Excelsior

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Georgia took great care of us during our stay. A car was not necessary. Close to marina and train station. Many stores and restaurants nearby. Go to top of Musee Archeology for a great view of the city.

The location, the atmosphere, the building itself, the staff and of course the view from the prestige room was just amazing! The size of the room and the quality of the toiletries were amazing too! The only thing that I would change is the breakfast (just bigger choice of french cheese and cold cuts)!

Having visited this hotel many times over the last 20 to 30 years, I am hardly unbiased but it is an elegant old building in an elegant old seaside resort, with an enviable position, on the seafront in the centre of a bustling town. While modernised, it is not modern. Its larger rooms with sea views are very comfortable with functional if somewhat idiosyncratic bathrooms (baths with handheld sprays rather than showers). The hotel staff, many with years of service, are exceptional - friendly and effective whether working in reception, the kitchen, restaurant and bar, or in keeping the hotel scrupulously clean. The restaurant with its attractive terrace overlooking the sea is busy with residents and non-residents, attesting to the quality of its cuisine.

Hotel is nice although very quaint. I think it may be in the middle of refurbishment. Bed quality was excellent as was the sleep. Even though it is on the promenade, the rooms are soundproofed. The bathrooms seem to have been recently renovated however, we did not really have a shower in our room, only a handheld showerhead and no curtain/shower door so the water went everywhere in the bathroom. The design of the bathroom needs attention. Good for a one night stay.

We were so pleased to be able to return after the restrictions of the last few years, COVID and family responsibilities, to find that the Excelsior had survived and was the oasis of hospitality that we remembered. We are looking forward to our next visit. Thank you.