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Relais Santa Croce

Via Ghibellina 87
Florence, Italy 50122

Situated in the centre of historical Florence, the exclusive, recently refurbished 18th century palace hotel, Relais Santa Croce, is 12 kilometres from the airport. This 3 floor hotel has 24 individually styled guestrooms and suites with minimalist decor, antique furniture and leather upholstery. All rooms include walk in closets and are equipped with high speed Internet access (surcharge) connected to satellite plasma television with pay movies, direct dial phones, safes and minibars. Some of the marble and quartzite bathrooms feature steam or spa baths and televisions while all have phones.

After exploring the historically rich centre of Florence, guests can relax with a cocktail beneath the original fresco ceilings in the classically furnished salon, music room or cigar lounge. Weary travellers can unwind in the sauna or steam room or can relax with a massage; while more energetic guests can take advantage of discounted use of the nearby fitness centre. Guelfi & Ghibellini serves Tuscan dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making use of fresh, regional produce. Guests with cars can utilise the parking garage (surcharge); while a limousine service is also available. For further cultural experiences, multilingual staff at the 24 hour reception can book tickets for theatre and concerts. Nearby attractions include the Uffizi art gallery, 500 metres away and the family home of Michelangelo, Buonarroti house, which is 700 metres away. Amerigo Vespucci Airport is 12 kilometres from the hotel.

Rates:
357.14 - 1079.14 EUR

Number Of Rooms: 24
Number Of Floors: 3
Check In Time: 3 PM
Check Out Time: Noon

Amenities:
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Meeting Rooms
Wake Up Service

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Relais Santa Croce
Via Ghibellina 87
Florence, Italy 50122

Driving Directions:
Although the airport is very close to Florence, traffic can be bad in the city, so guests are advised to allow at least 40 minutes for travel. The airport is a short taxi ride from the hotel, costing approximately 20 EUR. Alternatively, it is also possible to take the half hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella Station, in the centre of Florence. Guests can either take a taxi or bus no 14 and get off at stop number three on Via Ghibellina, a short distance from the hotel. Bus service tickets can be bought at tobacconists or vending machines. Tickets are sold on a time basis one hour, two hour or 24 hour tickets. Traffic is restricted in the city centre and parking is expensive, so the centre of Florence is best explored on foot.
Driving directions: From the airport, drive take the Viali di circonvallazione in the direction of the city centre. Take Spartaco Lavagnini around Fortezza de Basso, then take the Piazza della Libert�, then Viale Mateotti, then Piazza Beccaria and finally, Viale Giovine Italia. Drive to the end of the Viale and turn right into Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia. Continue along Corso dei Tintori and at the traffic light turn right. Carry on straight and after 100 metres you will pass Piazza Santa Croce on your right. 20 metres further on, at the next traffic light, Turn right into Via Ghibellina and the hotel is a further hundred metres along.