Palazzo Castri 1874, is a sophisticated boutique hotel in the heart of Florence, Italy, charming and delightful down to the last detail.
“La Limonaia” is the hidden garden at Palazzo Castri 1874 – a peaceful and relaxing oasis where you can rest and regenerate.
A fully restored boutique hotel, Palazzo Castri 1874 dates back to the years of Florentine Impressionism. Treat yourselves to a stay in a sophisticated room with a view of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the luxuriant inner garden “La Limonaia”. Relax in the exclusive spa immersed in fragrant steam and toning jets of water. This is Palazzo Castri 1874 – a unique experience characterised by attention to detail and all-round discreet service.
La Limonaia is our fresh inner garden measuring 1,000 m2, offering a luxurious oasis with centuries-old palm trees and fragrant flowers. Here you can pause to relax and regenerate in an almost unreal silence.
Luxuriate in the hydromassage pool and have an aperitif with snacks we make ourselves and local produce at our “La Limonaia” bar.
The “Limonaia di Firenze” is a fragrance exclusively created by Palazzo Castri and is included in the courtesy set provided in your room.
The luxurious, modern rooms offer a unique view over a green oasis in central Florence: our luxuriant inner garden with its palm trees and La Limonaia, spectacular in spring along with the romantic illuminated pool.
From the top floors, Brunelleschi’s dome stands out against the sky over the roofs of Florence. Some Superior rooms have the luxury of a private balcony overlooking the enchanting garden. The soundproofed windows further ensure a peaceful stay. The king-size double bed is designed to ensure an excellent night’s sleep.
Palazzo Castri 1874 guests have the privilege of enjoying our private, cosy spa: a unique gem right in the centre of Florence offering 153 square metres of relaxation, where you can enjoy peace and quiet and feel totally regenerated in body and spirit. The Spa is open every day, and guarantees your comfort by operating by appointment, with set times for families with children.
Take the time to enjoy in full the benefits offered by their wellness pathways. Breathe in the warm, balmy steam in the Finnish sauna and Turkish baths. Refresh yourself with the icy waterfall before sinking into the roomy hydromassage pool with its toning water jets. Take a break between sessions in their relaxation area, where you can drink herbal teas from La Via del Tè – Firenze. And if you are celebrating a special event, they will be happy to offer you exclusive use of their wellness oasis.
To prolong your relaxation after leaving the spa, try one of their face & body treatments, and massages. Their treatment specialist will be happy to recommend the best treatment for you, using top beauty products by Maria Galland. Do not miss the chance to take your favourite Maria Galland product with you by taking a look at their retail selection.
Every day at Palazzo Castri 1874 you will wake up to a delicious breakfast in the breakfast room overlooking La Limonaia garden. A varied selection of sweet and savoury items will enable you to put together your ideal breakfast with a touch of originality. Whether continental, American or typically Italian, their buffet offers a rich selection of flavours using local and seasonal produce, together with fragrant pastries made with care and creativity by their very own pastry chef.
Follow the unmistakeable aroma of Italian espresso coffee as you explore the flavours lining the four walls of the room. The pastry station with hand-made cakes and biscuits and delicious croissants; the wellness table with milk, yoghurt and cereals, fresh and cooked fruit and natural colour- preservative-free fruit juices, and on to the station dedicated to lovers of the American breakfast, with a selection of local cured meats and cheeses accompanies by fresh artisan bread and savoury tarts, preserves in oil and pâtés, hot dishes such as scrambled egg and grilled bacon, and cooked and fresh vegetables.
A selection of gluten-free products is available on request, and for those who do not want to miss out on anything you can choose a variety of omelettes and eggs cooked in a variety of ways, as well as fruit extracts and fresh vegetables from the À la carte menu.