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Ideally situated between the beach and Reggio Calabria town centre, Grand Hotel Excelsior provides modern facilities and excellent service just 100 metres from the train station. Located right next to Reggio Calabria’s National Archaeological Museum, Grand Hotel Excelsior offers spacious, elegant rooms. Relax in this exclusive environment and enjoy stunning views over the Strait of Messina from the hotel’s terrace. As well as being just 50 metres from one of Italy’s best beaches, Grand Hotel Excelsior is close to all the town’s tourist attractions and is also convenient for shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel’s Gala Restaurant serves delicious regional cuisine in an elegant setting and there is also a sophisticated bar on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Reggio Calabria, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    The esplanade across the road from the hotel is fantastic to take a long walk. The food in the roof top restaurant was very nice and the service of the staff fantastic. Breakfast was awesome with a big variety of food and service from the lovely...
  • David
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Great location, valley parking available, friendly and accommodating staff.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great central location - close to the seafront and the museum Rooms very comfortable - we were upgrade to a suite - very spacious Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice Also a very good restaurant for dinner Staff were very pleasant and helpful
  • Susan
    Canada Canada
    The room was very large and a slight view of the beach. The decor was dated but the room was in great condition. The location was great being only minutes from most everything. Great buffet breakfast with the best view of the sea.
  • Joseph
    Australia Australia
    We loved everything about this hotel. It's our second time staying here. The location, easy walking distance to everything. We had a lovely view of the corso and water from our balcony. There was an abundance of choices for breakfast and the...
  • Warren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were professional and extremely nice and helpful. We had a very early flight, they booked our taxi and the gentleman who worked the nightshift on the desk made us coffee and prepared some light bites for breakfast as at 4am the kitchen...
  • Jan
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Lovely stay, rooms could use an update but location, hospitality and view of Etna from the restaurant outweighs this.
  • Andy
    Italy Italy
    The restaurant is marvellous, many compliments to the chef!!!
  • Michael
    Austria Austria
    Great location, very tight garage but the hotel will park it for you, nice breakfast on the top floor, next door to the archeology museum, at the beginning of the promenade and the Corso
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location, helpful English speaking staff, amazing views

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • GALA
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Grand Hotel Excelsior
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Grand Hotel Excelsior takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Grand Hotel Excelsior

  • Check-in at Grand Hotel Excelsior is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Grand Hotel Excelsior may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Grand Hotel Excelsior offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beach
    • Full body massage
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
  • Grand Hotel Excelsior is 0.7 miles from the centre of Reggio Calabria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Grand Hotel Excelsior has 1 restaurant:

    • GALA
  • Room options at Grand Hotel Excelsior include:

    • Twin
    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple
  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Grand Hotel Excelsior. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.