The St. Regis Florence vs Relais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts
The St. Regis Florence and Relais Santa Croce are both recommended by experts. Overall, Relais Santa Croce ranks marginally better than The St. Regis Florence. Relais Santa Croce scores 89 with endorsements from 13 sources including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
The St. Regis Florence
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Piazza Ognissanti 1, 50123 Florence
From $344 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Luxurious and exclusive."
Concierge
"Starwood has nailed the new luxury spirit with some finesse in this intimately opulent makeover of Florence's former Grand Hotel."
Star Service
"Originally constructed by Brunelleschi prior to Columbus' maiden voyage, the St. Regis resounds with a refined traditionalism rewound for demanding modern-day travelers."
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"Formerly the Grand Hotel Firenze, this 15th-century landmark reopened as the St. Regis Florence in 2011 following a multimillion-dollar renovation of the entire building."
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"One of Florence's iconic hotels, The St. Regis oozes elegance and old-world charm."
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Relais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts
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Via Ghibellina 87, 50122 Florence
From $402 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Fascinating atmosphere, frescoed halls and elegantly furnished rooms."
Concierge
"Inaugurated in spring 2005, this 24-room hotel offers luxurious accommodation and contemporary style in the shell of a grand, 18th-century palazzo close to the Duomo."
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When to go: Avoid August (it's hot and full of tourists) and January (cold and damp).
Insight Guides
"Recently restored by the stylish Baglioni group, this is an intimate palazzo for dangerous liaisons, with expansively opulent rooms that are matched by a noted restaurant, Guelfi e Ghibellini."
DK Eyewitness
"This wonderful hotel, in an 18th-century palazzo, is just a short stroll from Michelangelo’s house. Most of its luxurious rooms overlook the street."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"This seventeenth-century residence in Florence’s trendy Santa Croce neighborhood has been deftly converted into an upscale 24-room hotel with a contemporary flair."
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