Luxury hotels, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Hotel Relais Santa Croce, Firenze

This hotel in Florence is the ultimate in luxury and style. It is perfect if you really want to indulge yourself while staying in this magnificent Tuscan city. The five-star Hotel Relais Santa Croce, Firenze was a palace in the 18th century and evidence of this remains all over the building, from ceiling frescoes to soaring columns. It has recently been restored, yet the work carefully respects the original features of the palace, including the recovery of fabrics and period furniture, so is a perfect mix of old and new from throughout the centuries.

As you enter the hotel, you are greeted by a large lounge and the music room. This is used regularly for music before dinner, while the small stage is the setting for shows put on by the hotel. The restaurant is equally refined: it provides a tranquil atmosphere in which to experience the best Tuscan cuisine - a cuisine famed throughout the world. Each day the ingredients are specially bought from the historic Sant Ambrogio Market. Florence is especially known for its steaks, with meat from Chianina cattle, and these are complemented by the freshest vegetables and other ingredients.

There are 26 rooms in this hotel. They are spacious and modern and come with air conditioning, internet via TV or laptop, a safe and a mini-bar. Rates for each room also include little extras such as a welcoming cocktail and afternoon snacks. There is an on-site beauty salon which offers plenty of ways to pamper and relax. If you are travelling on business, this hotel in Florence can cater for all your needs with resources such as a business support centre, meeting rooms and photocopying, plus internet access of course.

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Double room from €176