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.
HistoryThe 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.
