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The 4****Hotel Croce di Malta is located only a few steps from both the Arno River and the Santa Maria Novella railway station. The church of the same name makes up one of the corners of an ideal triangle of works of art linking Piazza Santa Maria Novella, the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Duomo, all of which only a few minutes’ walk away. The San Lorenzo area is also nearby, with the famous Cappelle Medicee chapels, the Uffizi Art Museum and the Accademia Galleries. The location is perfect for those who wish to be close to the most prestigious boutiques, the banks of the Arno River and the main monuments .

Hotel:
The hotel encloses a lovely inner garden with pool, a small jewel rarely found in Florence’s centre. Enjoy tranquillity and relax among magnolias and wisterias, sunbathe or take a refreshing dip in the pool. From the last floor you can reach the spacious panoramic terrace, yet another one of the hotel's enviable assets with a bar available for cocktails on sunny days. From here the eyes take in an evocative, sweeping 360-degree vista comprising of the elegant, sophisticated shape of the Duomo against the backdrop of Florentine hills, the red cupola by Brunelleschi, the whiteness of the marble embellished with green of the glorious Santa Maria Novella façade and its soaring Romanic-Gothic bell tower. At sunset this wondrous view lights up with all the nuances of red, yellow and gold springing forth from rooftops and building façades.


Accomodation:
All 98 rooms are decorated according to the canons of classic elegance, where the furniture is the result of meticulous handcrafted workmanship and the hand-painted panels are reminiscent of Tuscan works of art from the 15th and 16th centuries. The rooms’ charm goes hand in hand with the comfort of the most modern, functional amenities such as satellite TV, mini-bar, direct-line telephone and fast connection to the Internet.
Extremely functional, the bathrooms are tastefully and harmoniously decorated

Conferences & meetings:
The three conference rooms are comfortable and unique due to the design and decorations executed by skilful Tuscan craftsmen. They can be prepared to host small art exhibitions, meetings and conferences, with an eye toward satisfying all the specific needs of each particular event.


Restaurant
The restaurant, where the wood panelling provides a warm atmosphere, traditional Tuscan cuisine linked to the flavours of the area meets international cuisine, thus also satisfying the most refined palates. Here country tradition meets Tyrrhenian Sea fishermen’s tradition, so among specialities such as the typical Florentine ribollita, aubergine and boletus mushroom “Pappa”, and Chianina beef with rocket, there are fresh seafood dishes such as Caciucco alla Livornese or sea bass with aromatic herbs.


Service:
Our service is geared toward satisfying our most sophisticated, demanding guests without sacrificing the warm familiarity typical of Tuscany. The reception desk, open 24 hours a day, guarantees efficiency and promptness in all aspects of hospitality.
The hotel has a reserved area for the arrival and unloading of luggage. It is possible for the car to be picked up at the hotel for storage at one of the car parks selected by the hotel.


Food Beverage: Breakfast buffet .


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Reference nr.: EN/S/102397