Hotel Rex vs Residenza Castiglioni
Both are in Florence, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Quartiere 1
Hotel Rex
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseQuartiere 1
Residenza Castiglioni
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 90 m apart.
Choose Hotel Rex if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 31 / 6)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2002)
Choose Residenza Castiglioni if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.9)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 31)
Why is Hotel Rex better than Residenza Castiglioni?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2002)+23y
Why is Residenza Castiglioni better than Hotel Rex?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.9)+0.7
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Rex vs Residenza Castiglioni: which hotel is better? | Hotel Rex | Residenza Castiglioni |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 536 +146 | 390 |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 310 |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 11% | top 45% +44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Distance to Quartiere 1 centre | 690 m | 610 m |
| To public transport | 160 m | 120 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 31 | 6 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +23y | 2002 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 14 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
90 m apart
Hotel Rex: city centre: 230 m, nearest station Venizia Santa Lucia station: 160 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Residenza Castiglioni: city centre: 160 m, nearest station Venizia Santa Lucia station: 120 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Rex or Residenza Castiglioni: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Rex or Residenza Castiglioni?
Residenza Castiglioni leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Rex or Residenza Castiglioni?
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How far apart are Hotel Rex and Residenza Castiglioni?
The two hotels are 90 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score