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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 next to a golf course, just a 3-minute walk from Marina di Rapallo and 7 minutes by foot from San Michele di Pagana Beach. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Spiaggia pubblica Travello and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lungomare Vittorio Veneto.
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.
Amenities Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Dining Grab a bite at Lord Byron, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Rapallo? This hotel has 6458 square feet (600 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms.

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
  • Desk chair
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Turndown service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Bidet
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Balcony
  • WiFi speed - 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Toilet paper
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Down comforter
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate bedroom
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Pet-friendly room

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
  • Garage
  • Golf cart
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of meeting rooms - 9
  • Conference space size (meters) - 600
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Rooftop terrace
  • On private beach
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free beach club on site
  • Conference center
  • Electric car charging station
  • Marina nearby
  • Daily
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach towels
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Off-street parking
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Golf caddy
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Spa services on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Hair salon
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (feet) - 6458
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1901
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 130
  • 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
Lungomare Vittorio Veneto - 0.8 km / 0.5 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
Villa Tigullio - 1.7 km / 1.1 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

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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