Relais Santa Croce

If you want to feel pampered in a special dream, if you want a corner rich in charm, if you want to feel at home and if you want to feel your very best in a world that is extraordinary and unique, then welcomw! Every stay will become a return to your most magical home.

Close your eyes and immagine a quite island in the heart of one of the most beautiful town of the world.. inside the heart of Florence.. where thetre are the most famous monuments and the most important shopping streets of the town. Imagine now an en semble of history, elegance and bon-ton, fusing together to enjoy you an unforgettable stay in the most aristochatic of the town...Open your eyes, you discover to be in a wonderful palace, where you feel soon to be at "Home". Welcome to the Relais Santa Croce, where the style of life is made of harmony, refinement, charme and discretion... Soft lights and friendless welcome the Guest, that immediately is mantled in a descreet and familiar atmoshere.The sensation you receive is to be tenderly circled with all the sagacities to feel you .... like Home.

An age-old palace from the 1700's, with frescos on the ceilings, high quality comfort and professional staff at your service. Luxury and refinement in the heart of Florence, between Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo.

The perfect balance between luxury from times past and modern comfort.

At the beginning of the 1700's Marquis Baldinucci, treasurer to the Pope, had a magnificent palace constructed with two imposing granite columns at the entrance which the Marquis brought from Rome. Today, Ciofi-Jacometti Palace has returned to its age-old splendour: the recent restoration work was realized while fully respecting the original architectural elements of the building, recovering the precious fabric, the period furniture and the original frescos dating back to the XVIII century. The result is a unique atmosphere, remaining intact over the centuries in which tradition and modernity live perfectly side by side. In this splendid setting, the guests will be surrounded by the full attention of our professional staff, to make your stay at Relais Santa Croce truly unforgettable.

On entering the hotel, the guests will be welcomed into a refined lounge on the noble floor, which is found beside the charming Music Room. In this room, protected by moving walls as in the past, there is a small stage which is still used today for musical aperitifs or other entertainment shows. Luxury and refinement are the predominant features in each atmosphere of the palace, from spacious columns to the splendid bedrooms, culminating in the Royal Suites. The interior of the building is in perfect harmony with the exclusive position of this prestigious hotel in Florence: In the very central Via Ghibellina, among Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo ,Santa Maria del Fiore, a few minutes from the Uffizi Gallery and from Ponte Vecchio.

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 Libertà, 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.

Pleasure for your palate

Simple, tasty dishes, genuine seasonal ingredients: all the authentic flavours of this splendid land, prepared to perfection by the chef in the restaurant. In a refined, tranquil atmosphere, you can discover and taste the famous Tuscan specialties: age-old recipes that require time, experience and passion, but above all, the highest quality materials. Just like the fresh ones they buy daily from the historic Sant Ambrogio Market, choosing each ingredient one by one, to guarantee a perfect final result and to offer your palate indescribable pleasure. From the many varieties of vegetables in the Tuscan kitchen to the esteemed meat from Chianina cows, necessary for the famous "Fiorentina" steak.