Grand Hotel Excelsior

4.0 star property
Mediterranean Sea views complement the seafood dining experience at Ristorante Galà, while the rooftop terrace offers a perfect spot for soaking up sunshine

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Grand Hotel Excelsior overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, offering a retreat for families and couples. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then relax on the rooftop terrace. Enjoy fresh seafood at Ristorante Galà. Free WiFi and dry cleaning services enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 524
AED 597 total
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 30 (one-way)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 12 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Excelsior pet-friendly?

Yes, Grand Hotel Excelsior allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Excelsior on 23 May 2026 start from AED 524, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for EUR 12 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Grand Hotel Excelsior located?

This family-friendly Reggio Calabria hotel is located on the waterfront, just steps from National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria and Reggio di Calabria Promenade. Nava Square and Church of Saint Gaetano Catanoso are just steps away. Reggio di Calabria Lido Station is only a 2-minute walk and Reggio di Calabria Santa Caterina Station is 17 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am very happy with my stay at this hotel. Excellent service, great location, nice and friendly staff. It will be my favorite place every time I come back here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room, and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location next to the National Museum, RC Lido train station, Gelato Cesare, and the promenade. Only about 10 minute walk to the ferry port. Hotel had an excellent breakfast with many choices (muesli, fruit, yogurt, boiled eggs, ham and cheese, pastries, and even granita with brioche, among other options. They also had an excellent dinner menu. Rooms were clean and comfortable (AC helpful). I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Torgeir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast. Aircondition is turned off in the winter time, so it is bad air ventilator in the rooms. Clean rooms. Strange that you have to pay for eggs in breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, staff was great. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Grand Excelsior

The staff is always kind and helpful. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Arcangela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff marvelous, hotel restaurant excellent. Across the street from museum of Bronzi di Riace and lungomare!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful restaurant but the rinks could use updating The view to Etna was fabulous and the breakfast was extremely limited by Our standards but lots of sweets in keeping with the European way
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast. High quality and great variety of food and beverages, fresh fruit juces, served on a panoramic restaurant at the top of the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Older Hotel being renovated currently. Friendly and attentive staff. Location is ok, not great but there are plenty of hidden restaurants that are fantastico
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Kameo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An older property, needs a remodel, but staff was super nice and the location was great! If you stay there be sure to get gelato at Cesare’s. The A/C didn’t work as well as I wanted it to but I think that’s pretty common in Europe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
There was construction and our balcony was non accessible. It was always dark in the room. Wish I would have known. Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Renee Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great! Helpful and accommodating. Special thanks to the housekeeping staff as they were amazing! The first room we had was a junior suite(401). It was nice and spacious but there was this funny smell when you enter the room. So we switched to the next room which had a seaview(superior suite 423) and it was so cute! Love the curtains and I specially like that there are blackout curtains. So if you want to have a sleep in it’s perfect! The air conditioning is not that great. Can only go down up to 22.5 and cannot do anything about it. The safe in room 401 was tiny but the 423 safe was big enough to fit my laptop. It is not soundproofed rooms. I can still hear the people outside my room. The breakfast was good. A lot of choices. But it would have been nice if there are hot food included in the buffet like scrambled eggs(need to pay extra), sausages etc. But still it was a good spread. All in all the had a great time staying in this hotel. Definitely recommend toom 401 if you want a spectacular view of the sea and Athena! Thank you Grand Hotel Excelsior for a wonderful experience. Hope the next time I come back the air conditioning will be able to go down to 16 degrees😄
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff— very professional and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and comfortable hotel right by the station and museum. Wonderful breakfast and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful with us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

waleed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel to stay at. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antonino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for everything

Great location, restaurant, breakfast, dinner, service, room, comforts, valet parking, everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Torgeir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good. Over average as breakfasts in Italy, but I find it weird that you have to pay for scramble eggs or a omelette. Rooms are old, but clean. The whole hotel could benefit from some renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property if you are visiting Reggio. Very convenient to visit all the places in Reggio that are interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The food was good, but the window was cracked, the staff was nice but treated me like an idiot when I said my air conditioner wasn’t working asking me if I turned it on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ileana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated but good breakfast buffet. Not all electrical outlets worked. Shower water temperature was not consistent.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024