Rooms & Suites

Power. The height, the breadth, the light, the view: everything in this suite conveys an idea of greatness and power, the same greatness and power that guided the fortunes and vicissitudes of Rinieri Ricasoli, the founder of this Palazzo back in 1474. Rinieri Ricasoli lived in the 15^th century and was one of the most influential people in Florence under Lorenzo il Magnifico. He married Maddalena Vespucci, who belonged to the family of the great navigator Amerigo Vespucci and Simonetta Vespucci, whose face was the inspiration for Botticelli’s Venuses.

This suite measures 135 m² and is arranged on two levels, looking onto Piazza Goldoni with a delightful view of the river Arno. The upper floor comprises the imposing double bedroom preceded by a large study, walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with tub, shower, bidet and private wc. Category: Deluxe Suite River View.

Art and Music. In the 12^th century, Gisla Ricasoli devoted herself to supporting various monastic centres in the area, which played an important role in spreading the culture of the time.

Large suite facing the city side measures 86 m² with vaulted ceiling decorated with 18^th century frescoes and stuccowork. Master bedroom measuring 50 m² with double bed or twin beds, en suite master bathroom in pietra serena with shower, study which can be used as a second bedroom, cloakroom and walk-in wardrobe. Category: Superior Suite.

Coup de Théâtre. The red curtains and the gilded antique pelmets transform the large windows into theatre wings which reveal, as in a coup de théâtre, the delightful view over the river Arno. Geremia d’Ildebrando, who lived around the year one thousand, was the Lombard founder of our family. He was the father of Ridolfo, from whom the descendants acquired the family name of “de filiis Rodulphi”, or Firidolfi.

This suite measures 80 m² and is arranged on two levels with view over the Arno. A raised sitting room separates the double bedroom from the living room and offers a view of the river. En suite bathroom with double shower and guest bathroom. Additional bed can be provided. Category: Suite Superior River View.

Strength and Equilibrium. Illuminated by the light of the Arno, the resolute benevolent gaze of Giuliana Ricasoli dominates and illuminates the room. The same harmony is reflected in the furnishings, a deliberate juxtaposition of ancient and modern studied elegance. A leading light of the Ricasoli family, Baroness Giuliana lived between the end of the 19^th and the middle of the 20^th century. A very determined woman, she is often remembered as a great benefactress, in particular of the Red Cross, to whom she granted use of the Palazzo during the First World War.

Suite measuring 66 m² and featuring an 18^th century pelmet and large crystal chandelier. It is provided with walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with tub and shower. Two large windows look onto the river Arno. Category: Suite Superior River View.

Educated and Elegant. In this suite the antique bookcase, a reminder of the literary genius of Orazio Ricasoli, whom it is named after. Tradition is gently opposed the bold contemporary atmosphere of the daring design of the walk-in wardrobe and the bright cheerful bathroom. One of the most important Florentine intellectuals of the 17^th century, Orazio Ricasoli was a man of letters and philosopher close to Galileo Galilei, whose astronomical theories he backed and spread.

City side suite, with double or twin bedroom measuring 55 m² with precious decorated wooden ceiling, the oldest in the Palazzo. Walk-in wardrobe; en suite bathroom with shower, pietra serena seat and yellow onyx basin top. Category: Suite.