Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze vs The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Westin Excelsior Florence is the choice of most writers compared to Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze. The Westin Excelsior Florence comes in at 81 with endorsements from 8 reviews including Michelin Guide, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.
Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze
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Piazza Unita Italiana 6, 50123 Florence
From $190 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Insight Guides
"This classic hotel retains its air of discreet elegance while providing luxurious and extremely comfortable rooms that have kept up with modern needs."
Oyster
Upscale
"Housed in the former residences of the Bertolini princes, the Grand Hotel Baglioni lives up to the grand image painted by Florence's past."
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DK Eyewitness
"Ever since it opened its doors in 1903, this hotel has been charming guests with its plush interiors and lush gardens."
Star Service
"Bellied up to a busy intersection near the train station and Florence's main attractions, this colorful six-story stone-arched palazzo provides an oasis of classic old-world hospitality."
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Jetsetter
"Ornate historic building with stately rooms and one of the most central and convenient locations in Florence."
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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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