The tuna tartare is better than any you’ll find at a seaside resort. But it’s that veranda and that perfect cocktail and that red dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore bathed in sunlight that you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
Esquire, April 2026No expense was spared to renovate the former boarding school, chapel, and theater—and it shows.
Robb Report, July 2025Its dreamy, bucolic hillside setting is only a 20-minute drive from the city center and yet it’s immersed in greenery. There is a massive amount of space for its 83 bedrooms and suites and the facilities offer serious competition to the city’s best.
Conde Nast Traveler, May 2025A handful of suites have Forster-worthy views of the Duomo from frescoed interiors and enormous terraces. The breakfast in the airy limonaia restaurant, La Gamella, is a thing of wonder.
Financial Times, HTSI, April 2025Extensive restorations preserved many of the property’s best features, including original frescoes and coffered wood ceilings, but the local design firm ArchFlorence turned the former classrooms into spacious suites with luxurious stone-lined bathrooms and private wine cellars.
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Hotels Own Introduction
A Timeless Escape Above Florence
Suspended above the rooftops of Florence, Collegio alla Querce is a retreat where history, beauty, and tranquility converge. With panoramic views of the Duomo di Firenze and the rolling Tuscan hills, this former educational institution has been thoughtfully reimagined into a refined sanctuary that honors its past while embracing modern elegance.
Design, Heritage, and Hospitality
With 83 distinctive rooms, an original chapel and theater, and elegant public spaces, the property invites guests to linger in a world where design lovers and cultural explorers feel equally at home. From the principal’s former office turned signature bar to the heritage architecture throughout, every corner tells a story.
An Immersive Culinary Experience
Collegio alla Querce is a true destination for gourmands, where Italy’s culinary heritage meets contemporary flair. Choose from a variety of dining spaces: a refined destination restaurant, a glass-enclosed garden room serving all-day fare, a sophisticated bar and cigar lounge housed in the former admissions office, and an outdoor pool bar tucked among centuries-old olive and oak trees.
Wellbeing Inspired by Nature and Culture
Aelia, the hotel’s wellbeing space, is designed for restoration and longevity. Rooted in the natural rhythms and cultural richness of Tuscany, it offers a serene retreat focused on holistic health, inner calm, and enduring vitality.
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