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The Westin Excelsior, Florence vs Torre di Bellosguardo
The Westin Excelsior Florence and Torre di Bellosguardo are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Torre di Bellosguardo scores slightly better than The Westin Excelsior Florence. Torre di Bellosguardo scores 85 with accolades from 9 reviewers like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
The Westin Excelsior, Florence
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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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."
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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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Torre di Bellosguardo
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
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2 Via Roti Michelozzi, 50124 Florence
From $198 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Simple yet elegant... It has a magical, fairy tale atmosphere."
Frommer's
"With its echoey halls, airy loggias, and imposing stone staircases, the Bellosguardo feels just a few flickering torches shy of the Middle Ages -- exactly its attraction."
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Fodor's
"Bellosguardo means "beautiful view"; given the view of Florence you get here, the name is fitting."
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Travel + Leisure
"Situated atop the hill of Bellosguardo, this distinctive hotel is housed in a Renaissance-era villa built around a 14th-century tower."
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DK Eyewitness
"Far from the crowds, but with the city at its feet, the views from the 16th-century tower of this 14th-century villa are unparalleled."
