Excelsior Palace Hotel
Rapallo, Italy
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About the Hotel
As celebrated as its many legendary guests such as Ernest Hemingway, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and Rita Hayworth, the Excelsior Palace Hotel enjoys an inspired location along the Italian Riviera. Part of the LVX collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, this storied property has occupied a dominant position overlooking the Portofino Coast in the seaside town of Rapallo since 1901. With a stay in classic fin-de-siecle style accommodations, you will be transported back to the era of the international beau monde.
Location
Excelsior Palace Hotel
Via San Michele di Pagana 8
Rapallo, Italy
16035
Nearest Airport: GOA
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Pet Friendly
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Bar
- Restaurants
- On-Site Amenities
- Pool
- Spa on Property
- Fitness Center
- Wellness Center
- Beach Club
- Beach Access
- In-Room Amenities
- In-Room Safes
- Activities
- Excursions
- Wellness Programs
- Business
- Conference Facilities
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Beaches
- Interests
- Beach
- Food & Wine
- Spa
Reviews for Excelsior Palace Hotel
Beautiful beautiful location- old style hotel!
Lovely hotel (old style) but in need of some money being spent on it. An early twentieth century hotel in absolutely prime location sitting on the outskirts of Rapallo looking across the bay towards Portofino. Really this is a spectacular view. Could sit and watch the luxury yachts and ships all day long. The hotel inside, has an old school - old money feel about it with lots of old art and furniture- which is fine but curtains in the Yacht Bar for example with holes in them is not fine! Breakfast- sitting outside overlooking the bay was really beautiful. Bedroom, again was fine without being spectacular and on the small side too. Staff were very helpful, and in particular Arianna on Guest Relations. As said - great location and would definitely go back!
K4847RWgarys - Dublin, Ireland
Perfect weekend
These were the perfect weekend! I want to express my huge gratitude to the entire hotel team — everything was simply wonderful. Amazing breakfasts, excellent service, clean rooms, incredible views, and the stunning cliffside pool made our stay unforgettable. A special thanks to Francesco and Daniele at the reception. These young men did an outstanding job: attentive, caring, and thoughtful, making sure every request we had was taken care of. This is a fantastic place, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful and comfortable getaway!
DayTrip18961281268
Could do better
Small rooms - Average service and slow staff. Hotel was in a great location and had brilliant facilities (beach club) but the overall experince could have been more polished. It took 4 request to recieve an ironion board.... We went for a wedding and would travel back again, hoping the issues were a 1 off.
Josh1wright4
Not a 5 star
The hotel needs renovations, public areas bathrooms litterally have no keys, beach restaurant food quality is very poor. I asked for fish and had to send it back as it was terrible. Position is outstanding but by no means is this 5 stars. Just bad
A8985PCmartineR
THE PLACE TO STAY ON THE ITALIAN RIVERIA!
The resort is fantastic. One of a kind views, terraces over the Mediterranean, beautiful rooms, exceeding good room service, spectacular swimming pool. The hotel has excellent proximity to bustling Rapallo. The Lord Byron restaurant is very expensive and portions are small, but the service is excellent. Portofino is a short drive but the ferry there is easier. Clean hotel wirh very good housekeeping. Marco is excellent. Andrea is excellent. Federico is excellent and many at the Reception desk are excellent. Too many to mention. SERVICE IS A+ This is the place to stay and and we will gladly stay here again. The entire staff and car valets are warm and friendly. We love it here.
USA373
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