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Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection

An Auberge hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Come here for relaxation or adventure – and leave utterly enchanted. Noted as one of "the worlds most sensational new hotels" by World's 50 Best. Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

Via Delle Forbici 21b, 50133 Florence, Italy
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Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection
Two offers
4th Night Free
Stays until Sep 30, 2026
3rd Night Free
Stays Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 25, 2027

About Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection

Insider tip

The hotel offers a host of experiences. Consider a behind-the-scenes peek at one of Florence’s finest fashion ateliers or a private, after-hours tour of the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo.

In the hotel’s own words

A timeless retreat floating above the architectural wonders of the Florence skyline

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Offering an otherworldly take on one of Italy's most beloved cities, enter the exquisite gardens of Collegio alla Querce to be immediately transported with sweeping views of both the Duomo di Firenze and the tranquil hills of Tuscany. This relaxed yet refined retreat is a delight for design lovers and gourmands alike, featuring 83 rooms, an original chapel and theater, two restaurants, and a signature bar that was once the principal's office of this much-loved former educational institution.

Realizing the vision of owner Analjit Singh, Collegio alla Querce feels like a relaxed yet refined country house within Firenze. The Renaissance-era villa has been transformed over time into a boarding school before its latest reimagination into an 83-room hotel featuring 34 suites and the Florentine chic 2,250-square-foot signature Penthouse la Quercia, set within the private Palazzo Moderno.

A captivating dining destination, Collegio alla Querce celebrates old-world Italian allure with comfortable modern flair in style and experience. A journey through Italy, the varied dining venues include a destination restaurant, a glass-enclosed garden room for all day dining, a sophisticated bar and cigar lounge set in the former academic admissions office, and an outdoor pool bar offering lunch and cocktails nestled amongst the old growth olives and soaring oak trees.

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

15 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Arcata Calssic King
Floating above the Collegio’s open-air courtyard, the Arcata Classic King rooms each feature a different layout, following the original architectural details of the building. This warm bedroom features wood-beamed ceilings and paned windows that open up to let in the fresh Tuscan air.
291–484 ft²
2Campagna View King
With neutral-hued walls and rich woolen upholstery, these inviting bedrooms feel like stepping into a timeless private Tuscan estate. Large windows in the bedroom and bathroom open up to the gently rolling hills of Tuscany and the Collegio’s gardens, transporting you to sleep in the countryside.
323–441 ft²
3Firenze View King
Set a glow in the evenings with the warmth of the setting sun over Firenze's signature terracotta roofs; the Firenze View King guest rooms feature king beds with luxurious linens and soft upholstered seating for lounging.
Members only
4Collegio Double
Designed for comfort with views of our open air courtyard or terrazza gardens, the Collegio double rooms offer a relaxing space to share with family or friends. Walk-in closets, light filled bedrooms and gracious bathrooms create a sense of home.
Members only
5Balcone Premium King
Featuring private balconies with views over Firenze or the Collegio’s terrazza gardens, these guest rooms provide space for alfresco evenings spent enjoying a bold Tuscan red wine. Indoors, wood-beamed ceilings float above tall windows, and bedrooms are furnished with a king bed and lounge seating.
Members only
6Principe Junior Suite
Our gracious Principe Junior Suite feels like a well appointed Tuscan appartamento. An entry foyer leads to a generous bedroom with king size bed and lounge seating area.
Members only
7Palazzo Moderno
Located across three floors, the Palazzo Moderno is Collegio's largest and most private accommodation.
Members only
Suites
Size
8Fiore One-Bedroom Suite
This is a true one-bedroom suite, with light-filled rooms featuring sophisticated yet comfortable furnishings and sweeping views over Firenze or the Tuscan hillside. Residential in style, foyers lead to wood-beamed living rooms with sofa, lounge, and dining seating arrangements, most with private bars.
Members only
9Florentina One-Bedroom Suite
With beamed ceilings, oversized paned windows, luxe woolen upholstery, and a sophisticated mix of contemporary and antique objects, the Florentina One Bedroom Suite offers a distinct sense of Tuscan home.
Members only
10Affreschi Suite
Live amongst history in Collegio’s Fresco Suites - located on the first floor - where walls and ceilings are adorned with impeccably restored 16th and 18th century hand-painted frescos. A residential in-style foyer leads to the living room with lounge and dining seating arrangements, featuring private bar and winery.
Members only
11Suite dei Gigli
An expansive corner suite features a living and dining room space, bedroom with sitting area, walk-in double closet and a windowed bathroom with freestanding hand forged copper tub.
Members only
12Santa Maria del Fiore Suite
Find yourself at home in Florence with some of the best views in all of the city. Enter the foyer and allow yourself to be transported by the views as you discover the many rooms of this impeccably designed suite.
Members only
13Campanile Suite
A sprawling outdoor terrace with perfect views of the city makes the signature Campanile Suite ideal for spending evenings al fresco savoring Firenze’s extraordinary sunsets. Indoors, views of the city continue through the living and dining room, which offers a private kitchenette and bar room.
Members only
14Suite Giardino
A true escape from city life, Suite Giardino is Collegio’s only ground-floor guest room offering incredible space and privacy. Up a private set of stairs from the Colonnade gallery, enter a sprawling suite with stunning 16th-century landscape frescos flowing through each suite's rooms.
Members only
15Penthouse la Quercia
Accessible from the hotel via a private elevator or your private cypress-lined driveway for those seeking ultimate privacy. Once inside, find yourself exploring your two living rooms - one with a winery and spacious seating that opens up to your private terrace and a second with a dining area.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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