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Relais Santa Croce

Florence, Italy

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Relais Santa Croce

Summary of 257 verified reviews

95
Excellent

Excellent luxury hotel. Good for sightseeing. Fantastic service.

A perfect balance between the luxury of a bygone era and modern comforts. In the historic centre of Florence, an eighteenth century residence hosts the exclusive, refined Relais Santa Croce hotel. Surrounded by its sumptuous furnishings and frescoed ceilings, you will be assisted by highly professional staff and delighted by the evocative nature of this truly extraordinary location in which luxury and refinement are the predominant features. It is the ideal destination for those seeking the intimacy of a private residence in Florence.

The hotel restaurant, Guelfi e Ghibellini, offers innovative, seasonal regional menus. Furthermore, situated within the same building as the Relais Santa Croce is the Enoteca Pinchiorri, a three-star Michelin restaurant.

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Located in the historic Florence center, Relais Santa Croce By Baglioni Hotels is a noble 18th century Palazzo, the only Relais & Châteaux charming property in Florence. Stay in the largest suite in Florence, the Santa Croce Royal Suite, 260 square meters of privacy and discreet intimacy. Relais Santa Croce By Baglioni Hotels is also home to the Guelfi & Ghibellini Restaurant, on the first floor of the Palazzo.

Guests making reservations through Five Star Alliance under the "Five Star Signature Package" or "Five Star Signature Suites & Villas" will also receive the following amenities:

  • Breakfast Daily
  • $100 F&B Credit
  • VIP Status
  • WiFi
  • Upgrade
  • Early Check-in
  • Late Check-out
Terms and Conditions
Reservations must be made through Five Star Alliance under the “5 Star Signature Package." Full breakfast is provided for up to two guests daily. A $100 USD equivalent food and beverage credit is included, once per room, per stay, applicable for Guelfi & Ghibellini Restaurant and room service (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full). Upgrade, early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability at time of check-in and departure.


Hotel Address:
  • Relais Santa Croce
  • Via Ghibellina 87
  • Florence, 50122
  • Italy
Locale(s):
  • Florence:

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Location Summary
If you have a passion for art, we advise you to start in Florence where you can admire extraordinary paintings, sculptures and architectural masterpieces.

Directions to Hotel
By airplane - From Florence airport - with a private taxi you arrive directly to the hotel in about 15 minutes, with the "Vola in bus" shuttle service you arrive at Santa Maria Novella Station in about 20 minutes.

By car - From Rome- take the Florence South highway exit and go in the direction of the center. When you arrive at a traffic light at the end of Lungarno del Tempio, you are obliged to go right- go in the direction of Piazza Beccaria and at the first traffic light turn left for Viale Giovine Italia. Go to the end of the Viale and turn right and drive along Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia. Continue along Corso dei Tintori and at the traffic light turn right, after 100 meters you will find Piazza Santa Croce to the right and after 20 meters there is another traffic light, turn right onto Via Ghibellina and after 100 meters you arrive to Relais Santa Croce.

From Milan: take the Florence North highway exit and go in the direction of the center. Once you arrive near Fortezza da Basso, go around and drive along Viale Spartaco Lavagnini, Piazza della Liberta, Viale Mateotti, Piazza Beccaria and lastly, Viale Giovine Italia. Go to the end of the Viale and turn right and drive along Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia. Continue along Corso dei Tintori and at the traffic light turn right- after 100 meters you will find Piazza Santa Croce to the right and after 20 meters there is another traffic light- turn right onto Via Ghibellina and after 100 meters you arrive to Relais Santa Croce.

By train - From Santa Maria Novella Station you can take a taxi or bus no.14 and get off at stop no.3 on Via Ghibellina. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the hotel from the station.
Meeting Space
Relais Santa Croce has two large meeting rooms capable of hosting up to 70 people each and offers all the necessary equipment, from video-conferencing to overhead projectors for multimedia presentations and a hostess and interpretation service. The Meeting Rooms are beside the Music Room, which can be prepared to host coffee and refreshment breaks during meetings and conferences
High Speed Internet
WiFi is available in common areas


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Business Center
    - Meeting Space
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - High Speed Internet
Available Activities
  • - Dining
    - Jogging Running
    - Shopping
    - Theatre & Museums


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