Welcome to Westin Excelsior

Continued maintenance and improvement ensure this hotel retains its reputation as the finest hotel in Florence. 0309 LB ## Location The hotel is located in the heart of the city on the banks of the river Arno and is arguably one of the more elegant hotels in Florence. ## Distance 8 kms to the airport (peretola airport) 85 kms to the airport (galileo galilei airport) 2 km to the nearest station (s.m. novella) 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 2 km to the nearest fair site (fortezza de basso) ## Rooms All the guest rooms are of a very high standard and quality. The walls have been decorated with Stucco-Veneziano (a type of polish) giving a beautiful shine in different shades. The furniture has been individually selected and many of the pieces are restored antiques. ## Restaurant The hotel has an elegant restaurant which is in keeping with the expensive and traditional feel of the hotel. ## Exterior This is a purpose-built hotel in traditional style with a beautifully decorated exterior, and plenty of marble design work. ## Lobby The lobby area is large with marble flooring and columns throughout, with luxuriously painted ceilings. Many original paintings by famous Italian artists can be found in some of the public areas as well as luxurious furnishings and beautiful chandeliers.