“A century-old palace, with a rich view of the Arno. Inside is a world of period elegance with opulent fabrics, fine tapestries, and ornate antiques decorating each unique space. With a state-of-the-art fitness studio, a rooftop bar and a fine dining restaurant, it's a fairytale city escape.”

Recommended for

  • Weddings

    • Experience your dream wedding with lavish settings and impeccable service, ensuring a day to remember
  • City Style

    • Immerse in chic luxury with stunning river views and a rooftop bar perfect for a stylish city break
  • Sights nearby

    • Stroll the cobblestone streets to Piazza della Signoria, where art and history meet in an open-air showcase of statues
  • Designer Shopping

    • Engage in retail therapy at the boutique-lined Ponte Vecchio, famous for its artisan jewelers and picturesque charm
  • Restaurant

    • Delight in the flavours of Tuscany with a rooftop dinner, offering panoramic views of Florence's terracotta skyline
  • Museums

    • Relish the mastery of Renaissance art at the nearby Uffizi Gallery, home to works by Botticelli and Michelangelo
  • Pet friendly

    • The hotel allows one dog (18kg/ 40lbs) per room and provides a dog bowl, bed, mat and a Pet Welcome Kit
  • Great walks

    • Experience a serene morning jog along the Arno River, basking in the tranquility of Florence at dawn
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Some of the suites boast terraces with amazing views
  • Full of character

  • Family Suites

  • Gourmet

  • Conference facilities

  • Luxury

  • Air conditioning

  • Disabled access

  • 5* Luxury

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • Artworks

Facilities

  • Rooms

    171 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Delight in the flavours of Tuscany with a rooftop dinner, offering panoramic views of Florence's terracotta skyline
  • Pet friendly

    The hotel allows one dog (18kg/ 40lbs) per room and provides a dog bowl, bed, mat and a Pet Welcome Kit
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Some of the suites boast terraces with amazing views
  • Air conditioning

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Conference facilities

  • Business Centre

  • Wifi

  • Concierge

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Gym

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Stroll the cobblestone streets to Piazza della Signoria, where art and history meet in an open-air showcase of statues
  • Designer Shopping

    • Engage in retail therapy at the boutique-lined Ponte Vecchio, famous for its artisan jewelers and picturesque charm
  • Museums

    • Relish the mastery of Renaissance art at the nearby Uffizi Gallery, home to works by Botticelli and Michelangelo
  • Great walks

    • Experience a serene morning jog along the Arno River, basking in the tranquility of Florence at dawn

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence

A short walk to the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella train station, this hotel offers Old World touches like stained glass and tapestries, rooms that look out on the Arno River, and a rooftop bar with 360-degree views of the city.

Originally published by Conde Nast

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