Relais Santa Croce
Florence, Italy
This charming Palazzo, once owned by Marquis Baldinucci, the Pope's treasurer, is in the heart of Florence where Via Ghibellina meets Via De Pepi and Renaissance art meets contemporary design, and is the ultimate expression of Tuscan elegance. A Relais & Châteaux residence housed in a noble 18th century Palazzo adorned with original frescoes and hand-sculpted reliefs, the Relais Santa Croce is the perfect venue for those seeking the intimate and cosy atmosphere typical of a private home.
The hotel boasts historic wooden trusses based on a Leonardo da Vinci design that supported a stunning 3-metre chandelier in the centre of the Sala della Musica, the main lounge in the hotel. 24 rooms and suites overlook the rooftops of Florence, the Duomo or the Santa Croce Basilica, where 18th century frescoes, hand-painted sculpted reliefs and contemporary lighting create refined and timeless settings. On the main floor, the Presidential Suite De Pepi and the Royal Suite Da Verrazzano, with their frescoed ceilings, antique furniture and a sumptuous room to welcome guests, breathe life into the Santa Croce Royal Suite, one of the most impressive and spacious in the city.
The Guelfi & Ghibellini restaurant excels in Mediterranean cuisine with a strong emphasis on Tuscan flavours; a perfect way to experience traditional local specialities and contemporary variations. The three Michelin star Enoteca Pinchiorri, in the same Palazzo, rounds off the gastronomicexperience with its fine cuisine and world-renowned wine cellar.
The hotel boasts historic wooden trusses based on a Leonardo da Vinci design that supported a stunning 3-metre chandelier in the centre of the Sala della Musica, the main lounge in the hotel. 24 rooms and suites overlook the rooftops of Florence, the Duomo or the Santa Croce Basilica, where 18th century frescoes, hand-painted sculpted reliefs and contemporary lighting create refined and timeless settings. On the main floor, the Presidential Suite De Pepi and the Royal Suite Da Verrazzano, with their frescoed ceilings, antique furniture and a sumptuous room to welcome guests, breathe life into the Santa Croce Royal Suite, one of the most impressive and spacious in the city.
The Guelfi & Ghibellini restaurant excels in Mediterranean cuisine with a strong emphasis on Tuscan flavours; a perfect way to experience traditional local specialities and contemporary variations. The three Michelin star Enoteca Pinchiorri, in the same Palazzo, rounds off the gastronomicexperience with its fine cuisine and world-renowned wine cellar.
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? Amerigo Vespucci, Florence: 12 km (46 min)
? Santa Maria Novella Railway Station, Florence: 1,6 mm (10 min)
ACCOMMODATIONS
? 9 Deluxe Rooms
? 3 Grand Deluxe Rooms
? 6 Junior Suites
? 4 Suites (incl. 1 De Pepi Presidential Suite and 1 Da Verazzano, combinable for a Royal Suite)
? 2 Signature Suites (260 sqm on 1st floor; completely separated from the rest of the hotel to ensure maximum privacy and intimacy)
RESTAURANTS
? Guelfi & Ghibellini Restaurant serves a Mediterranean cuisine with a strong emphasis on Tuscan flavours; a perfect way to experience traditional local specialities and contemporary variations
? The three Michelin star Enoteca Pinchiorri, in the same Palazzo, rounds off the gastronomic experience with its fine cuisine and world-renowned wine cellar.
KEY POINTS OF INTEREST
? Basilica di Santa Croce: 200m (2 min walk)
? Piazza del Duomo: 850m (10 min walk)
? Santa Maria del Fiore: 850m (10 min walk)
? Palazzo Vecchio: 700m (9 min walk)
? Piazza della Signoria: 700m (9 min walk)
? Basilica di St Maria Novella: 1,4 km (17 min walk)
? Ponte Vecchio: 1 km (12 min walk)
SALA DELLA MUSICA
Situated on the magnificent first floor, the Sala della Musica is a majestic ballroom with a stately ambiance that can host up to 150 guests. An imposing fireplace, high frescoed ceilings and large windows that bathe the room in natural light create an all-embracing feeling of grandeur and a timeless, magical setting. A stunning 3-metre crystal chandelier was suspended from the ceiling by wooden trusses based on a Leonardo da Vinci design that are still visible today. The Sala della Musica is the perfect venue for meetings, corporate events, press conferences, theatrical performances and private concerts.
MEETING & EVENTS
Relais Santa Croce has functions rooms for meetings and events for up to 150 people that combine old-world luxury and contemporary comfort
HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
? The Palazzo can be hired for exclusive stylish private parties, meetings and promotional events with total privacy guaranteed.
? Leather Master Experience: Relais Santa Croce and Leather School offer you a memorable opportunity to experience in the heart of Florence?s leather craftsmanship, by sharing with its guests the atmosphere of a Renaissance workshop and the utter attention to the details and quality of unique creations. We invite you to participate on a half-day master class, a workshop of excellence in leather craftsmanship.
? Private visit to Aquaflor Florence, a renowned Maison de Parfum in the heart of the Santa Croce district.
? Santa Maria Novella Railway Station, Florence: 1,6 mm (10 min)
ACCOMMODATIONS
? 9 Deluxe Rooms
? 3 Grand Deluxe Rooms
? 6 Junior Suites
? 4 Suites (incl. 1 De Pepi Presidential Suite and 1 Da Verazzano, combinable for a Royal Suite)
? 2 Signature Suites (260 sqm on 1st floor; completely separated from the rest of the hotel to ensure maximum privacy and intimacy)
RESTAURANTS
? Guelfi & Ghibellini Restaurant serves a Mediterranean cuisine with a strong emphasis on Tuscan flavours; a perfect way to experience traditional local specialities and contemporary variations
? The three Michelin star Enoteca Pinchiorri, in the same Palazzo, rounds off the gastronomic experience with its fine cuisine and world-renowned wine cellar.
KEY POINTS OF INTEREST
? Basilica di Santa Croce: 200m (2 min walk)
? Piazza del Duomo: 850m (10 min walk)
? Santa Maria del Fiore: 850m (10 min walk)
? Palazzo Vecchio: 700m (9 min walk)
? Piazza della Signoria: 700m (9 min walk)
? Basilica di St Maria Novella: 1,4 km (17 min walk)
? Ponte Vecchio: 1 km (12 min walk)
SALA DELLA MUSICA
Situated on the magnificent first floor, the Sala della Musica is a majestic ballroom with a stately ambiance that can host up to 150 guests. An imposing fireplace, high frescoed ceilings and large windows that bathe the room in natural light create an all-embracing feeling of grandeur and a timeless, magical setting. A stunning 3-metre crystal chandelier was suspended from the ceiling by wooden trusses based on a Leonardo da Vinci design that are still visible today. The Sala della Musica is the perfect venue for meetings, corporate events, press conferences, theatrical performances and private concerts.
MEETING & EVENTS
Relais Santa Croce has functions rooms for meetings and events for up to 150 people that combine old-world luxury and contemporary comfort
HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
? The Palazzo can be hired for exclusive stylish private parties, meetings and promotional events with total privacy guaranteed.
? Leather Master Experience: Relais Santa Croce and Leather School offer you a memorable opportunity to experience in the heart of Florence?s leather craftsmanship, by sharing with its guests the atmosphere of a Renaissance workshop and the utter attention to the details and quality of unique creations. We invite you to participate on a half-day master class, a workshop of excellence in leather craftsmanship.
? Private visit to Aquaflor Florence, a renowned Maison de Parfum in the heart of the Santa Croce district.
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