Brunelleschi Hotel vs The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. Overall, Hotel Brunelleschi scores slightly better than The Westin Excelsior Florence. Hotel Brunelleschi comes in at 85 with accolades from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Brunelleschi Hotel
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Piazza Santa Elisabetta 3, Via De Calzaioli, 50122 Florence
From $220 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"This hotel with welcoming guestrooms boasts a small museum with Roman remains."
Lonely Planet
"While it may lack the sophistication of some of Florence's other upscale sleeps, this hotel has two outstanding features."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Brunelleschi is a historic boutique property that's on the higher end of the price scale -- for good reason."
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Travel + Leisure
"Named for the Italian Renaissance architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi, this historic property in the heart of Florence occupies the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower."
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Star Service
"In short, this is one of the loveliest design hotels in Florence, and views of the Duomo from the best rooms are nothing short of spectacular."
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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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