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MORANDI ALLA CROCETTA HOTEL - Florence
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WELCOME TO HOTEL MORANDI ALLA CROCETTA!
A quiet comfortable and distinguished atmosphere in the former convent of the Crocetta, it is today, following an ancient tradition of hospitality, a place where one can enjoy a pleasant and relaxed stay in Florence. Located in the historical centre of the city next to the Archaeological Museum and a few steps from the Academy of Fine Arts, it is within easy walking distance of every point of artistic, cultural and economic interest.
The best of modern comfort harmoniously combined with the warmth of antique furnishings.
With individually controlled central air conditioning, every room has fully equipped private facilities, as well as a hair-dryer, sat-television, radio, refrigerator-bar, direct dialing telephone, a safe and WI-FI Internet connection. A private garage is available.
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The Hotel is situated in via Laura, in the historical centre of Florence, very close to La Pergola theatre, the Archaeological Museum, art galleries as well as the Duomo, Piazza dei Ciompi, the Gherardesca Garden and many international restaurants and bars. Thanks to its convenient location our guests have easy access to the major attractions of the city.
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A1 Milano-Napoli > exit Firenze Sud
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella: 1.5 Km. |
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Florence FLR: 5 km
Pisa PSA: 85 km
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Firenze fiera: 1.4 Km. |
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The hotel is located in a ZTL which means an area with limited traffic access (only residents). You can drive into the ZTL to get the Hotel then you just leave the plate number at the desk to avoid to receive a fee. Parking is available for a limited number of cars, so this must be booked at time of reservation.
Coming by Car from North Italy:
From A1 Highway take exit Firenze Nord. Follow the signs for Firenze Centro. Cross the river Arno you will be on the Viali di Circonvallazione till Piazza della Libertą, then follow Viale Don Giovanni Minzoni for 68 m, turn right, follow Via Leonardo Da Vinci for 307 m and you will find Piazza Fra' Girolamo Savonarola. Follow Via Dei Della Robbia for 235 m and then turn right, following Via Degli Artisti for 76 m. You will arrive in Piazzale Donatello. Follow the roundabout Piazzale Donatello for 97 m and then take Viale Antonio Gramsci for 50 m. Turn right, follow Via Vittorio Alfieri for 148 m and then turn right taking Via Giuseppe Giusti. Turn left after 200 metres taking Borgo Pinti for 149 m and then turn right and you will arrive in Via Laura. The hotel is at number 50.
Coming by Plane:
The Airport Amerigo Vespucci of Florence is 5 km far from the city centre. The shuttle bus which will take you to the main railway station S.M.Novella, from where you can take a bus n. 31 or 32 up to via Della Colonna. Get off at the middle of via Colonna and turn right into via Laura. We are on the right hand side of the street at number 50.
Coming by Train:
The nearest railway station is Santa Maria Novella. From there you can catch a taxi or bus number 31 or 32 up to via Della Colonna. Get off at the middle of via Colonna and turn right into via Laura. We are on the right hand side of the street at number 50.
If your baggage is heavy you can catch a taxi (there are some taxi stands next to the railway station).
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Here in Via Laura, two historical figures of the Renaissance have left their mark: Lorenzo de' Medici and Sister Domenica of Paradise. Originally it was a country road crossing into some vegetable gardens, thus aptly called Via Verzura corrupted into Via Ventura. When Lorenzo de' Medici decided to build a house for courtesans, the name was changed to Via Laurenziana, then abbreviated to Via Laura.
Sister Domenica having entered this same convent and taking the name of Sister Domenica del Paradiso, developed a reputation for sanctity. This didn't stop her from giving her nuns a useful and practical occupation. She hearned the friendship of the Medici family, who allowed her to buy a large piece of land to one side of Via Laura (where the present building stands) for a mere 190 Florins. Later on, Pope Clement VII kept her old name in honour of her former convent though the new one was called the convent of the Crocetta after the small red cross that the nuns wore sewn on their habit. Even the street was called Via della Crocetta for a long period of time.
Along this same street, in 1502 canon Marco Strozzi founded another convent for six devout ladies: S. Maria degli Angeli, afterwards called S. Maria degli Angiolini, near the Palazzo of the Crocetta that later became the Archeological Museum.
On our side of the street, where the Hotel Morandi alla Crocetta now stands, the convent of the Crocetta had its gardens and cloisters. On this site, Sister Domenica of Paradise had a vision of Jesus commemorated by a XVI century tabernacle built to the rear, on Via Giusti. In the hotel Morandi alla Crocetta, you can admire XVII century frescoes depicting scenes of the life of the blessed Domenica of Paradise.
