Florence is a city where every alley, road or square preserves a work of art. The city that fascinates and charms, a city to discover little by little, walking through its splendid historic centre to admire churches, monuments and historic buildings, such as the eighteenth-century Ciofi-Jacometti Palace, which hosts in the heart of Florence, between Santa Croce Basilica and the Dome the luxury Relais Santa Croce and a few minutes from the Uffizi Gallery and from Ponte Vecchio.
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 sophisticated atmosphere in which tradition and modernity live perfectly armonious. In this splendid setting, and the luxurious suites of Relais Santa Croce offer its guests high quality comfort , great attention to detail: period furniture with design elements, precious fabric and luxury finishings, such as the walls decorated with boiserie panels, the refined atmosphere and the elegant environment represents a sensation of intense pleasure for any guest that request luxury services and want live a truly unforgettable holiday in Florence.
Accommodation: 24 rooms and suites. Rates from: EUR 385.
Check-in: 14:00 h. Check-out: 12:00 h. Credit Cards: AmEx, DC, Jbc, Maestro, MC, VISA.
Style: aristocratic. Setting: above the bay. Atmosphere: Buzzy.
Interest: culture, historical site, romance.
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.
Access for people with handicap, Air conditionated, Internet Room, Lift elevator, Lobby lounge, Restaurant.
Airport transfer, Banquet facilities, Bar & Music room, Courtesy car, Internet facilities, Ironing service, Laundry service.
Star Diamond Award 2007, Condè Nast Top New Hotel 2006
