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Easy transfer from airport; easy walking distance from attractions, restaurants & shopping areas. Also enjoyed the spa after a long days wandering. The garden was lovely & quiet after a busy, bustling day wandering the City.
I loved the rooms at this hotel as well as how accommodating the staff were. I felt line this hotel gave us a perfect balance of the modern feel mixed with the Italian feel. I also loved the location and being able to walk to restaurants and some nightlife. My only gripe with the hotel was that the breakfast was always cold no matter how early I went down. Maybe that’s the way Italians eat their breakfast but I wasn’t a fan of that. And lastly we paid for spa access and we did get that but access to a masseuse for two people seem a little limited during our short 4 day stay.
Excellent location. Lovely spa...need to book in advance. Shame it doesnt open in the morning. Fabulous breakfast with great selection. We also had afternoon tea included. Staff very polite helpful and accommodating. Room was a little on the small side for a superior room. Great location can walk to all attractions. Recommend this hotel.
Vivienne
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Asia Ivanova Guest Relations Office on 20 Nov 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to rate your recent stay experience. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great stay and enjoyed all aspects of our hotel facilities. The Spa is available from 2:00 PM until 8:45 PM, but we are always flexible and can vary the opening time. We hope that you had a good time in Florence and look forward in welcoming you back in the near future!Warm Regards
My second time staying at this lovely boutique hotel. About 10 min walk from train station & easily walkable to other popular landmarks as well. The courtyard in the back is a hidden gym. Recommend!
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable accommodations. Fitness center and pool are small and require reservations, but they were easy to get and is just a small quibble. Location is great for Florence sites.
The decor of the property was beautiful! The staff was kind and helpful! The room was spacious and the location of hotel was great!
Joseph
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Asia Ivanova Guest Relations Office on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for your kind review, we are glad you've appreaciated our facilities!We hope to see you back and until then, best wishes from all our Team.Warm Regards
Perfect location for easy walking access around the city. The garden is an oasis from all of the bustle. So quiet and relaxing. Hotel staff were all great, helpful, polite and welcoming. Great facilities, very comfortable room, and the spa was a perfect addition for relaxing in for a few hours.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Asia Ivanova Guest Relations Office on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for your kind review, we are glad you've appreaciated our facilities!We hope to see you back and until then, best wishes from all our Team.Warm Regards
All in all a wonderful experience at this hotel. This is the perfect example that antique doesn’t have to read old. Well preserved and updated property.
Alejandro
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Asia Ivanova Guest Relations Office on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Guest,We are very delighted by your lovely review!Our Team works with passion and it is guest-oriented, that's why we highly appreaciate your kind words.We are looking forward to host you again on your next visit to Florence!Best wishes
6/10 Okay
Meg
Travelled with partner
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly and lovely. Room was much smaller than it appeared in photos. There was mildew in the shower which was off putting. Room also smelled like smoke, and air conditioning turned off when key card wasn’t inserted, so upon arrival the smell was very strong. Not an awful experience, but don’t think I would go again.
Amazing hotel! Beautiful garden with the pool, beautiful interiors. Fantastis staff, always friendly, helpful. Very good breakfast and restaurant. Last but not least presence of the king of the hotel cute cat named Furly 😁😻
Pawel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Asia Ivanova Guest Relations Office on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Guest,thank you for your kind review, we are glad you've appreaciated our facilities!We hope to see you back and until then, best wishes from all our Team.Warm Regards
We had an amazing time. 7 glorious days.
When we checked in, it was in the middle of a heat wave. The air-conditioning in one of the rooms was struggling and sounded like a muted car alarm, but the staff were amazing and moved our daughter to a temporary room for one night and then a permanent room for the remainder of our stay. That was the only blip and it was fixed instantly. Perfect
The staff were amazing. So friendly. They helped us with our Italian.
The location was perfect. The garden and spa were great.
The breakfast was also next level and a perfect start to the day. By the end of our stay the staff knew our coffee orders.
Thank you!
Even though we have now done most of the sites in Florence we will probably go again because of the hotel.
Response from Asia Ivanova Guest Relations Office on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Guest,thank you for your comment, we are glad you've appreaciated our facilities!We hope to see you back and until then, best wishes from all our Team.Warm Regards
Great location. Everything is within walking distance. Location is a 7 min walk to the train station. Close to all tourist attractions yet in a quiet location. The half board for those that were like me includes both breakfast and dinner. At dinner you can also ask for the lunch menu is you want a simpler option. The service was fantastic. The room was clean. Highly recommend!! And a huge shout out to Camilla the night server who is absolutely amazing.
Booked this place as I wanted to be close to all the major sites. Hotel was clean and offered a wonderful breakfast each morning. Staff was super friendly and helpful! They had a wonderful area in the back with a pool and lounging ito relax after a day of activities.
We stayed at the Palazzo Castri 1874 for 4 nights in May 2023. Easy walk from Santa Maria Novella train station. Nice view of the Duomo from our room. Really good included breakfast every morning. Spa looked fantastic, although we didn't have a chance to use it. Pretty good location. Clean rooms.
