Hotel Relais Certosa Firenze in Florence

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The Villa of Relais Certosa was originally the guest quarters of the Certosa dei Galluzo Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Europe and a destination of pilgrimages. The monastery hosted hundreds of religious scholars, and, before the Napoleonic pillages, preserved over 500 exquisite works of art. Even today, one can admire several of these works of art when visiting this antique Monastery, still occupied by the Cistercian monks. It was renovated along with other buildings on the property to make a total of 59 rooms and 6 suites, some decorated in rustic Tuscan style and some modern.

The Hotel Relais Certosa is located on 15 acres of a park-like setting surrounded by olive trees, cypresses, pines and oak trees. Originally created as a guest quarters in 1400, it was enlarged in the nineteenth century and in 1975, it became part of the Bettoja Hotel Group. The rooms and suites overlook the magnificent park setting surrounding them, and have a view of the Tuscan hills and the Certosa. A stay at the Relais Certosa - for business or pleasure - offers the advantage of absolute peace and quiet in a garden setting just minutes from the historical center of Florence. As soon as you enter the relaxing atmosphere of Relais Certosa, you feel in complete harmony with nature. As the hotel is near the Chianti region, you can easily plan a visit to one of the many famous vineyards and wine cellars in the area. The Relais Villa offers modern meeting and banquet facilities, tennis courts, a bar, and a friendly restaurant where typical delicious Tuscan dishes are prepared and served; lunch and dinner can also be served in the garden or in the gazebo. The hotel is located 500 m from the Firenze-Certosa exit off highway A1 on Via Chiantigiana. Famous Florentine sights such as Ponte Vecchio can be reached easily in 10 minutes with the Hotel's complimentary shuttle service.

The Relais Certosa enjoys a particularly favourable position the Ponte Vecchio can be reached by the hotels courtesy bus in 15 minutes. The hotel is only 500 meters from the Florence-certosa exit of the Autostrada Del Sole, Italys main highway north to south. The hotels rooms, many of which give directly on to the garden, the conference rooms, restaurant and tennis courts offer the guests a tranquil and pleasant stay.

This 4-star traditional hotel is situated in the southern suburb of Florence surrounded by 15 acres of parkland, a few steps from the Certosa Monastery and about 6km from the historical centre. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to the centre. The hotel is also located 500m from the Firenze-Certosa exit off highway A1 on Via Chiantigiana, perfect location for those travelling by car and wishing to explore the surrounding Chianti region. The property is a traditional villa with origins dating back from the 1400s. Rooms are quite spacious. They are decorated in rustic Tuscan style with dark wood furniture and wood-beam ceilings and offer beautiful views of the Tuscan hills or the park. Some rooms have a terrace. Bathrooms have bathtub or shower. The hotel offers 4 tennis courts and a swimming pool. The Terrazza restaurant serves typical Tuscan cuisine. Continental buffet breakfast is included (7:00-10:30).

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