Grand Hotel Excelsior

Grand Hotel Excelsior is an elegant and luxurious hotel centrally located in the captivating heart of Reggio Calabria, offering modern facilities and excellent service. Situated ideally between the beach and the town center, it is just 50 meters (164 feet) from one of Italy’s best beaches and 100 meters (328 feet) from the train station. The hotel is right next to Reggio Calabria’s National Archaeological Museum and steps from the Reggio di Calabria Promenade, with the Port of Reggio Calabria just a 9-minute walk away. Guests can enjoy stunning views over the Strait of Messina and the Ionian Sea. The preferred airport, Strait of Messina Airport (REG), is approximately 8.4 km (5.2 mi) away.

The hotel features 84 individually furnished guestrooms, sumptuously appointed with natural tones and touches of golden hues. Rooms offer minibars, flat-screen televisions with satellite/cable programming, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Bathrooms are well-maintained and equipped with complimentary toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers; some also include bathrobes. Conveniences such as phones, in-room safes, and desks are provided, with some rooms also featuring linen service, blackout curtains, air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace. Baby cots are available for a fee.

Dining at Grand Hotel Excelsior is a highlight, with the Gala Restaurant serving delicious Mediterranean and traditional Calabrian cuisine prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients in an elegant setting. Guests can enjoy drinks at the sophisticated bar/lounge, which offers ocean views and alfresco dining. A complimentary buffet breakfast, featuring fresh products, local pastries, fruit, and savory options, is served daily. Room service is available during limited hours, and there is also an on-site cafe.

Guests can take advantage of a wide range of amenities and services, including a rooftop terrace, complimentary wireless and wired internet access throughout the property, and a business center. For events, the hotel offers a conference center and meeting rooms totaling 2088 square feet (194 square meters). Front desk services include concierge, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes. Transportation options include a shuttle service (operating within 1 km, surcharge), roundtrip airport shuttle (on request, surcharge), ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge), limo/town car service, and car hire. Complimentary parking is available. Additional amenities include babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, a television in a common area, daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry service (surcharge). Guests can also enjoy a spa and massage services.

The hotel is a non-smoking property with designated smoking zones. Staff are fluent in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Accepted payment methods include Visa, American Express, and Euro/MasterCard. The property has received its official star rating and operates under License Number(s): 080063-ALB-00001, IT.