HOTEL SANTA CROCE, Florence

All major attractions - Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio - are within a 5-15 minute walk. The train station is a 15-minute walk. Free luggage storage allows exploring the city before check-in or after checkout. The staff provide maps and personalised recommendations at arrival. Private parking is available nearby for €30 per day, with a valet service to handle ZTL restrictions. Numerous restaurants and cafés surround the hotel.

All rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries, plus an LCD TV and safety deposit box. The annex offers self-contained units with kitchenettes or full kitchens, ideal for families or longer stays. The historic building has no elevator, and upper-floor rooms are accessed by stairs. Rooms are cleaned daily. Main building rooms are compact; the annex apartment provides more space. In summer, keep windows closed or use screens to avoid mosquitoes. The hotel is set on a quiet street despite its central location.

Breakfast includes a continental spread with hot drinks, juices, and lactose-free milk available on request. Special diet menus can be arranged. Breakfast can be served in the room. A bar and coffee house on site offer additional drinks and snacks. No restaurant is available for lunch or dinner, but the surrounding streets are lined with trattorias, street food spots, and cafés.

Explore Florence by bicycle with rental available from the hotel. A shared lounge and TV area provides a space to relax. The hotel does not have spa, pool, or fitness facilities.

Laundry and ironing services are available for an additional charge. Valet parking handles the off-site parking (€30/day). Car hire can be arranged. Express check-in/check-out is offered. Family rooms and a kid-friendly buffet are available. The hotel has 24-hour security with CCTV and key access. Pets are not allowed. There is no elevator.