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The Westin Excelsior, FlorencevsFour Seasons Hotel Firenze
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze and The Westin Excelsior Florence are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Westin Excelsior Florence. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze ranks #1 in Florence with positive reviews from 15 reviews including Michelin Guide, Forbes Travel Guide and Star Service.
The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
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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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Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Michelin Guide
Frommer's Concierge
Insight Guides DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Borgo Pinti 99, 50121 Florence
From $573/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide Star
"Extremely elegant... A truly exclusive place to stay."
Frommer's "Perhaps the finest Four Seasons in Europe." Full review
Concierge "From the American doorman in, service is impeccable, and the hotel is good with important little details like the freshly squeezed pineapple juice at breakfast."
Insight Guides "Two Renaissance palazzi – the Gherardesca and the Conventino – have been converted by the Four Seasons group to become a new contender for the title of Florence’s top hotel."
DK Eyewitness "Frescoes, bas-reliefs and original decorations give it a museum-like gravitas, yet the attentive service makes it feel like home."
Star Service "A palpable primer painting Florence's zenith, this hotel is a living museum with human scale and ample human touches." Full review
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Guests can choose Chianti massages with wine fragrance and iris flower treatments for skin.
Gayot "The property has 117 uniquely different guest rooms and suites that offer a variety of different views of the city."
Fodor's "Seven years of restoration have turned this 15th-century palazzo in Florence's center into a luxury hotel where no two guest rooms are alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "A bastion of true Renaissance luxury in a bustling city, the Four Seasons treats all guests like they’re the master of the house." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Following a massive building restoration, Florence’s 116-room Four Seasons hotel opened in June 2008." Full review
