 Neighboring the famous Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace, The Westin Excelsior, Florence combines luxurious modern accommodations with seven
- Full Service - Historical
- Hotel
Year Built - 1863 Year Remodeled - 1998
Additional Property Description -
-a Member of the Starwood Luxury Collection- Recently
Restored Prestigious Majestic Palace Facing Arno River.
Steps from Famous Art and Historical Sites and Finest
Shopping. Magnificent 15th Century Building Centrally
Located On the Banks of the River Arno in the Heart of
the Historic Centre, Nearby the Most Famous Works of
Art and Elegant Shopping Streets. The Hotels Design
Express the Riches of Tuscany Using Tapestries,
Frescoes, Stained Glass, Marble and Walnut. In the 15th
Century the Building Was Known As Casa Rucellai, Home
of a Noble Florentine Family. The Building Was
Purchased by Caroline Bonaparte in 1833. She
Commissioned the Works To Restructure the Building
Completely in 1862 by Giuseppe Martelli. In 1925,
Gerardo Kraft Closed Down the Building Which Re-Opened
in 1927 As the Excelsior Italie. In 1997, the Westin
Excelsior Entered a New Phase of Its History When a
Thorough Restoration and Renovation Was Completed. The
Renovation Was a Prime Example of the Luxury
Collections 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. The
Public Areas Colors and Light Are Inspired by the Hills
of Tuscany Which Enhance the Splendour of Its Interiors
Terracotta, Frescoes, Marble and Precious Woods. The
Bedrooms and Prestigious Suites Have Been Refurbished
Are Warm and Refined. They Represent the Pleasure of
Indisputable Style and Were Created For the Most
Sophisticated Travellers. Studies Formed the Basis of
an Authentic Restoration by Skilled Craftsmen, Which
Were Combined With Modern Technology, Security and
Comfort. |  Dining:
Property Has 1 Restaurants On-Site
Room Service Offered from 2400hrs To 2400hrs
-Bar Donatello
Hours of Operations-
From 1100hrs To 0100hrs Mon-Sun
the Furniture is Inspired by the Nineteenth Century
Tuscan Style. The Ambiance is Split in Three Levels and
is Livened Up by a Marble Fountain. The Furniture is
Sober With Leather Armchairs, Brocade Sofas, Antique
Glass Flowers and Tapestries. Frequented by International
and Local Clients. Live Piano Music Each Evening Until
Midnight.
-Il Cestello
Hours of Operations-
From 1230hrs To 1500hrs Mon-Sun
from 1930hrs To 2300hrs Mon-Sun
Located in the Caminetto Room in 18th Century Style.
Furniture With Antique Style With Lacunar Ceiling, Gold
Decorations, Boiseries, Typical Tuscan Floor, Coloured
Blown Glass Composed of Mosaic Create an Elegant
Atmosphere. It Combines the Freshness of Genuine
Mediterranean Cuisine With the Rich Flavours of the
Tuscan Countryside.
Services:
On-Site General Services -
24-Hour Room Service Babysitting/Childcare
Baggage Hold Concierge
Doctor On Call Handicap Services
Safe Deposit Box
On-Site Chargeable Services -
Airline/Travel Desk
Housekeeping Full
Laundry/Valet
Additional On-Site Property Services -
Our Concierge is a Member of the Gold Key Association.
They Can Assist you With Train/Airplane Tickets/Opera
and Theatre/Museums and Exhibitions/Private Guides and
Sight Seers/Cars/Transfers/Rent a Car. They Can Also
Assist With Trips To the Florentine Countryside Such As
Pisa/Siena.
Off-Site General Services -
Business Services
Off-Site Chargeable Services -
Car Rental
Business Services -
Audio-Visual Equipment Business Center
Computers Copy Machine
Chargeable Business Services -
Internet Appliance or Pc
Wireless Data Connection
Business and Meeting Services -
Television and Viseo Player. Any Audio Visual Equipment
Needed For Rooms or Meeting Rooms May Be Arranged in
Advance At the Applicable Rate.
Taxes and Surcharges -
Tax- 10.00 Pct Inclusive
Hotel Frequent Guest Program -
Starwood Preferred Guest
-17sep01 - End Mon-Sun
Min Stay - 1 Max Stay - 31
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Pets accepted |
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Free parking |
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Fitness center |
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Golf |
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Wheelchair accessible |
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Restaurant |
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Non-smoking rooms |
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Data port |
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Max Occupancy - 3
Max Nbr of Rollaways - 1
Room Description -
Introducing Westins Newest Innovation..the Heavenly
Bed. It is Layer After Layer of Cozy Down Bedding. An
Oasis For the Weary Traveler..It is Heaven On Earth.
And It is At Westin. The All-White Heavenly Bed
Consists of - A Custom-Designed Pillowtop Mattress Set
by Simmons With 900 Individual Coils. Three Sheets -
Ranging in Thread Count from 180 To 250. A Down Blanket
- Three Versions For Three Different Climates. A
Comforter and a Crisp White Duvet. Five Goosedown/Goose
Feather Pillows. The Heavenly Bed. Hop in.
Room Amenities -
Air Conditioning / Bath Tub / Cable/Satellite Tv /
Color Tv / Direct Dial Telephone / Hairdryer / Mini Bar
/ Radio / Remote Control Tv / Safe / Shower / Telephone
/ Television
Technology -
Dataport / Voice Mail
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Accademia Michelangelos Da0 Blocks
Arno Florence River 0 Blocks
Chianti Wine Region 13 Mi
Duomo Cathedral of Florenc0 Blocks
Fiesole 4 Mi 0 Blocks
Florence Amerigo Vespucci 4 Mi 0 Blocks
Old Bridge - Ponte Vecchio0 Mi 0 Blocks
Pitti Palace 0 Mi 0 Blocks
San Gimignano 31 Mi 0 Blocks
Santa Croche 0 Mi 0 Blocks
Santa Maria Novella 0 Mi 0 Blocks
Santa Maria Del Fiore 1 Mi 0 Blocks
Siena 30 Mi 0 Blocks
Signoria Square 0 Mi 0 Blocks
Ufizzi Gallery 0 Mi 0 Blocks
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