The Excelsior, Lofty Accommodation

Greece Is | February 17th, 2016

The hotel is housed in a neoclassical building constructed in 1924 and restored to its former glory in 2009.

Past and future converge inside this Neoclassical beauty

LOCATION

Located right in the center of town and the heart of the financial, business & commercial district, only steps away from Aristotelous square.

BACKGROUND

The Excelsior is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel housed in a neoclassical building constructed in 1924 and restored to its former glory in 2009. It is bedecked with an imposing façade, art deco balconies and neoclassical full-length windows with views to the old town. Resembling the interior of a Parisian building from the 1900s, the classic marble staircase of the lobby and the magnificently renovated old elevator lead the guests upstairs to the comfortable and cozy rooms and suites.

STAND - OUTS

• It was awarded TripAdvisor’s ‘2016 Traveler’s Choice’ badge as one of the top 25 hotels in Greece

• The hotel’s be* restaurant is Thessaloniki’s new hub; a uniquely designed space for street food delicacies and delightful cocktails

• The Excelsior has its own app, available for iPhone and android devices, with which guests can book various services like spa treatments

All 34 rooms are contemporary in style and equipped with luxury amenities and comforts

FEATURES

Guests are offered a choice of 34 stylish individually designed rooms and suites, most of them with balconies overlooking the town. They are all contemporary in style and equipped with luxury amenities and comforts. Spa treatments are also available upon request. The hotel also provides top-class business and conference facilities that can accommodate up to 80 guests.

The be* restaurant serves contemporary street food as well as more than 30 cocktails

FOOD & DRINK

The hotel’s Roof Garden offers guests a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast while taking in the city views. The elegant Mezzanine lounge, open also for business meetings or events, is a tranquil place where you can order coffee or a meal.

Finally, The be* restaurant, inspired by American diners, introduces an alternative culinary experience, with the executive chef mastering the art of street food to present customers with a menu that includes delicious fish & chips, burgers, mac and cheese & falafel dishes along with other international flavors at very low prices. The restaurant also serves more than 30 cocktails, designed by the bartenders exclusively for its clients.