The antique decorating in this large and quiet apartment lends an additional dimension to an otherwise pleasant luxury apartment.

Not only are the furnishings luxurious, the views over the piazza to the handsome medieval church are breathtaking. Each apartment features its own historic atmosphere with Renaissance murals, family heirloom antiques, and talented decorating. Many guests spend the season here, returning year after year.

Conveniently located in the heart of the historical center of Florence, in Piazza Santa Croce, the palazzo is a landmark Renaissance Palazzo, and one of the few left in the historic center of Florence with a dramatic frescoed facade.

Many people passing through Piazza Santa Croce notice Giovanni di Ser Giovanni's 1620 frescoes on the overhanging facade this handsome building, but few realize they can actually stay here. The 16th-century palazzo is owned by the gracious Contessa Piccolomini, who rents out truly spacious apartments to anyone who has ever dreamed of lying in bed near a roaring fire under a 17th-century frescoed ceiling or sipping tea in a living room surrounded by trompe d'oeil Roman ruins with a 16th-century wood ceiling above.

On the third floor (American designation) of the Palazzo, with elevator up 20 steps from main entrance.

Very light, overlooking the private Renaissance garden. Elegant and spacious living/dining room with working fireplace and frescoed ceiling. To preserve the integrity of the ceiling, the hallway is separated by half-height walls with handsome columns forming the entry.

Three bedrooms (one with queen-size bed, one with two single beds, and one with a single). The twin bedrooms  has breathtaking eighteenth century stucco and pastel decorations.

Two bathrooms (one with tub and shower, one with shower), and a small toilet.

Complete built-in kitchen. Washing machine and dishwasher.

Independent heating. Air conditioners.

Facilities :
Dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave oven, toaster, American coffee maker, satellite TV, stereo hi-fi, CD and DVD players, high speed internet, answering machine, fax machine, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Use of Palazzo private Gym.

Santa Croce Apartments: A cash deposit is payable on arrival, refundable at check out less utilities, phone and internet charges as well as damages and lost keys, if any. 1% tax applied to stays of 30 or more days. Florence city tax of €2/pp/day payable to your greeter.

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The antique decorating in this large and quiet apartment lends an additional dimension to an otherwise pleasant luxury apartment.

Not only are the furnishings luxurious, the views over the piazza to the handsome medieval church are breathtaking. Each apartment features its own historic atmosphere with Renaissance murals, family heirloom antiques, and talented decorating. Many guests spend the season here, returning year after year.