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Santa Maria Novella Hotel vs The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Westin Excelsior Florence is the choice of most professionals compared to Santa Maria Novella Hotel. The Westin Excelsior Florence ranks #27 in Florence with approval from 8 sources including Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Santa Maria Novella Hotel
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, 50123 Florence
From $106 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Welcoming... Enjoy superb views of this magical city from the hotel's delightful panoramic terrace."
Lonely Planet
"The bland exterior of this excellent four-star choice gives no hint of the spacious and elegant rooms within."
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DK Eyewitness
"Furnished in Empire style, this superb hotel couples grandeur with tranquility. Standard doubles overlook Via delle Belle Donne, while the superiors face Santa Maria Novella and the Piazza."
Star Service
"This hotel's tasteful yet subdued eclectic flair captures the best of town house style, though its generously proportioned common areas give it a leg up."
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Oyster
Upscale
"This luxury boutique hotel dating to the 19th century has elegant decor and a focus on art."
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The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
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Oyster
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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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