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Grand Hotel Minerva vs The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Westin Excelsior Florence ranks slightly higher than Grand Hotel Minerva. The Westin Excelsior Florence is ranked #27 in Florence with praise from 8 reviews including Jetsetter, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Grand Hotel Minerva
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16, 50123 Florence
From $142 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Elegantly furnished guestrooms... welcoming atmosphere."
Oyster
Luxury
"If asked to picture a postcard version of Florence, the views from the Grand Hotel Minerva are most likely what would come to mind."
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Travel + Leisure
"Behind a traditional gold-and-stucco exterior, this five-story medieval structure is now a four-star hotel furnished by architects Detti and Scarpa."
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DK Eyewitness
"With its rooftop swimming pool, the Grand Minerva does full justice to the romance of Florence. Watching the sunset from here or from the adjacent bar is a memorable experience."
Star Service
"Grand Hotel Minerva is the piazza's best option for families, small groups and business travelers.
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The Westin Excelsior, Florence
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Concierge
Travel + Leisure
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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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