NEW ACQUISATION FOR BAGLIONI HOTELS
THE Baglioni Hotels Collection continues to e x p a n d with the acquisition of the Relais Santa Croce in Florence.
Situated right in the heart of Florence, in the historic Palazzo Ciofi – Jacometti which dates back to 1700, the Relais Santa Croce is one of the finest hotels in the city and is the ideal destination for those looking for an environment that evokes the intimacy
of a private residence.
The recent restoration of the palazzo has returned the building to its original splendour and the hotel is now complete and decorated with original frescoes, exquisite period furniture and sumptuous fabrics.
The result of the sympathetic restoration is a unique atmosphere which has remained intact over the centuries where tradition and modernity live happily together.
Guests of the Relais Santa Croce will find that luxury is evident throughout the hotel - from the stunning lounge to the beautiful bedrooms, every detail has been carefully considered in order to make a stay here perfect.
For that extra special occasion there are 2 luxurious Royal Suites with views of the nearby Basilica Santa Croce. Each of these suites has 18th century frescoes, fine period furniture and each has a splendid reception room for entertaining or relaxing.
The hotel also has excellent meeting facilities with two, fully equipped meeting rooms and everything from interpreters to video conferencing may be arranged.
Fine dining at the Guelfi e Ghibellini Restaurant is a feature of the Relais Santa Croce, where you will find Mediterranean cuisine on the menu alongside Tuscan specialties.
The hotel can arrange things like entrance tickets to the Uffizi (which avoids any queuing) and boat trips on the River Arno at sunset.
One very interesting place that not many visitors know about where entrance is free and worthwhile, is the Leather School situated
at the back of the Basilica Santa Croce. You can see the craftsmen making the fabulous bags etc and there is a shop with beautiful things for sale.
On the walls you can see pictures of all the kings, queens, actors and presidents who have visited and ordered their custom-made bags and luggage from the School.
For those wealthy car enthusiasts Baglioni has a partnership with a company called Red Travel who can either hire you a super car (Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini etc) or, lead you through a tour of Tuscany for a day, you drive the Ferrari and a leader goes in front with direct wireless communication to show you the way. Expensive
but fabulous! Go to www.red-travel.com to
see details.
With this last acquisition Baglioni Hotels consolidates its presence in Tuscany. The Relais Santa Croce adds to Hotel Bernini
Palace in Florence, Residence Alleluja and Hotel Cala del Porto in Punta Ala. Fo r more i n f o r m a t i o n l o g o n t o
www.baglionihotels.com and click on Florence.
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