Croce Di Malta Hotel Florence

General Information

Hotel Croce di Malta is the perfect place to find lounge afater an intense workday, a necessary conference or a lengthy stay to Florentine memorials. The guesthouse is situated in what up till the mid 1800's was the ancient Suore della Carita (Sisters of Charity) convent, which offered cordiality to Florence's "poor, virtuous maidens". The convent was constructed on a pre-existing building from Roman times. Marble sculptures and relief's date back from this period, in addition to a splendid column enhanced with an Ionic capital that able to calm be admired today in different regions of the inn. Its structure is a harmonious combination of Tuscan renaissance forms and current architectural design. The apartments and inside decor stem from important, pure geometrical forms where the meticulous play of full and empty shapes creates a unique, up-to-date ambiance. The guesthouse encloses a nice indoor park with swimming pool, a little jewel rarely found in Florence's heart. Enjoy calmness and unwind amongst magnolias and wisterias, sunbathe or take a balmy soak in the pool. From the last floor you can get the capacious scenic terrace, yet another one of the hotel's enviable assets with a brasserie accessible for cocktails on sunny days. From here the eyes take in an evocative, sweeping 360-degree panorama consisting of the refined, advanced shape of the Duomo against the backdrop of Florentine mountains, the purple cupola by Brunelleschi, the whiteness of the marble decorated with green of the shining Santa Maria Novella front and its soaring Romanic-Gothic bell stronghold. At sunset this wonderful view lights up with all the nuances of vermilion, yellow and gold springing forth from rooftops and building facades.
The hotel also provides service like carouse amenities, Bar, Concierge, Doctor on call, High-Speed Internet access, Wireless Internet access, Lift / Elevator, Lobby, Non-smoking suites, Parking amenities at cost, Reception, Room facilities, Safe deposit box and Smoke-free hotel.

Dining Information

The restaurant, where the forest panelling provides a cozy atmosphere, conventional Tuscan cuisine joined to the flavours of the region meets intenational food, thus also satisfying the majority exquisite palates. Here state convention meets Tyrrhenian Sea fishermen's custom, so amongst peculiarities such as the characteristic 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.

Location Information

Hotel Croce di Malta is situated only several steps from both the Arno River and the Santa Maria Novella train station. The church of the same name makes up one of the corners of a charming triangle of works of art linking Piazza Santa Maria Novella, the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Duomo, all of which only several minutes' stroll away.