Named one the Top 75 Hotels in Europe by Cond'e Nast Traveler in 2005, and neighboring the famous Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, and Pitti Palace, Westin Excelsior is on Piazza Ognissanti and approximately four miles from Florence Airport. Sitting high on the banks of the Arno River, the hotel also offers views of the panoramic Tuscan countryside, the colored terracotta rooftops, and the landmarks of Florence. <P> Guests can enjoy the piano bar, the Mediterranean restaurant, and the Westin Kids Club. The hotel also offers business center, 24-hour room service, babysitting, bell service, concierge service, and pay parking facilities. <P> All rooms have been recently refurbished and feature the Heavenly Beds, air-conditioning, direct-dial phones, TVs, and minibars.