Aug 3, 2019, 7:37 am
Westin Excelsior - Florence, Italy [Master Thread]
Nov 23, 2022, 2:10 am
#211
Join Date: Feb 2020
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Ever upward to the Westin Excelsior in Firenze (I had to Google what Excelsior means)! Seriously, this was a great stay - here are my pros, cons, and photos:
Pros:
Photos:
Pros:
- Upgraded to a Premium Large Arno River View Room on the 2nd floor with a balcony (balconies look to exist on the 2nd and 5th floors)
- Property design is stunning with amazing character in the rooms and in the common areas
- After making my modifications, the bed was fantastic - initially, the covers were too thin, but there were two extra duvets in the closet that I added - after that, the covers were plush, the mattress was just right, and the pillows were plush (fantastic!)
- Shower pressure and temperature were fantastic (yes, even in the shower-tub combination)
- Large bathroom with dual vanities
- Great view across the river
- Service was very friendly - escorted to my room by the front desk, lots of laughs, etc.
- Asked proactively about late checkout - I said 2 PM as I was heading across the driveway to the STR the next day
- Lots of water bottles placed in the room - four in total
- Elite breakfast for the welcome gift is the full buffet - eggs and pancakes are made-to-order - everything was tasty, especially the orange juice
- International shaver outlet in the bathroom did not work
- No Internet TV OS
Photos:
Nov 23, 2022, 11:17 am
#212
Join Date: Jan 2022
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Great pictures, and that seems to be the standard upgrade for this Westin, I was upgraded to the same room type when I stayed there last year. Unfortunately my SNA request was declined. Great hotel- classy, luxurious, great location, and would recommend but I would say that there is a noticable difference between the Westin and the St. Regis next door. If the price is similar (like say within 200EUR per night), the St Regis is worth the premium.
Great pictures, and that seems to be the standard upgrade for this Westin, I was upgraded to the same room type when I stayed there last year. Unfortunately my SNA request was declined. Great hotel- classy, luxurious, great location, and would recommend but I would say that there is a noticable difference between the Westin and the St. Regis next door. If the price is similar (like say within 200EUR per night), the St Regis is worth the premium.
Nov 23, 2022, 12:24 pm
#213
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
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Great pictures, and that seems to be the standard upgrade for this Westin, I was upgraded to the same room type when I stayed there last year. Unfortunately my SNA request was declined. Great hotel- classy, luxurious, great location, and would recommend but I would say that there is a noticable difference between the Westin and the St. Regis next door. If the price is similar (like say within 200EUR per night), the St Regis is worth the premium.
Great pictures, and that seems to be the standard upgrade for this Westin, I was upgraded to the same room type when I stayed there last year. Unfortunately my SNA request was declined. Great hotel- classy, luxurious, great location, and would recommend but I would say that there is a noticable difference between the Westin and the St. Regis next door. If the price is similar (like say within 200EUR per night), the St Regis is worth the premium.