About this hotel
General information
The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence occupies a historic palazzo on Piazza Ognissanti, on the banks of the Arno, on a site bound up with seven centuries of Florentine history. Carolina Bonaparte and several of the city’s noble families once lived here; Latin inscriptions still run across the lobby ceilings, and excavations brought a mosaic to light.
The hotel is part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection. Its rooftop, Cosimo, is a glass-enclosed restaurant and bar with 360-degree views over the city and the Tuscan hills. Each afternoon the Library hosts a complimentary tasting of seasonal Tuscan recipes, and the Les Clefs d’Or concierge leads guests through the hidden corners of the palazzo. Five event rooms, the largest seating 130 for a banquet, host meetings and receptions, and a dedicated team plans weddings. The hotel holds Green Key certification.
Location
At Piazza Ognissanti 3, in Florence’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi and the Duomo are close by, as is Santa Maria Novella station. The hotel lies within the ZTL limited-traffic zone. Florence Peretola airport is 7 km away, Pisa 80 km and Bologna 100 km; private car transfers are arranged on request.
Spa
There is no spa on site: guests book treatments at the Spa Suites, with myBlend therapies, in the sister hotel The St. Regis Florence, directly across the square.
Sports & leisure
A Technogym fitness studio is open around the clock, with cardio and strength equipment and free weights. The concierge arranges private experiences across Florence and Tuscany: artisan workshops including marbled-paper making, personal fashion and food shopping tours, Vespa outings and wine journeys through Chianti and San Gimignano.
For children
Babysitting and cots for children up to three are available on request, and the concierge suggests family outings nearby, such as the Museo dei Ragazzi in Palazzo Vecchio or a private treasure hunt through the city.
Restaurants & bars
Dining centres on Cosimo, up on the roof, with 24-hour room service throughout the hotel.
- Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant — Tuscan tradition with a modern touch, in a glass-enclosed roof garden with 360° views and sunsets over the city
- Cosimo Rooftop Bar — aperitivo on the terrace and seasonal signature cocktails inspired by the women of the Medici family
- Donatello Bar — Mediterranean plates for a light lunch or afternoon snack, cocktails and aperitivo, plus a tasting of three Negronis with the bar manager
- Breakfast in Caminetto — breakfast in the elegant Sala Caminetto, with Tuscan specialities and seasonal fruit
Pets
One dog of up to 18 kg is welcome per room, with a bowl, bed, mat and welcome kit provided.
Rooms
The 171 rooms and suites are decorated in period style, with high ceilings and antique furnishings, and many have private balconies or furnished terraces. Views take in the Arno and the surrounding hills, Piazza Ognissanti, the terracotta rooftops of the old city, the Duomo, the street or the courtyard.
Individual climate control, a marble bathroom with Santa Maria Novella toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, a desk, in-room safe, minibar, complimentary wired and wireless internet, satellite TV and evening turndown.
Deluxe Guest room
A room with a king-size bed, a writing desk and a marble bathroom with bath and shower; up to 2 guests.
Premium
A larger room with a king-size bed and a marble bathroom, with space for a rollaway bed; up to 3 guests.
Deluxe Arno River View
A room with a king-size bed, a marble bathroom and views of the Arno; up to 2 guests.
Premium Arno River View
A larger room overlooking the Arno, with a king-size bed and a marble bathroom; up to 3 guests.
Classic Suite
A junior suite with a king-size bed, a sofa and a marble bathroom with double vanities; up to 3 guests.
Penthouse Guest room
A top-floor room with its own terrace, a king-size bed and a sofa, plus a marble bathroom with double vanities; up to 2 guests.
Junior Suite
A junior suite overlooking the Arno, with a king-size bed, a sitting area with sofa and a marble bathroom with separate bath and shower; up to 3 guests.
Panoramic Suite
A junior suite with a terrace, a living room set behind a privacy wall, a walk-in closet and soundproofed windows, plus a marble bathroom with separate bath and shower; up to 3 guests.
Belvedere Suite
A suite with a terrace and panoramic views of the Arno, a king-size bed and classic Florentine interiors; up to 3 guests.
Grand Deluxe Suite
A suite with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Arno, a separate living room and a king-size bedroom, plus a marble bathroom stocked with Acqua di Parma toiletries; up to 3 guests.
Presidential Suite
A suite with a terrace looking over the Arno and the Tuscan hills, a living room, a dining area seating six, two marble bathrooms, works of art, wrought-iron furnishings and terracotta floors. Sleeps 3, and hosts candlelit dinners for up to 40.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.