Excelsior Palace Hotel

Welcome to the Excelsior Palace Hotel, in Rapallo

The unique setting of the Excelsior Palace Hotel, facing the bay of Rapallo to the est and the headland of Portofino to the west, has inspired a return to the elegance of the early 1900s, when the international beau monde gathered here. Refined and comfortable ambiences reflect the warm colours of the sun and the sea; the guest rooms and suites look out onto one of the literature’s most celebrated panoramas.

Its history begins in January 1901 , when on the Ciappadea Cliff behind Rapallo's Kursaal, the New Casino opened its doors for the first time; later called  Excelsior Palace constructed following plans drawn up by Architect Verrey from Lausanne. In 1914 one of the first films with external shooting was filmed here. It was the "Birth of a Ship", interpreted and directed by Gian Paolo Rosmarino a notable figure in the history of Italian Cinema. Even though the Casino was transfered to San Remo,in1928, the Excelsior remained High Society's favorite spot.

The Excelsior Palace Hotel is situated on the spectacular Portofino coast with two magnificent views, overlooking the Gulf of Rapallo and Gulf of Portofino.

Sober, refined elegance in a gracious setting that spills over onto the terrace, where the day starts with a rich, appetising breakfast buffet featuring regional and low-calorie delicacies. A blend of tradition, refinement and creative culinary skill, together with the pleasure of impeccable service and the ever-fascinating view that the large, luminous windows capture at every hour of the day Winter Season Breakfast: 07.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Lunch: 0.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. Dinner: 7.30 p.m. – 10.30 Summer Season Breakfast: 07.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Dinner: 7.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m.

The Lord Byron Restaurant, with its light-filled windows overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio, is famous for its regional and Mediterranean cuisine.

Open from June to September, the Eden Roc Restaurant, sitting sheer above the sea, is the coast's most exclusive restaurant for romantic candlelit dinners.

The Yachting Bar: a marine atmosphere, with warm woods and lots of “sea-dog” memorabilia. A youthful setting for the pleasure of a cocktail and the cheerful cordiality of an after-dinner drink. In summer an aperitif takes on added appeal served at little green wrought-iron tables on the terrace so that guests can enjoy the heady fragrance of the sea and the glow of a romantic sunset. Open all year throughout: 10.30 a.m. - 01.00 a.m