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The Westin Excelsior, FlorencevsCamping Michelangelo
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Westin Excelsior Florence ranks significantly higher than Camping Michelangelo. The Westin Excelsior Florence has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 8 sources including concierge.com, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
Piazza Ognissanti 3, 50123 Florence
From $357/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "History and tradition combine with more modern accessories for an exclusive aristocratic stay."
Concierge "The Excelsior vies with the Grand Hotel, its neighbor across the square, for the title of Grande Dame of the Florentine accommodation scene."
Travel + Leisure "A 300-label wine cellar and a new Mediterranean rooftop restaurant, plus 171 rooms, in a 15-century palace near the Ponte Vecchio." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Excelsior excels with its marble floors and columns, grand staircases, stained-glass windows, statues and period paintings."
OysterLuxury
"This converted 12th-century mansion in a beautiful square on the banks the River Arno is one of the more historic hotels in the center of Florence." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler88.7
"Just steps from the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria, this "little gem within walking distance of everything you want to see in Florence" has "the perfect location."" Full review
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Ask for a room with Arno River views.
Jetsetter "Palatial 13th-century Florentine building-turned-hotel, with topnotch service and rooftop restaurant with 360-degree views of the city." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Opulent interiors, prime position on the north bank of the Arno, and good services and facilities make it a valid option for both leisure and business travellers." Full review
Afar Magazine "This idyllic retreat on the Arno River delivers stunning views, richly decorated rooms, exceptional service, and seven centuries of history.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"Lavishly decorated in the Florentine style of the Renaissance period, has 171 guest rooms and suites, a 24-hour fitness center, three restaurants, a bar and elegant meeting spaces." Full review
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Camping Michelangelo
Frommer's
Rough Guide Oyster
Lonely Planet
Viale Michelangelo 80, 50125 Florence
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Here you can sleep with a select 1,000 of your fellow campers and have almost the same vista that the tour buses get up above on Piazzale Michelangiolo." Full review
Rough Guide "A 240-pitch site that’s always crowded, owing to its superb hillside location in an olive grove overlooking the city centre."
OysterBudget
"A super low-budget camping option, with everything that entails. Besides the price, the the spectacular views over Florence are the best thing about this complex." Full review
Lonely Planet "Happy campers roll out of their tents to a panoramic view of Florence at this two-star hilltop campground, equipped with shaded pitches for tents." Full review
