Auberge Resorts Collection, an American multinational hospitality group headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and Mill Valley, California, founded in 1981 in Napa Valley, California, a company that boasts a renowned portfolio of luxury hotels, residences and resorts added the first Italian property to its prestigious collection marking an exciting expansion for the brand in one of the most charming destination in the world, Tuscany, with the opening of Collegio alla Querce, a timeless retreat located in a charming hillside neighborhood of Florence, the iconic capital of the Renaissance in central Italy.
This opening marks the expansion of Auberge Collection Resorts collection in the urban and European markets and the refined boutique hotel Collegio alla Querce will soon joined by another hospitality gem, Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection in Mayfair, high - class neighbourhood of London, set to open in late 2025.
Collegio alla Querce, nestled within 16th century university complex, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and contemporary luxury, a sanctuary resting on a secluded hilltop overlooking the Tuscan capital located on the street Via delle Forbici, offering unrivalled views of the Florentine city centre recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO highlighted by the emblematic “Duomo” the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is a 40 - minute walk or a 15 - minute car ride - away.
The hotel greatly combines the tranquillity of a Tuscan country estate with the charm of an urban retreat, providing both locals and visitors a fresh perspective on the the rich region’s cultural heritage with its unique more than charming Renaissance profile.
The property was once a renowned centre of learning for more than one century, the Esteva i Esteva architectural firm oversaw its transformation into a contemporary hotel and Analijt Singh, the owner and founder of Leeu Collection, characterized to create sophisticated escapes and unique experiences has realized the property’s vision.
This elegant and refined retreat features 83 comfortable and welcoming rooms, an original chapel and theatre, two restaurants and a signature bar that was once the principal’s office of this much - loved former educational institution.
Extensive restorations preserved many of the property’s best features including coffered wood ceilings and relevant original frescoes, and the Florentine interior designers ArchFlorence turned the former classroom into spacious rooms and suites, as well as the dining and drinking venues creating an authentic masterpiece.
The onetime headmaster’s office now serves as a stylish cocktail and cigar lounge with the Bar Bertelli, and the olive and oak shaded gardens are home to an outdoor open - air Café Focolare.
Collegio alla Querce the hotel offers a fresh perspective on - time honoured culinary traditions, providing an imaginative cuisine meticously cured in every detail across its four dining and drinking venues.
Superb highlights during a stay are great experiences offered the guests ranging from chef - led cooking classes, unique cocktail mixology and immersive perfume experiences, where guests can craft their own bespoke fragrance.
The peaceful Aelia Spa is a further gem of Collegio alla Querce offering a unique wellness experience rooted in nature and luxurious with high - performing products made for sustainably sourced ingredients.
In addition the resort serves a notable setting for special events, with its picture - postcard views of Florence, historic buildings and a garden redolent the magnificent and emblematic Tuscan countryside offering stylish spaces for every occasion, both indoors and outdoors.
Link - https://aubergeresorts.com/collegioallaquerce/
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