This property is tranquility within the city. Easy walking to the train station, all the sights and shopping. The courtyard is beautiful and serene. Highly recommend.
Leslie
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Guest Relations Office on 12 May 2023
Dear Guest,thank you for your review, we are glad you've appreaciated our facilities!We hope to see you back and until then, best wishes from all our Team.Warm Regards
Great location and fabulous spa allowing you to relax after seeing the sights
RICHARD
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Raniero Fattiboni on 5 May 2023
Dear Mr Richard,Thank you so much for your kind attention and kind description that Palazzo Castri 1874 location may have inspired you as our customers.I really appreciate your comments and always hoping that our efforts to make your trip and stay even more memorable .Our spa areas can make you enjoy moments of absolute relaxation especially after a morning spent in town after a leisure half day in Florence.Waiting to welcome you again, we offer here our sincere salutation and best best regards from Florence,Guest relation departmentRaniero Fattiboni
The staff were very helpful . the room was clean , bed was comfortable.
Aritrika
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Raniero Fattiboni on 5 May 2023
Dear Mrs Aritrika ,We appreciate your help to improve ourselves and the wonderful holiday spent.I'm sure all the guests will love reading your beautiful words!Waiting to welcome you again, we offer here our sincere salutation and best best regards from Florence,Guest relation departmentRaniero Fattiboni
This hotel is an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of Florence. Everything about it was excellent
Virginia
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Raniero Fattiboni on 5 May 2023
Valued Mrs Virginia, We are very pleased after your exquisite words of satisfaction and interests that you were able to discover and it was a pleasure to guide you along this path with our mascotte Fuly the cat ; that welcomes each of you with a special harmony, spreading every hidden secret of the hotel.We are pleased also to read on your interesting words for the relaxing areas of our hotel inside and outside Palazzo Castri 1874, proposed by a boutique hotel open to all guests, for a relaxing break at our wellness center or at the Florentia Cafè and, as always, make with only the beautiful service something more special our work.For any eventuality, do not hesitate to contact us.We hope to welcoming back you soon for a new exciting room or suite vacation in Florence ! We send here our best regards and sincere greetings!Guest relation departmentRaniero Fattiboni
The property is cute. Guest room was very small and bathroom glass door panel provides little privacy. Do not recommend the half board option as the dinner menu is limited and there are numerous good restaurants within walking distance.
Lovely hotel and very friendly attentive staff Great outside garden area
sean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Alessandra Rocca Guest Relations Office on 30 Mar 2023
Dear Guest,thank you for your comment, we are glad you've appreaciated our facilities!We hope to see you back and until then, best wishes from all our Team.Warm RegardsAlessandra RoccaGuest Relations Office
The hotel was very clean and had great breakfast. Located in a excellent area to explore, many establishments in the vicinity.
Connie
Response from Alessandra Rocca Guest Relations Office on 8 Jan 2023
Dear Guest,We cannot thank you enough for your lovely compliments and trust! The entire team were delighted to haveyou among our dear guests cuddling you with the means of our classy hospitality. Looking forward to welcoming you next time! Yours sincerely,
Loved everything about this place. Rooms are very modern yet the building still has character, clean, very friendly staff, great breakfast, and most of all a very convenient location to everything. Reasonably priced for the quality, would definitely stay again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Alessandra Rocca Guest Relations Office on 8 Jan 2023
Dear Guest,thank you very much indeed for the lovely comment and for your loyalty! The hotel team were delighted to offer you a memorable hospitality experience and top-notch facilities.We cannot wait to welcome you again!Warmest greetings,
Palazo is an amazing jotel , with wonderful and very kind workers .
The breakfast is wowww .
All the hotel has smell unforgettable….
I definitely will be back
monica
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Alessandra Rocca Guest Relations Office on 8 Jan 2023
Dear Guest,thank you very much indeed for the lovely comment and for your loyalty! The hotel team were delighted to offer you a memorable hospitality experience and top-notch facilities.We cannot wait to welcome you again!Warmest greetings,
Beautiful hotel who were happy to help with anything. Rooms were clean, nicely decorated, quiet and within walking distance to the town centre.
Joseph
Response from Alessandra Rocca Guest Relations Office on 8 Jan 2023
Dear Guest,Many Thanks for your memarable words; we are proud and happy to read them. It was a pleasure hosting you in our Hotel, seeing you've had a pleasant stay it means the world to us!Many thanks and best wishes
Great property. The staff were all very nice, friendly and helpful. I would consider this a 4-star property.
Great location, close to the train station if you are doing day trips to other parts of the Tuscan Valley.
Florence is not a big city, but you can truly walk to anywhere from the property in 25 minutes or less.
I would recommend this property.
Diane
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Guest Relation Office on 5 Nov 2022
Dear Former Guest,Thanks a million for your splendid feedback about your experience with us! We are delighted that you made the best use of our top-notch facilities at our chic Palazzo Castri 1874 and of course we were pleased to be at your service. Your trust is much appreciated and we will be honoured to welcome you back!Yours sincerely,Alessandra RoccaGuest Relation Office