Excelsior Congress, Spa & Lido

Choose this hotel as we had a wedding in Fossenbrome. It was hard to find somewhere closer than 50 mins away from the venue. However, having settled on this hotel which we found on line - all of the staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The hotel itself was a minutes walk to the beach - it was a lovely serviced beach offering free bottles of water and a restaurant where you could have your lunch or by your sun bed. The rooms were more than adequate and if I found myself in this area, I would definitely stay again.

During our road trip through Lombardy and Marche, we spent four nights at Hotel Excelsior in Pesaro, a five-star hotel that truly stands out for anyone looking to take their stay to the next level. Upon arrival, we were personally welcomed by the hotel manager, who even parked our car in a reserved spot – a super-luxurious valet service. Throughout our stay, he frequently checked in to see if everything was perfect and if there was anything more the hotel could do for us. The entire team radiates professionalism and genuine hospitality. The restaurant is outstanding, and the rooms are highly recommended as well. We even received a complimentary upgrade, and all I can say is: “pico bello”! The hotel also features a beautifully maintained private beach with a stylish beach bar, perfect for lunch or an aperitif. Breakfast deserves a special mention: a generous buffet with fresh vegetables, fruit, hot and cold dishes, and even à la carte options. Everything is meticulously taken care of. Our departure was just as memorable: the manager personally came to say goodbye and we were gifted a luxurious box of high-end skincare products to take home. In short: if you’re looking for a top-class hotel on the Adriatic coast, don’t hesitate. Book your stay at Hotel Excelsior in Pesaro, you won’t regret it. Alfons & Mariette Cox, Lommel, BELGIUM.

We loved everything about this hotel. A lot of thought has gone into the decor of the rooms, public rooms and lighting. The staff couldn't be nicer- warm, friendly and helpful. The beach club is a real plus as you can eat there and there is a lovely bar too. We also liked the spa and the treatments. Unusually for a hotel, the restaurant is as good as any in Pesaro and only a little more expensive than the average local one but well worth it. We ate there a number of times and were never disappointed. The menu is good, as it remains true to the local area and does not go down the Michelin road of fancy food, something we never want in Italy- it is really local Italian but on a slightly higher level. All inclusive breakfast buffet is great too. All in all a great experience.

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in and we have travelled a lot these past 50 years. You relax as soon as you step into the reception and the welcome is so friendly. We were shown to our fantastic suite on the 7th floor by Diana the manager, with great views of the beach and sea. We had Spa access and went every day over our 3 night stay, you need to book before you go but the availability was good. The Spa looks out to the beach and sea and the Sauna and hydrotherapy pools are lovely. We also had reserved beds on the beach every day, fortunately the weather was great and we enjoyed the Lido bar and had lunch brought to our sun-beds one day, excellent club sandwich. The staff who work on the beach really look after you, 2 towels each and fresh water and they are all so professional and friendly. A special mention for the staff who clean the rooms we had a day clean and turn down service. Coffee pods always replenished, fresh water bottles (4 a day) and a chocolate on the bed like the old days. Breakfast was superb and they make a great cup of tea!

Unfortunately, we had a very negative experience with this hotel. After our stay, hotel management agreed to refund us as compensation for several issues during our visit. They asked us to provide our bank details and to remove a review we had posted – which we did, in good faith. It has now been over six weeks, and we still have not received any payment, despite following up multiple times. The hotel has stopped responding entirely and has clearly broken the agreement they themselves initiated. This is not just poor service – it’s outright dishonesty. We cannot recommend this hotel to anyone, and we are moving forward with formal complaints.