My friend and I just returned from a glorious 4 day trip in Florence. We booked the Relais Santa Croce after winning a bid at Luxury Link and could not have been more pleased. The hotel itself is gorgeous - a perfect balance of Florentine architecture, old world touches and modern amenities. The main lobby lounge is a dream come... more

The Relais is an oasis in Florence. We stayed for in June 2008 and were simply delighted by the room (Junior Suite) and the overall service. The building is beautifully restored with spacious public areas which retain their traditional style. Our room was fitted out in quite a modern, but restrained, style. It was about 5m by 5 m, with... more

Beautiful place, a pure luxury and really romantic... more

My husband and I were recently in Italy on holiday. As we were exploring Florence, we noticed Relais Santa Croce hotel. Being the curious person that I am, I went in to look around and also spoke to the bellman. He was very friendly and polite, and we asked if you all were open for dinner to non-guests. He said... more

No, this is thankfully not your typical deluxe american chain hotel. This is Europe, the real thing... History, design, quality, knowledge, discretion, wisdom...an absolutely wonderful haven in the centre of the capital of the sublime... more

Dear Relais Santa Croce team! Thank you for an absolutary amazing time. Your helpful attitude, attention to customes service & friendliness made my stay & an experience to cherish for many years to come. We'll be coming back soon for our Relais Santa Croce 'fix'. more

We stayed in Florence for a week enjoying the beauty of this city and relaxing in one of the best Hotels we ever found. The Relais Santa Croce is much more than a "luxury hotel". It's a place where you can experience the excellence in service, the excellence in location, the excellence in atmosphere, the excellence in cuisine... In a... more

I am back to office and I wanted to send at the Relais Santa Croce my warmest regards and great thanks for the wonderful stay ! This is my real favourite place in Florence and I already transmitted to my friends of the sales team my best impressions. The building is wonderful, the mix of classic and design deco is... more

Prior to booking, I saw the pics on Tripadvisor and was really quite excited. However, I was a little concerned upon arrival. The hotel is in located on a nondescript street, there was no one to help us with our luggage at the front door, it didn't really look or feel like a hotel and I was beginning to wonder... more