The Westin Excelsior, Florence vs ?

"History and tradition combine with more modern accessories for an exclusive aristocratic stay."

"The Excelsior vies with the Grand Hotel, its neighbor across the square, for the title of Grande Dame of the Florentine accommodation scene."

"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

"The Excelsior excels with its marble floors and columns, grand staircases, stained-glass windows, statues and period paintings."

"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