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Situated in six hectares of grounds surrounded by
cypresses, olive trees, pines and oak trees, the Relais Certosa
is housed in a villa dating back to the 1400s and formed part of
the neighboring Certosa Monastery, one of the most important
monasteries in Europe. The hotel is situated just six kilometers
from the historical centre of Florence and 500 meters from the
Firenze Certosa exit off the A1 motorway. The 69 air conditioned
guest rooms are situated in either the main hotel or adjacent
renovated farm buildings and have a light modern decor with
rustic Tuscan touches and some original features, Florentine
carpeting or hard wood floors and high ceilings. All include
satellite television, free wireless Internet access and mini
bars.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning and the hotel offers
two restaurants, La Veranda and La Terrazza which both offer
traditional Tuscan cuisine, although the latter is open during
summer only. Guests can relax in the hotel's bar, found on the
upper ground floor of the main building, and sample a glass of
regional wine. There is a concierge on hand to provide assistance
in finding the local sightseeing hot spots, while for business
travellers there is audio visual equipment, there are conference
rooms, wi-fi in public areas surcharge and as well as a free
Internet corner. There are four tennis courts set in the
beautiful grounds for guests use, one synthetic grass court, two
clay courts and one hard court. For those with cars, the hotel
has ample parking and there is also complimentary shuttle service
to the centre of Florence. Visitors are within easy reach of the
wealth of treasures that Florence and its surrounding areas has
to offer. Just 500 meters from the hotel, the Certosa Monastery
is still an important place of pilgrimage, Piazza Michelangelo is
three kilometers away and the historic centre of Florence is just
six kilometers away. Guests can visit the Chianti vineyards to
sample some of the famous wines. Florence Airport is around 15
kilometers distant. The hotel, with prior notice can arrange free
shuttle transportation to and from the airport. Taxis are
available at the airport. It is also possible to take the half
hourly bus, which transports passengers to Santa Maria Novella
Station, in the centre of Florence.
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From A1 Roma/Milano motorway, take the Firenze
Certosa exit and follow signs for Centro Citta. After about 500
meters from the toll booth turn left onto Via di Colle
Ramole.
Bettoja Relais Certosa Hotel, Via Di Colle Ramole 2 - Florence,
Italy 50124
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