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The Westin Excelsior, FlorencevsResidence Hilda
Both Residence Hilda and The Westin Excelsior Florence are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The Westin Excelsior Florence ranks significantly higher than Residence Hilda. The Westin Excelsior Florence scores 82 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like concierge.com, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
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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Residence Hilda Concierge
Lonely Planet Oyster
Frommer's Michelin Guide
Via dei Servi, 40, 50122 Florence
From $128/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Concierge "Residence Hilda offers 12 stylish, self-catering accommodations at reasonable rates."
Lonely Planet "The super-stylish lounge foyer gives a strong clue as to what can be found in the 12 upstairs suites at this recently opened residence." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale ResidenceHilda offers modern apartment-style lodgings right in Florence’s historic center." Full review
Frommer's "These luxe mini-apartments are all bright-white decor and designer furnishings...each is spacious, cool in summer, and soundproofed against Florence’s background noise. " Full review
Michelin Guide "No public spaces to speak of, and the kind of minimal service that keeps to the background...suites are handsome, modern, with contemporary designer furnishings and a calming cream palette." Full review
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Please note: between 11pm and 7am, Residence Hilda’s reception is closed. For after-hours arrivals or emergencies, use the hotel’s telephone number.
