The Excelsior Hotel Florence occupies a 19th-century palace on the Lungarno Vespucci, masterfully positioned on Piazza Ognissanti to command views of the Arno River and Oltrarno district. Established as a mandatory stop for international high society during the historic Grand Tour of the late 1800s, this 171-room landmark has functioned for over a century as … Continue reading The Excelsior Hotel Florence: 19th-Century Riverfront Palace of International High Society