5 Star Hotel
The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence
Piazza Ognissanti 3, Florence, Italy View Map
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About
Located on the banks of River Arno in Florence's historic Piazza Ognissanti, "The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence" offers luxurious rooms and suites, many overlooking the river and the Oltrarno area. Ponte Vecchio is 2953 feet away. Air-conditioned rooms at the Excelsior feature stylish furniture and Carrara-marble bathrooms. Each room offers a 32" plasma-screen TV with a multilingual program selection and a digital jukebox. and the bed are "Luxury Collection Bed" A varied buffet breakfast is provided daily in the elegant Sala Caminetto hall. During the day you can relax with a drink on one of the hotel's terraces with city views. For dinner you can enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine of the executive chef and his staff. You can book spa treatments and make use of the wellness center at a partner hotel located opposite the property. The 5-star Excelsior is 1640 feet from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and a short walk from the historical center. It is surrounded by some of city's most popular restaurants and designer boutiques.
156 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.1
- Staff
- 9.2
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “The staff is extremely helpful and friendly ! I cant wait to go back once all the renovations are complete and I can stay on the river side!”
- “Gracious staff, the lobby is a haven, beauty abounds”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Belvedere King Suite with Terrace and River View
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Grand Deluxe King Suite with River View
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Premium Larger King Room with River View
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe(s)
- Bidet
1/4Premium Larger King Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe(s)
- Bidet
1/4Panoramic Junior King Suite with Terrace
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Classic Junior King Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe(s)
- Bidet
1/4Deluxe Arno River view, Guest room, 1 King
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Classic Suite, Junior Suite, 1 King
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
1/4Panoramic Suite, Junior Suite, 1 King, Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobe(s)
- Hair dryer
1/4Grand Deluxe Suite, Suite, 1 King, Arno River view
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobe(s)
- Hair dryer
1/4presidential suite, 1 king, arno river view, terrace
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobe(s)
- Hair dryer
1/4Belvedere Suite, Suite, 1 King, Arno River view, Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobe(s)
- Hair dryer
1/4Deluxe Guest room, 1 King
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Penthouse Guest room, 1 King, Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Presidential King Suite with Terrace and River View
- Accessible by lift
- Additional bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Deluxe King Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe(s)
- Bidet
1/4Deluxe King Room with River View
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe(s)
- Bidet
1/4Penthouse King Room with Terrace
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Junior King Suite with River View
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe(s)
- Bidet
1/4Premium, Larger Guest room, 1 King
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Premium Arno River view, Larger Guest room, 1 King
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Junior Suite, 1 King, Arno River view
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
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What Guests Loved
Based on 156 reviews
Pros +
- The staff is extremely helpful and friendly ! I cant wait to go back once all the renovations are complete and I can stay on the river side!
- Gracious staff, the lobby is a haven, beauty abounds
- The hotel was beautiful and the staff was exceptional. The Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant staff were amazing and the dinner was absolutely top notch.
Cons -
- The selection at breakfast at the Sala Caminetto was somewhat limited. A wider selection for breakfast would have pushed our stay over the top and is a relatively easy fix for the Hotel.
- Service generally not what I expected except Front desk.
- A great shame the rooftop restaurant and bar was closed for refurbishment as this was one of the main reasons for booking and it wasn’t made clear at the time of booking it wouldn’t be available.
The staff is extremely helpful and friendly ! I cant wait to go back once all the renovations are complete and I can stay on the river side!
Gracious staff, the lobby is a haven, beauty abounds
The hotel was beautiful and the staff was exceptional. The Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant staff were amazing and the dinner was absolutely top notch.
The selection at breakfast at the Sala Caminetto was somewhat limited. A wider selection for breakfast would have pushed our stay over the top and is a relatively easy fix for the Hotel.
Service at the 5th floor was bad. I waited 10 minutes for a waiter and only could get one after I intervened Twice. Thx were clearly overwhelmed and slow. Very disappointed.
Service generally not what I expected except Front desk.
Everything. Location. Room. View. But the staff in particular. Gentlemen at the concierge were so helpful for everything. The front desk the bar and the room keeping team are all very friendly. Thank you for this wonderful experience
Wonderful place, incredible common areas, beautiful river view from our room.
A great shame the rooftop restaurant and bar was closed for refurbishment as this was one of the main reasons for booking and it wasn’t made clear at the time of booking it wouldn’t be available.
Eva was a stand out member of staff. There was confusion with the method of payment for the accommodation, which Eva dealt with professionally and to whom we owe gratitude. She was always very helpful and friendly. Nico the concierge was also extremely helpful and booked tickets for us to visit museums and galleries. Breakfast was lovely with a selection of various options. Both cold and hot foods available.
Nothing really. It was all very enjoyable.
Location.
Hotel was undergoing some very noisy renovations that we were not informed of before hand. Woke up to drilling sounds at 9 AM and they seem to stop at 3 PM.
Excellent and helpful service from the front office n bell staff and F & B people
The Westin Excelsior is simply the perfect hotel in Florence. The location and service are impeccable. It is an impressive and historic building, beautifully maintained and in spot condition. Beds are so comfortable and sheets are soft. Breakfast includes all the choices you would expect for such a hotel.
We should have stayed longer, 3 nights was not enough.
Location is excellent. The lobby looked very festive and it was very nice during the holiday.
I was surprised to learn that there isn’t a coffee machine in the room. Morning coffee is really important for me while traveling and I wanted to get it from the comfort of my room.
Location and the amazing concierge Jacobo
The breakfast room and the food and service at breakfast was very mediocre for such an amazing hotel
The location and the premises. Very good service.
High pricea.
location was lovely
washrooms/shower a bit tired and dated
perfect room, people working in the hotel are very friendly and helpful. great location, fantastic views, florence at its best!
breakfast can be better.
Top quality hotel, nice rooms and overall appearance of the hotel interior was very good. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
The room rate. It was very expensive! I think it was probably in line with other hotels in Florence but £800 per night is way too much.
Top quality hotel, nice rooms and overall appearance of the hotel interior was very good. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
The room rate. It was very expensive! I think it was probably in line with other hotels in Florence but £800 per night is way too much.
location, terrace, comfort
prices for drinks on terrace seemed a bit higher
Location. Staff
The room is little bit old
We were here on our honeymoon and the property was kind enough to upgrade us to a beautiful room on the Arno! So quiet and barely heard any noise the entire stay. The breakfast was incredible! Highly recommend for a sophisticated stay in a great area of Firenze!
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Kid Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that access to the wellness center comes at a surcharge. When booking a Non-Refundable Rate, please make sure that the name on the credit card used for the booking corresponds to the guest staying at the property. Otherwise, a third-party authorization by the cardholder must be submitted when booking. Please note that the credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Piazza Ognissanti 3, Florence
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