At the turn of the century, during the suppression of monasteries, the Convent of the Crocetta was requisitioned and after various wanderings, the nuns settled in Via Aretina, transferring the remains of Blessed Domenica of Paradise. The church was partly demolished and embodied in the building where the school of law of the University of Florence stands, having formerly housed the general archives of finances when Florence was the capital of Italy. During the same period, as capital of Italy, in order to satisfy the immediate need for housing for the State employees, the cloisters and convent were walled up to create new lodgings. The convent of S. Maria degli Angeli was transformed into a Conservatory by the Lorain Grandukes who later built the further overpass. At number 48 is the modern entrance of the above mentioned university where the church of the Crocetta used to stand. From number 50 to number 60 are the XIX century facades which cover the cloisters and gardens of the old convent.
At number 64, where a XIX century door opens to the present archives of Real Estate registers, was the location of the famous school of acting founded and directed by the actor and theatre historian Luigi Rasi. Marino Moretti, a student of that school, having become a poet and narrator, wrote about it in a book called "Via Laura". Also his friend and writer Aldo Palazzeschi has set one of his "Novels" dedicated to "Sora Cecchina" in Via Laura .
The writer Vasco Pratolini placed the final scene of his Novel "Il quartiere", with the reconciliation of the two main characters Valerio and Marina, at the corner with Borgo Pinti. Their son will then be called Lorenzo.
In the house at number 56 the famous Florentine short story writer Bruno Cicognani lived and died. He wrote about Via Laura in his "Viaggio nella vita".
The long wall across the streets hides the archaeological museum gardens with its Etruscan tombs and Roman columns, where Gabriele D'Annunzio places his "sentimental" initiation (Faville del Maglio).
Today via Laura is a fascinating narrow lane situated in the city centre which allows easy access to "S.S. Annunziata" square, Borgo Pinti, Duomo's square, the Pergola and the Verdi theatres and all the major attractions of the city centre.
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| Basil of Santa Maria Novella |
Km. 2.7 |
| S.Maria del Fiore cathedral and Giotto belltower |
Km. 0.9 |
| Piazzale Michelangelo |
Km. 4 |
| Ponte Vecchio |
Km. 1.5 |
| Santa Croce |
Km. 1 |
| Palazzo Pitti |
Km 1.8 |
| Uffizi galley |
Km. 1.4 |
| Fortezza da Basso |
Km. 2 |
| Piazza della signoria |
Km 1 |
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You will be delighted to find gleaming wooden floors, hand-made ornaments and bunches of fresh flowers. Every effort has been made to create a tranquil and quiet atmosphere.
The rooms are not only beautifully appointed but equipped with all comforts: air conditioning, Sat/TV, radio, mini-bar, direct dialling telephone, safety box and hair dryer.
The strong feature of our rooms is that they are all provided with laptop and Wi-Fi Internet connection.
The hotel offers 10 rooms divided into 2 single, 2 double, 4 triple and 2 quadruple rooms.
Single room: Single bed, wooden furniture, Italian marble bathrooms, all the above facilities.
Double room: Double bed or twin beds, wooden furniture, Italian marble bathrooms, all the above facilities.
Triple room: Double bed and third single bed or three single beds. Wooden furniture, Italian marble bathrooms, all the above facilities.
Quadruple room: Two double beds or four single ones, wooden furniture, Italian marble bathrooms, all the above facilities
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Breakfast: A rich buffet breakfast with varied tasty courses is served every morning. It satisfy all tastes offering both sweet and salty delicacies. Our breakfast menu includes a wide choice of fresh pastries and croissants, yoghurts, fruits, cheese, jams, eggs, cakes, ham, orange juices and hot beverages. Please note that breakfast is not included in the price.
Staff: Our multilingual staff (we speak English and French) will be always at guests' disposal offering museum / restaurant reservations, tourist information and suggestions about how to enjoy Florence at its best.
Parking is available for a limited number of cars. This must be booked at time of reservation.
Property Facilities
Bar
Private Garage
Pets Welcome
Rooms
Facilities
In all Accommodations:
Air Conditioning
Direct Dial Telephone
Satellite TV
Frigobar (Empty Fridge)
Safe
Computer
Radio
Wi-Fi
Hairdryer
Internet Wireless
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