Continentale vs The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Continentale Firenze scores slightly higher than The Westin Excelsior Florence. Continentale Firenze ranks #14 in Florence with praise from 10 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
Continentale
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Vicolo dell'Oro 6r, 50123 Florence
From $170 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This hotel has been built up around a medieval tower. There is a fine view of the Ponte Vecchio from the flower-fi lled terrace and from some of the attractively furnished rooms."
Concierge
"The real calling cards of the Continentale are its impeccable service, neither overfamiliar nor overformal, and its panoramic rooftop chill-out terrace."
DK Eyewitness
"This trendy, contemporary hotel is designed to impress. The entrance lobby features installations by the leading Italian artist, Fabrizio Corneli."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This hotel’s couldn’t-be-better location in the heart of Florence means that its rooftop bar has incomparable 360-degree views of the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo... and the Ponte Vecchio."
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Star Service
"Although the facilities here are fun and fashionable, standards and service are not always fairly reflected in the rack rates. Still, discounted packages appeal to flush hipsters."
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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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