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Villa La Massa vs The Westin Excelsior, Florence

Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, The Westin Excelsior Florence ranks slightly better than Villa La Massa. The Westin Excelsior Florence comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 8 sources such as oyster.com, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.

Villa La Massa
Villa La Massa
8 / 10
Via della Massa 24, 50012 Candeli
From $524 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Surrounded by tranquil green hills, this 17C Medici villa offers superb views of the Arno. Period-style decor, as well as a shuttle seivice to central Florence."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A shuttle bus runs every hour to and from the center of Florence, but the place is so peaceful, you might not want to bother." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"16th-century Medicean villa, the sister property to Lake Como’s historic Villa d’Este. ." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This evocative villa-hotel excites well-heeled visitors with its opulent period surroundings, well-rounded facilities and good service. " Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"When you stay at Villa La Massa in Bagno a Ripoli, you'll be on a river and close to Villa Gamberaia and Stadio Artemio Franchi." Full review
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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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