Stay in the heart of Florence – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art – Check location Excellent location – show map Located on the banks of River Arno in Florence's historic Piazza Ognissanti, The Westin Excelsior offers luxurious rooms and suites, many overlooking the river and the Oltrarno area. Ponte Vecchio is 2,950 feet away. Air-conditioned rooms at the Excelsior feature stylish furniture and Carrara-marble bathrooms. Each room offers a Westin Heavenly Bed® and a 32" plasma-screen TV with a multilingual program selection and a digital jukebox. A varied buffet breakfast is provided daily in the elegant Sala Caminetto hall. During the day you can relax with a drink on one of the hotel's terraces with city views. For dinner you can enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine of the executive chef and his staff. You can book spa treatments and make use of the wellness center at a partner hotel located opposite the property. The 5-star Westin Excelsior is 1,650 feet from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and a short walk from the historical center. It is surrounded by some of city's most popular restaurants and designer boutiques. Santa Maria Novella is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art.