The Westin Excelsior, Florence

From inside their contemporary accommodations of The Westin Excelsior, Florence, guests gaze out on 700 years of Italian history that unfolded along the banks of the Arno River overlooking the Ponte Vecchio. Named to the Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, these 171 luxury guest rooms and suites feature Westin’s Heavenly Bed, direct-dial phone with voicemail, flat-screen multimedia TV, high-speed Internet access, and balconies with river or city views. Amenities include the WestinWorkout Gym and evening unwind ritual.

The Westin Excelsior, Florence welcomes business meetings and corporate events with four newly restored function venues for groups to 150. The art of cordials and fine dining thrives at SE STO, the hotel’s jewel-box-like, glass-enclosed rooftop garden restaurant overlooking the Arno, with its stylish1960s retro decor, 300-label wine list, and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.