The Excelsior Luxury Collection Hotel Florence | Hotel in Santa Maria Novella, Florence

The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence places you in Santa Maria Novella, on the banks of the River Arno at Piazza Ognissanti. From here, the historical center is within easy reach, Ponte Vecchio is a short walk away, and Santa Maria Novella Train Station is close enough to keep arrivals and departures simple. The setting gives this Hotel a polished base in Florence, with river views shaping the first impression before you even step inside. Inside, air-conditioned rooms and suites pair stylish furniture with Carrara-marble bathrooms, while some accommodations look out toward the river and the Oltrarno area. A 32 inch plasma-screen TV, multilingual programming, and a digital jukebox add to the in-room experience, and the Luxury Collection Bed brings a more considered feel to the stay. Where available, balconies and terraces extend that sense of space with views over the city. The building’s rhythm is easy to settle into. Start the day with breakfast in the elegant Sala Caminetto hall, then return later for a drink on the terraces or dinner shaped by Mediterranean cuisine. Parking, transportation services, wellness facilities, laundry, business services, and pet friendly accommodations are available, along with wheelchair accessible features. For guests who like to keep a steady pace while traveling, the property balances practical service with a more refined daily flow. You are also close to some of the neighborhood’s restaurants and designer boutiques, which makes time on foot feel direct and well connected. In Santa Maria Novella, the stay feels composed, urban, and tied closely to the city around it.