The Westin Excelsior, Florence

Property Type Hotel, Full Service, HotelYear Built 1863 Year Remodeled 1997 A Member Of The Starwood Luxury Collection RecentlyRestored Prestigious Majestic Palace Facing Arno River.Steps From Famous Art And Historical Sites And FinestShopping. Magnificent 15th Century Building CentrallyLocated On The Banks Of The River Arno In The Heart OfThe Historic Centre, Nearby The Most Famous Works Of ArtAnd Elegant Shopping Streets. The Hotels Design ExpressThe Riches Of Tuscany Using Tapestries, Frescoes, StainedGlass, Marble And Walnut. In The 15th Century TheBuilding Was Known As Casa Rucellai, Home Of A NobleFlorentine Family. The Building Was Purchased By CarolineBonaparte In 1833. She Commissioned The Works ToRestructure The Building Completely In 1862 By GiuseppeMartelli. In 1925, Gerardo Kraft Closed Down The BuildingWhich Re opened In 1927 As The Excelsior Italie. In1997, The Westin Excelsior Entered A New Phase Of ItsHistory When A Thorough Restoration And Renovation WasCompleted. The Renovation Was A Prime Example Of TheLuxury Collections Philosophy In Such Matters, Which AimsTo Highlight Those Historical And Architectural FeaturesOf Its Hotels, That Best Enhance Their Affinity With TheAtmosphere And Style Of Their Host Cities. The PublicAreas Colors And Light Are Inspired By The Hills OfTuscany Which Enhance The Splendour Of Its InteriorsTerracotta, Frescoes, Marble And Precious Woods. TheBedrooms And Prestigious Suites Have Been Refurbished AreWarm And Refined. They Represent The Pleasure OfIndisputable Style And Were Created For The MostSophisticated Travellers. Studies Formed The Basis Of AnAuthentic Restoration By Skilled Craftsmen, Which WereCombined With Modern Technology, Security And Comfort.