Florence, ItalySanta Croce
Palazzo Firenze by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts
Eighteenth-century frescoed palazzo
Santa Croce Florence, Italy
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
Baglioni HotelsEighteenth-century frescoed palazzo
The palazzo runs like an aristocratic private residence, centered around evening gatherings in its soaring eighteenth-century music salon.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Protected eighteenth-century frescoes and coffered ceilings beneath an intact vaulted music room.
Notable
Studio Marco Piva joined modern lighting with restored stuccoes and historic doorways.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Sant'Ambrogio market and Piazza Santa Croce are both five minutes away on foot along Via Ghibellina.
The rooms
Rooms have high ceilings and tall shuttered windows, and select signature suites come with private saunas and steam rooms.
The spa
Dogs stay too.
Guelfi & Ghibellini Restaurant
Marble-topped tables sit beneath high frescoed ceilings. Executive Chef Antonino Pepe reinterprets historic Tuscan recipes for dinner.
How it began
Marquis Baldinucci completed the palazzo in 1720, hauling two granite columns from Rome to support the facade's marble balcony.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.