Relais Santa Croce

The hotel long known as Relais Santa Croce now operates as Palazzo Firenze by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts. Its Via Ghibellina address places it between Santa Croce and the Duomo, close to many of Florence’s major monuments while remaining slightly removed from the busiest tourist streets.

The building is an 18th-century noble residence whose scale becomes most apparent in the public rooms. Frescoes, original stuccoes, coffered ceilings and monumental proportions give the property a sense of history that goes well beyond decorative styling.

Rooms and suites have been reworked under the Palazzo Firenze identity to combine preserved architectural details with cleaner contemporary furnishings. The most characterful categories make direct use of original frescoed or coffered ceilings and views toward Santa Croce.

Music and cultural programming have become part of the hotel’s renewed identity, particularly in its dramatic historic Music Room. Dining and aperitivo service similarly lean into the idea of a Florentine palazzo as a living social space rather than a sealed museum.

For travelers researching Relais Santa Croce, the key point is that the historic property remains, but under a new name and refreshed design. It is best for guests who want intimate luxury inside a genuinely important Florentine residence.