The Westin Excelsior, FlorencevsUNAHOTELS Vittoria Firenze
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Westin Excelsior Florence is the choice of most reviewers compared to UNA Hotel Vittoria. The Westin Excelsior Florence ranks #27 in Florence with recommendations from 8 reviews like Jetsetter, Oyster and Concierge.
The Westin Excelsior, Florence 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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Traveler
88.7
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 Report
10.0
"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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UNAHOTELS Vittoria Firenze
Via Pisana 59, 50143 Florence
From $57/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Is this a boutique hotel or a disco? Either way, this outpost of the small Italian chain UNA is in a class of its own when it comes to contemporary styling at an affordable price." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The understated exterior of the UNA Hotel Vittoria belies the funky, ultra-modern decor found inside this 84-room property." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"About three miles from the centro storico (historic center), UNA Hotel Vittoria has a traditional stucco façade that belies an ultra-modern interior inspired by contemporary art." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With bright colours and crazy designs, this is an antidote to the antiques or tasteful contemporary interiors which characterize most Florence hotels."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Industrially packaged amenities include everything you might possibly have forgotten, and you’ll also find robes, slippers, and luxurious Frette linens." Full review
Jetsetter
"Striking designer digs behind a typical Tuscan façade in a historic neighborhood just south of the Arno." Full review