The Difference Between Four Seasons Hotel Firenze in Florence and Collegio alla Querce, an Auberge Resort
Italy vacations have long been a top destination for Diego Travel clients, and with the newly opened Collegio alla Querce, an Auberge Hotel, just outside of Florence, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about the difference between Four Seasons Hotel Florence and Collegio alla Querce. If you are undecided between which of these Four Seasons Preferred Partner and Virtuoso properties might be right for you, we are here to point you in the right direction. In addition to helping our clients navigate the differences between these two luxury resorts, as a preferred partner, our clients received exclusive access to
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Both Four Seasons Hotel Firenze and Collegio alla Querce are the perfect resort-style hotels in Florence, Italy, giving a perfect sense of place to feel as though you are worlds away, but just minutes from the city center. Both offer an authentic feel, luxury service and outdoor heated pools, expansive grounds for al fresco dining, and spaces for destination weddings and/or small group gatherings.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
- There are 115 accommodations/rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Florence
- Rooms range from a Superior room to historical suites such as the Presidential Suite
- Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is a historical hotel from the Renaissance period, built in the 15th and 16th centuries
- Home to the largest spa and wellness center in Florence
- Activities include Four Seasons kids club, on-site personal training, cooking classes, live music and DJs, seasonal activities, art exhibitions, and more.
Collegio alla Querce
- There are 83 rooms and suites at Collegio alla Querce
- Rooms range from the entry-level Arcata King to the 6,258 sq ft 3-story Palazzo Moderno, a multi-bedroom private residence, perfect for privacy and family gatherings
- Also a 16th century historical building that was, until recently, an all-boys boarding school, this newly-opened hotel has been meticulously restored to be a first-class luxury hotel
- If you want to feel relaxed, as if you are in a refined yet casual Tuscan country home
- Activities include a small spa with local ingredients and a small menu of treatments that nurture the soul, access to local experiences such as after-hours at the Accademmia, and to feel worlds away from Florence, even though you are just a 10-minute shuttle bus ride away.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
The history of the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze was originally built by the Medici family and was home to Pope Leo XI at one point in the 16th century. The interior design maintains the Renaissance feel, with heavy curtains, carved wood, frescoed ceilings, heavy furniture, and a more traditional feel overall. Because of this, I think it is a more attractive option to older clients who want his regal vibe. It’s also a wonderful property for kids to be able to run around on the grounds, while parents might enjoy a cocktail in peace at one of their outdoor dining venues.
Collegio alla Querce
I personally loved the grandeur of the tiered and manicured gardens, with the large rectangular pool overlooking the front of the property, and the rooms at the back of the building with breathtaking views of the UNESCO-designated city of Florence. Because it is brand new and the floor plan was redesigned to be a hotel with modern-day amenities, rooms and bathrooms feel more spacious than at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. The vibe here is young and hip, with chic interior design elements that still maintain nods to the boys boarding school throughout. For example, in one of the bars, the wall is lined with oil portraits of former boarding school students. So cool!
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
It’s ideal for large, traditional family gatherings, with special events and live music throughout the high season’s summer months. Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze range in age from their 30s to 80s, with it being a crowd favorite for multi-generational families or larger groups. Because of the range of room options, there is something for everyone, from connecting entry level rooms to superior historical suites. Overall, I think Four Seasons Hotel Florence is great for families both small and large, or multiple families traveling together.
Aside from families, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is ideal for couples as well, as you can choose between accommodations at one of the two buildings on property. The spa and wellness center is second to none in Florence. The chapel is a great place to host a private romantic dinner, or even a proposal if you’re looking for a special place in Italy to propose.
Collegio alla Querce
While I was one of the first guests to stay at the newly opened Collegio alla Querce, I noticed that many of the other guests were young couples in their 30s or 40s. I feel because of the aesthetic, it will appeal to a younger crowd, but because of its pricepoint, it will maintain its exclusivity. If you’ve been to Florence before, and you’re looking to venture into the city for some shopping or meals, but not necessarily to trek the entire city from end to end, I think this would be an ideal hotel to enjoy the grounds, with shorter stints into Florence.
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