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The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Florentine grandeur with a modern edge

The Excelsior is a refined sanctuary where heritage meets contemporary sophistication, with spaces that suit both quiet reflection and vibrant gatherings. In the lobby, a reproduction of Francesco Rosselli’s 1480 map of Florence sets an immediate sense of place. Evenings rise to the rooftop at Cosimo, a stylish restaurant and bar for aperitivos with panoramic city views.

  • Rooftop nightlife and views

    Live music and DJ sets pair with 360° landmark views for sparkling nights.

  • Dining above Florence

    Cosimo is Florence’s highest private rooftop, serving elegant Tuscan cuisine with vistas.

  • Arno-side city-center address

    Set on the Arno in central Florence, ideal for seeing the city on foot.

Amenities

  • Classical rooms with chandeliers and carved headboards
  • Library Room with Empire-style archway and skylight
  • Donatello Bar with Ezio Giovannozzi stained glass
  • Seasonal Tuscan tasting ritual in the Library
  • Off-property Spa Suite treatments with Myblend
  • 24-hour Fitness Center with Technogym equipment
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Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Belvedere)

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Belvedere)

  • River view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of a cityscape through a balcony, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 268 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

A spacious room with a green sofa, a beige armchair, a round coffee table, and a lamp. A large window offers a view of a tower and a cityscape.

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a chair. There is a view of a building outside through large windows.

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Terrace

A terrace with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and a hill in the distance.

Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • River view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden flooring, a chandelier, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

A terrace with lounge chairs, a table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a river and bridge.

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

  • River view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a round table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence is near the airport and on the riverwalk. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi. Visit our Florence travel guide
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Piazza Ognissanti 3, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained square with a grassy area and flower beds.
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A street with historic buildings, including a MaxMara store and a Fendi store.
    Via de' Tornabuoni
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with striped arches and a tall bell tower.
    Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic stone bridge over a calm river, with colorful buildings on either side.
    Ponte Vecchio
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic building with intricate architectural details and a prominent tower.
    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop
    7 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station
    8 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Buca Mario
    5 min walk
  • Cafe dei Fossi
    4 min walk
  • Westin Excelsior Terrase
    1 min walk
  • Caffe del‘ 900
    2 min walk
  • Nerocarbone
    3 min walk

About this property

The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence

  • Luxury boutique hotel by the river
  • A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Ponte Vecchio, The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on site, and designer stores on site. The on-site restaurant, Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant, features happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
  • Other perks include:
    • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
    • Babysitting (surcharge), a computer station, and wedding services
    • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the first-rate property condition
  • Room features
  • All 171 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
    • Recycling, daily housekeeping, and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 33 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (EUR 55 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 52 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant
  • Donatello Bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 90 per accommodation, per stay (maximum EUR 90 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 100.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 8.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 52 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 105 per person (one-way)
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 55 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 33 per day (984 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 90 per accommodation, per stay (maximum EUR 90 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Property Registration Number IT048017A1S9A2BNYA

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 90 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence on Aug 22, 2026 start from $722, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for EUR 55 per day.

What time is check-in at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 105 per person applies.

Where is The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chiesa di Ognissanti and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Ponte Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 10 minutes. Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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