Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection

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

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 Residenza 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.