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Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

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Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

Via San Michele Di Pagana 8, , Rapallo, GE, Italy

Overview


Overview

Stunning locale
Uniquely located with the Bay of Rapallo to the east and the Portofino Gulf to the west, this elegant hotel has been restored to its 19th-century glory.
Sea views
The Excelsior Palace Hotel's 130 rooms have a warm color scheme and earth tones comprised of coral, blue, and sand; and most have views of the sea.
Luxury spa
In addition to a health club with a pool, sauna and steam bath, the hotel offers personalized treatment at Beauty Farm Spa.
Property Location With a stay at Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast in Rapallo, you'll be connected to the convention center, just a 3-minute walk from Marina di Rapallo and 7 minutes by foot from San Michele di Pagana Beach. This luxury hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Camogli Beach and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Gaslini Hospital.
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 119 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Dining Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Ristorante Lord Byron, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Rapallo? This hotel has 6997 square feet (650 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and limited parking is available onsite.

What to expect:

The Excelsior Palace Hotel overlooks the Portofino Coast and the Bay of Rapallo, offering guests comfortable accommodations with spectacular views of the beautiful surroundings. Guests of the hotel will also enjoy spacious rooms, delicious dining options and on-site spa and fitness club.

Airport:

GOA - Genoa Airport

Room Info


Room Overview

Excelsior Palace Hotel offers 130 guestrooms in a 7-story property. Guestrooms feature satellite television with pay movies. Business-friendly rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms include bathrobes, bathroom phones, and bidets. Guestrooms provide minibars and slippers. Services include housekeeping and wake-up calls. Rollaway beds are also available.

Details


Amenities

  • Heating
  • Television
  • Desk chair
  • Deck or patio
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Turndown service
  • Pillow menu
  • Satellite TV service
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
  • Private spa tub
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Bidet
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private spa tub (rooftop)
  • Wireless internet access
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • In-room massage available
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • LCD TV
  • Separate bedroom
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Pet-friendly room
  • Balcony

Property Amenities

From its hilltop perch above the Portofino Coast in the ancient fishing village of Rapallo, the Excelsior Palace Hotel commands sweeping views of the Bay of Rapallo to the east and the Gulf of Portofino to the west. The hotel attracted a high-society clientele when it opened as a casino in 1901, but shut down in the 1970s. Now totally renovated and restored, it greets guests in an expansive reception area with gleaming marble floors, white pillars, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing its famous views. The hotel has two restaurants, two bars, both indoor and outdoor pools, and a health and beauty spa housed in a 19th century villa.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Conference space size (meters) - 650
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Rooftop terrace
  • On private beach
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free beach club on site
  • Conference center
  • Daily
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Food and water bowls
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Health club
  • Marina on site
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach towels
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Hair salon
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (feet) - 6997
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1901
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 119
  • Number of floors - 7

Dining

Lord Byron Restaurant
Known for its traditional Italian cuisine, this restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks the Gulf of Tigullio and Portofino coast.
Yachting Bar
The intimate Yachting Bar offers aperitifs and light fare, and is open until late.
Eden Roc Restaurant
Perched above the sea overlooking Portofino Bay, this seasonal restaurant near the outdoor pool features regional and Mediterranean dishes and an à la carte menu. Open from June to September.
Sporting Bar
Adjacent to the hotel's swimming pool, the Sporting Bar serves lighter fare and drinks.

Recreation

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Marina di Rapallo - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
San Michele di Pagana Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Spiaggia pubblica Travello - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Porta delle Saline - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Spiaggetta di Prelo - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Castello di Punta Pagana - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Church of Santo Stefano - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Rapallo Castle - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Museo Attilio & Cleofe Gaffoglio - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Bagni Helios - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Minigolf Sport Team Rapallo - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Santa Margherita Ligure Castle - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

The preferred airport for Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast is Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 40.1 km / 24.9 mi

  • Aerobics
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rental
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rowing or canoeing
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing

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