residence in Florence." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Built in 1860, it is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture and design, with exceptional restored mid-19th-century murals and frescoes. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A former house of Napoleon III’s widow, Empress Eugénie, now a boutique hotel that overlooks the city center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
95.2
"Old-world opulence is ingrained in this restored nineteenth-century mansion overlooking the Boboli Gardens." Full review
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