Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1 vs The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni and The Westin Excelsior Florence are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni ranks slightly better than The Westin Excelsior Florence. Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni ranks #16 in Florence with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1
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Via dei Tornabuoni 1, 50122 Florence
From $215 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"The hotel premises include the upper floors of the building. The rooms are spacious and bright and an outstanding feature is the breathtaking view from the two terraces of the entire town."
Star Service
"While the entry-level digs are docked points for being at times pokey, the staff is sensational and the views ensure temporary amnesia."
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Fodor's
"If you're looking for a room with a view, stop here, where just about every one has a window that frames the awe-inspiring Duomo or the Arno (some even have small terraces)."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni is a charming and elegant upscale hotel housed in a 13th-century fortified tower and neighboring 19th-century palace right in central Florence."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A ‘centralissima’ location, intimate atmosphere, terraces-with-views to die for and stylish, luxurious rooms make the Antica Torre a very attractive option."
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The Westin Excelsior, Florence
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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."
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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."
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