Palazzo Castri 1874

DESCRIPTION

Palazzo Castri 1874 is a 4-star boutique hotel in Florence, located in a central but quiet position. An elegant and sophisticated structure, featuring a large internal garden with century-old palm trees, it stands out for the many services offered, including the wellness center with hydromassage pool, accommodations with a panoramic view of Brunelleschi's dome and the restaurant open for lunch and dinner with seasonal menus. Perfect for romantic getaways for couples or family trips.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORT

The property overlooks Piazza dell'Indipendenza and is just a 5-minute walk from the Fortezza da Basso exhibition center and 10 minutes from the train station. In 15 minutes on foot you can reach the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the Medici Chapels, Piazza del Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery. It takes about 20 minutes by car to get to the Amerigo Vespucci airport.

ROOMS

The hotel's 59 rooms are welcoming and modern, with parquet floors, functional furnishings in light tones with colorful details and views of the city skyline or the internal courtyard. Based on the size they are divided into Classic, Superior, Deluxe and Junior Suite. They are all equipped with air conditioning, safe, minibar, LCD TV, kettle for tea and herbal teas, free Wi-Fi connection and private bathroom with shower cubicle, hairdryer and courtesy set. On the top floor is the Brunelleschi Suite developed on 2 levels with a panoramic view of Giotto's Bell Tower and Brunelleschi's Dome. To conclude the offer, the Executive Suite, an apartment with a private entrance, ideal for families, consisting of a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an equipped kitchen.

SERVICES

Palazzo Castri 1874 has an agreement with a nearby garage, including car valet service. The reception is open 24 hours with concierge services and free luggage storage, while for a fee you can request laundry and airport shuttle services. Outside is La Limonaia, a large space made up of green areas and relaxation areas with sun loungers, tables, chairs and sofas where you can enjoy an aperitif prepared at the homonymous bar. Wi-Fi coverage is free in all areas.

Children: availability of family rooms, cots and extra beds, strollers and baby-sitter service available for a supplement.
Sport: inside the Spa area there is a fitness room with professional Technogym machines.
Swimming pool: part of the swimming pool with hydromassage in the wellness center extends into the garden.
Pets: allowed on request and with supplement.
Disabled: parking reserved for the disabled, lift to all floors, rooms accessible to wheelchairs and bathrooms with alarm bell, low sink and high toilet with grab bars.

SPA

Palazzo Castri 1874 boasts a wellness center for the exclusive use of guests. By appointment it is possible to book face and body massages and access the Finnish sauna, the Turkish bath and the emotional showers with chromotherapy. There is also a hydromassage pool (30 m2) with a constant temperature of 33 degrees which is partly developed outside.

BUSINESS

A modern meeting room equipped with flipchart, projector and Wi-Fi connection is available on site. Able to accommodate up to 20 people, the space can be set up in an auditorium, horseshoe or any other configuration upon request. The service includes the possibility of organizing coffee breaks with artisan pastry products and business lunches at the hotel restaurant.

FOOD

Breakfast is served in the breakfast room on the ground floor overlooking the garden and includes a large continental buffet with local cold cuts and cheeses, artisan confectionery products, seasonal fruit, natural juices, coffee, scrambled eggs and bacon. The internal Florentia Cafè restaurant, open every day for lunch and dinner, offers an à la carte menu with dishes linked to the territory and the seasons. There are products for food intolerances.