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The Westin Excelsior, FlorencevsHotel Monna Lisa
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Monna Lisa scores slightly higher than The Westin Excelsior Florence. Hotel Monna Lisa ranks #11 in Florence with approval from 8 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
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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Hotel Monna Lisa Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service Oyster
Lonely Planet
Borgo Pinti 27, 50121 Florence
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Situated in the historic centre... Elegant."
Frommer's "There's a certain old-world elegance, reminiscent of an English country manor, to the richly decorated common rooms and the gravel-strewn garden of this 14th-century palazzo." Full review
Fodor's "Though some rooms are small, they are tasteful, and best of all, housed in a 15th-century palazzo that retains some of its wood-coffered ceilings from the 1500s." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a 15th-century palazzo that was originally a convent, Hotel Monna Lisais located in the city's Piazza Della Signoria." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Close to Santa Croce, the hotel is in a 14th-century palazzo with terracotta floors, white stucco walls and pietra serena (a type of Italian sandstone) detailing."
Star Service "One of the most popular and least expensive choices in town for those whose fantasies run to sleeping and relaxing in an eccentric residential-style dwelling." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Upscale, family-owned Hotel... is a solid pick for guests interested in the city's culture and history." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"At home in a Renaissance palazzo endowed with beautiful paintings and sculptures, Monna Lisa is one chic dame." Full review
