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Hotel Orto De Medici vs The Westin Excelsior, Florence

Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Westin Excelsior Florence ranks slightly better than Hotel Orto De Medici. The Westin Excelsior Florence ranks #27 in Florence with recommendations from 8 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Concierge.

Hotel Orto De Medici
Hotel Orto De Medici
7 / 10
Via San Gallo, 30, 50129 Florence
From $124 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Ten minutes on foot from the Duomo, and five from the Accademia, this mid-19th century building has large frescoes in its lounges and breakfast room."
Star Service Star Service
"This small, well-priced boutique-hotel holds up well under scrutiny, with a free breakfast served in a lovely conservatory room, a well-trained staff and commendable maintenance." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A 31-room frescoed and antique-furnished three-star, occupying a quiet palazzo in the university area."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The boutique, mid-range Hotel Orto De Medici is located incentral Florence, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, public transportation, and popular attractions." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Redefines elegance with its majestic high ceilings, chic oyster-grey colour scheme and contemporary furnishings, offset to perfection by the historic palazzo in which it languishes." Full review
The Westin Excelsior, Florence
The Westin Excelsior, Florence
7 / 10
Piazza Ognissanti 3, 50123 Florence
From $357 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"History and tradition combine with more modern accessories for an exclusive aristocratic stay."
Concierge 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 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." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Excelsior excels with its marble floors and columns, grand staircases, stained-glass windows, statues and period paintings."
Oyster 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." Full review
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