About Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast
Occupying a prime position overlooking Rapallo Bay on the Italian Riviera, the landmark Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast is a luxurious property exuding an elegance inspired by the early 1900's.
Air-conditioned accommodations leave no stone unturned when it comes to style. Most feature balconies with breathtaking views of the Gulf, marble bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers and speciality toiletries, and seating areas with large TVs and a work desk.
Featuring a private jetty, beach club, two outdoor pools and an outdoor massage gazebo, it's no wonder guests wish they could stay longer. A fitness centre, indoor heated pool, meeting and wedding venues are also available.
Dining at the hotel's in-house restaurants promises to be a memorable affair. The year-round Lord Byron serves a tempting array of traditional cuisine, while The Eden Roc Lounge & Restaurant, open till late, serves light fare with live music.
A drive along the coast to Castello Brown, a 16th-century museum, takes around 20 minutes to reach by car from Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast.
Positive Reviews
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Great Base for Further Exploration.
The hotel is a ten-minute walk from Rapello where visitors can sample the town’s restaurants and check out the shops and bars. Boats from Rapello travel to Portofino and Cinque Terre and the beautiful fishing town Santa Margherita is likewise within easy
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A Characterful Hotel.
The interior of the hotel retains an old world charm, with a large, impressive lobby are full of antiques and with art on the walls. Outside, guests can take in stunning views from one of the many different terraces arranged around the hotel. The beautifu
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Excellent Food on Offer.
The breakfast is a wonderful experience with a range of continental style foods to chose from and the option to have a glass of sparkling wine. Guests are seated either inside or outside on the terrace. The evening meals are also excellent, with wonderful
Negative Reviews
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Wi-Fi Limited to Some Areas.
The daily charge for Wi-Fi in rooms is rather steep and doesn’t always work in communal areas such as the pool or dining areas. The signal is intermittent and having to re-enter the password throughout the day is an irritant.
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Food Prices Add Up.
Some considered that the evening meals and lunches were over-priced considering the quality and quantity of food served. Others are surprised at the high charge to have eggs cooked by the hotel to their specifications.
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Steep Pedestrian Access.
Visitors who want to stroll to and from the hotel, find that this requires them to walk up and down a large number of steps along with a sloped, steep driveway. The road outside the hotel isn’t particularly safe, and due to the high price for a taxi, a sh