The Westin Excelsior, Florence reservation

The Westin Excelsior Hotel dominates the Piazza Ognissanti on the bank of the Arno River in the heart of Florence’s most prestigious fashion district.

This luxury hotel is elegantly furnished with frescoes, marble and the finest materials creating a sophisticated atmosphere for its exclusive clientèle. The Westin Excelsior has been a favourite with international celebrities for many years and is considered to be an important reference point for Florentine business and cultural life.

The comfortable guest rooms feature top comfort beds, the Multimedia Quadriga System with multi-lingual programme selection and a digital jukebox. The guest rooms and suites are tastefully decorated in a traditional Florentine style and are equipped with all modern conveniences.

The professional staff will be happy to meet your every need both around the hotel and in the striking restaurant, specialising in contemporary Mediterranean delicacies. The renowned chef combines only the finest seasonal ingredients to create light and delicious recipes. The Westin Excelsior Hotel guarantees a truly exceptional stay in a magnificent city.

A wealth of historical memories (seven centuries of Florentine history) is associated with the area on which stands the building that is now The Westin Excelsior.

Several celebrities stayed in Florence at the two properties owned nowadays by Starwood: the Romanov family, Emperor William II of Prussia, the Dukes of Windsor, the Shah of Persia with his wife Soraya, Princess Margaret of England, Elena of Romania, Queen Sofia of Greece, the King of Yugoslavia, the English Prime Minister W. Churchill and a number of world-wide famous artists such as Johann Strauss, Backhaus, Cortot, Rubinstein, Menuhin, Toscanini, Orson Welles, Charles Chaplin, Françoise Sagan, Emperor Hirohito, Henry Fonda, Queen Juliana of Holland, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Bruno Walter, Furtwangler, Beniamino Gigli, Maria Callas, Josephine Baker, Maurice Béjart, Carla Fracci, Marcello Mastroianni, Gina Lollobrigida, Sophia Loren.

In 1997 the Westin Excelsior has entered a new phase in its history when a restoration and renovation was completed. The renovation was a prime example of the Luxury Collection philosophy in such matters, which aims to highlight those historical and architectural features of its hotels that best enhance their affinity with the atmosphere and style of their host cities. A philosophy which considers the hotel as an integral part of the city, and a reference point in its artistic, cultural and business life.


The Westin Excelsior is located in Florence near: The Westin Excelsior dominates the Piazza Ognissanti, steps from shops dating back to Renaissance times and from the most elegant boutiques.

A grand hotel, dedicated to a discerning clientele.

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