Palazzo Castri 1874 Hotel & Spa

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Palazzo Castri 1874 is a 4‑star superior luxury boutique hotel, a crown jewel in the heart of Florence. The hotel sits just a seven‑minute walk from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and a short stroll from the Santa Maria Novella train station and the bustling Piazza Santa Maria Novella. Its prime location puts the city’s most iconic landmarks—Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens—within easy reach for every guest. The hotel blends traditional Florentine elegance with contemporary design. Rooms and suites feature sophisticated furnishings, floor‑to‑ceiling windows that frame panoramic city views, and luxurious in‑suite spa amenities. Every room offers a private balcony or a view of the serene inner garden, La Limonaia, a lush oasis of lemon trees and palm trees that the hotel proudly showcases. Palazzo Castri’s wellness centre is a sanctuary of relaxation. The spa boasts a hydromassage pool, sauna, Turkish bath, sensory showers and a fitness room equipped with elite Technogym equipment. Guests are treated to herbal teas from La Via del Te Firenze and can enjoy exclusive face and body treatments featuring Maria Galland‑Paris products. Culinary delights await both inside the hotel and in its café. The Florentia Café serves an extensive breakfast buffet, a roving lunch‑and‑dinner menu of local and international wines, and a traditional afternoon tea slot with homemade pastries and biscuits. With its world‑class hospitality, prime location, and a wealth of adaptive services, Palazzo Castri 1874 invites guests to experience the very best of Florence in a setting that pairs heritage with modern luxury.