The Westin Excelsior - Florence, Italy 
The Westin Excelsior is 5 star hotel with 171 rooms and the facilities of Pets Allowed and Family Rooms.
The Westin Excelsior has 4.50 mark for overall hotel rating at TripTake. (4.80 for Location, 4.70 for Rooms, 4.70 for Service, 3.80 for Value).
The hotel is recommended for Honeymoon.
This is a luxury hotel with the rates from 185 USD to 408 USD.
The Westin Excelsior is one of the recommended hotels from 100 USD to 200 USD near Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, it is also not far from River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival and Die verzwickteste Wegeskreuzung der Welt.
The Westin Excelsior details:
Set in Piazza Ognissanti on the banks of the River Arno, The Westin Excelsior is 10 minutes' walk from Ponte Vecchio. It offers luxurious rooms with wood floors and marble bathrooms.Your room is spacious and elegant with Florentine furniture and a warm colour scheme. All air-conditioned, rooms also feature a minibar, bathrobe and slippers. They all have a 32" plasma-screen TV and a Multimedia Quadriga System with multilingual programme selection and a digital jukebox.
A large buffet breakfast is available each morning, while the award-winning chef prepared contemporary Mediterranean cuisine at ORVM Restaurant at dinner.
The 5-star Westin Excelsior is 500 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and around 10 minutes on foot from Florence Cathedral. It is surrounded by some of the city's most popular restaurants and designer shops.
A wealth of historical memories (seven centuries of Florentine history) is associated with the area on which stands the building that is now The Westin Excelsior.
Several celebrities stayed in Florence at the two properties owned nowadays by Starwood: the Romanov family, Emperor William II of Prussia, the Dukes of Windsor, the Shah of Persia with his wife Soraya, Princess Margaret of England, Elena of Romania, Queen Sofia of Greece, the King of Yugoslavia, the English Prime Minister W. Churchill and a number of world-wide famous artists such as Johann Strauss, Backhaus, Cortot, Rubinstein, Menuhin, Toscanini, Orson Welles, Charles Chaplin, Françoise Sagan, Emperor Hirohito, Henry Fonda, Queen Juliana of Holland, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Bruno Walter, Furtwangler, Beniamino Gigli, Maria Callas, Josephine Baker, Maurice Béjart, Carla Fracci, Marcello Mastroianni, Gina Lollobrigida, Sophia Loren.
In 1997 the Westin Excelsior has entered a new phase in its history when a restoration and renovation was completed. The renovation was a prime example of the Luxury Collection philosophy in such matters, which aims to highlight those historical and architectural features of its hotels that best enhance their affinity with the atmosphere and style of their host cities. A philosophy which considers the hotel as an integral part of the city, and a reference point in its artistic, cultural and business life.
Location
A grand hotel, dedicated to a discerning clientele.
Rooms
This hotel offers 171 prestigious guestrooms on six floors.All accommodations have Westin Heavenly Beds®, the top comfort beds with a full selection of pillows. The rooms feature Multimedia Quadriga System, including complete on-demand program selection in multiple languages for movies, sports and light entertainment, as well as a digital “jukebox”, high-speed internet access and a range of other guest services.
The Guestrooms and suites are oases of beauty that pay homage to Florentine style and grace. Floor with inlaid stone, elegant decòr-rich woods, carpets and draperies that tastefully blend with high tech amenities for unparalleled comfort.
Opulent polichrome marble baths pamper guests, rooms with terraces allow them to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or to admire terracotta rooftops from wrought iron chaise lounges.
Outside...the magic of Florence
Facilities
General: Non-Smoking Rooms, Parking, Rollaway Beds, Television with Cable, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, In Room Movies, Safety Deposit Box, Hair dryer, Valet Parking, Bathrobes, Parking (fee required), Connecting Rooms, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Mini bar, Bar, Cribs Available, 24-Hour Front Desk, Satellite TV
Activities: Childrens Activities, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Lounge, Jogging Track, Fitness Centre, Golf
Services: Babysitting/Child Services, VIP Rooms/Services, Laundry, Internet Services, Data ports, Voicemail, Tour Desk, Internet Access – Wireless, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Room Service, Concierge, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Shops/Commercial Services, High speed internet access, Doctor on Call
Location: Business Center
Dining
Located on the Lobby floor, ORVM bar provides an informal yet elegant feeling, with black and white marble floors, wooden tables and leather-covered walls and chairs.ORVM restaurant features the ultimate in contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, thanks to the ability of Executive Chef Giuseppe Dalla Rosa, who uses aromas and seasonal ingredients for light and balanced dishes.
Hotel policies
Check-In
15:00
Check-Out
12:00
Cancellation
For late cancellation and no show, first night stay will be charged on your credit card.
Children
All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 104.00 per night and person for extra beds.
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All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 104.00 per night and person for extra beds.
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Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
10 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is included.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby and charges are applicable.
Dining
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Internet
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 5.00 per hour.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs EUR 5.00 per hour.
Internet via TV is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 14.00 per hour.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs EUR 5.00 per hour.
Internet via TV is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 14.00 per hour.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
What Travellers Like
- La posizione era perfetta e l'hotel era splendido. Il personale sempre molto cortese e i letti erano estremamente comodi. . Read review
Posted: Feb 11, 2011 - Has a wonderful riverfront location and this beautiful hotel was a wonder during our 3 nights in Florence. The staff were excellent, the high speed internet connection to our room was down and gym was great. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011 - Superb location, very attentive staff, clean, I can't stress that enough from the second you walk in. The room we stayed in ( with the view of the Arno river)was nothing less than spectacular.. Read review
Posted: Jul 28, 2006 - La posizione fantastica, hotel di qualità eccezionale e il personale era estremamente cordiale. . Read review
Posted: Feb 11, 2011 - Nice furnishings in the common areas, the hotel handled very well and the staff was very friendly and attentive. In addition the room was spacious and the restaurants they recommeded were great. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011
Travellers Reviews
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A beautiful view to wake up to on a warm summer morning, the hotel is in a very good location and the concierge staff are amazing. Bedrooms have high ceilings. ... Read entire review 5Rooms: 5Service: 5Value: 5more on Synthesis Reviews
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Location: 5Rooms: 5Service: 5Value: 5
Has a wonderful riverfront location and this beautiful hotel was a wonder during our 3 nights in Florence. The staff were excellent, the high speed internet connection to our room was down and gym was great. ... Read entire review 5Rooms: 5Service: 5Value: 5more on Synthesis Reviews
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Location: 5Rooms: 5Service: 5Value: 5
Nice furnishings in the common areas, the hotel handled very well and the staff was very friendly and attentive. In addition the room was spacious and the restaurants they recommeded were great. ... Read entire review 5Rooms: 5Service: 5Value: 5more on Synthesis Reviews
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Everything about the Westin Excelsior was wonderful - the service people the delightful location and the hotel manager sent us a great box of Godiva chocolates to apologize. The staff was perfect and our room was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was excellent also. ... Read entire review 5Rooms: 5Service: 5Value: 5more on Synthesis Reviews
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The Westin Excelsior is in the perfect location to get to know Florence, the rooms are very nice was a very nice place to stay and reception staff are also very helpful. A large marble bathroom. ... Read entire review 5Service: 5more on Synthesis Reviews
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